by Sameer Misra Joe Madiath has transformed rural India in a manner that has never been seen before. In addition to improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, his work over four decades in relation to water, community development, and sanitization established a global standard for sustainable development. His unique approach involves the …

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by Monica Islam It is often said that “seeing is believing”. Some people turn atheists or disbelievers when they cannot “see” God. With such a notion in mind, we look around us and form conclusions. This includes the act of watching television. Once, I watched a short film on women empowerment and I almost believed …

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by Adedoyin Ajayi One of the aftereffects of COVID-19 is the popularity of remote work. It keeps gathering momentum among Nigerians as more and more workplaces adopt hybrid work practices. In this article, I speak to two Nigerian remote workers on mental health, self-care, and remote work, as well as their plans regarding the possibilities …

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Guest Editorial by Chaneil Imhoff Mental health is not just a personal concern—it is a significant public health and development issue that influences the trajectory of families, communities, and entire nations. In the Caribbean, mental health challenges are growing at an alarming rate, and addressing them requires a coordinated, multisectoral effort. Studies reveal that mental …

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by G Sai Prashanth Residents of Delhi are forced to face a terrifying battle against the worst pollution of this season. With dropping temperatures and the sharp fall in air quality, the city is witnessing a consistent shift from ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality. The residents are forced to breath air full of toxic …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) according to the World Health Organization’s report. These acts are usually carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15, with minimal occurrence in women above the age of 15. Nigeria, like other African and Asian …

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by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …

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by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Evelyne Mumo October, which is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month, had as this year’s theme: ‘No one should face breast cancer alone’, which recognizes the monumental levels of support required for anyone undergoing cancer treatment. In Kenya, many women complain about being unable to finance their cancer …

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