by Monica Islam It is said that giving birth to a child is roughly equivalent to having your 21 bones broken. A woman, who is also deemed to be the “natural care giver”, experiences excruciating pain during childbirth and undergoes several bodily changes, such as sore mammary glands and a loss of appetite or nausea, …
by Ewura Larbi Imagine that midnight. The night Dr Kwame Nkrumah declared our freedom, with a very famous speech, marking the major win of that year. Just imagine the scene for a moment. Increasing heart palpitations, blood rushing to heads, goosebumps dancing on skins, the cool night winds of March blowing; most probably the freshest …
by Hannah Wakawa The desire of humans to satisfy their needs and wants has resulted in them cutting down trees. From time immemorial, man has cut down trees to create firewood which is most popularly used for cooking and in some cases to keep him and his immediate environment warm. Trees play a pivotal role …
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by Ewura Larbi I remember being as tall as a short five-year-old Ghanaian girl could be, excitement bubbling within and radiating from my petite frame as I entered the Accra Zoo, my tiny hand engulfed by my father’s larger one. Had I been an elephant, 90 per cent of my memories from that day wouldn’t …
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by Tshwanelo Fokazi Facebook was founded in 2004, but it became popular in 2008 when it started to overtake Myspace as the most visited social media website. As Facebook gained fame on the Internet, Myspace faded into insignificance. The reason Myspace failed, while Facebook succeeded is that Myspace and other forms of social network (chat …
by Amelia Mitchell What is the source of the tragic degradation of the English language which is apparent all around us today? Why, when new scientific discoveries, staggering architectural achievements, and the amazing rise in living standards for many are taking place throughout the world, is our once rich English language on its way to …
by Ruhamah Ifere If you have ever been in doubt of the impact of sports, the recently concluded AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) 2024 should be enough proof of its potency to unite people from diverse backgrounds as well as promote sustainable development. In my role as the Project officer at Caring Community Creators, I …
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Katerina Panagi In our rapidly changing global landscape, the advocacy for inclusion has transformed from a mere concept to a critical necessity for building a just and progressive society. The essence of inclusion extends beyond acknowledging differences; it demands actively promoting and embracing diversity, ensuring that every individual, regardless of background, abilities, or characteristics, is …
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by Ainesh Dey INTRODUCTION The prospect of nuanced civic engagement in democratic processes, plays an important role in spearheading transparency, accountability and representation, and in strengthening the overall socio-political and economic character of the contemporary administrative discourse. At a time, when we are experiencing a paradigm shift from traditional redressal of grievances to instances of …
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by Alphonse Akouyu Recently, I was invited to reflect on ‘Why Community Initiatives Fail’ with a diverse group of youth who are nursing dreams of becoming game changers in their communities. Harboring any ambition of trying to bring about hope and transformation in any place which can be associated with the word ‘community’, is extremely …