Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower the youth of sub-saharan Africa through a transfer of educational and social awareness, in order to unlock and realise their full potential, and thereby facilitate a better future for themselves as individuals and for the region as a whole. Our Objectives: Empowering Through our holistic intervention, we hope … Continue reading Our Mission
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A Message to a Young Woman
During my time in Europe (and more on my travels later!) I have come to realise that there are conversations and views around the world that have not yet made it to Sub-Saharan Africa. We are occasionally guilty of disguising or disregarding hard truths about how our society works, which disadvantages a whole host of … Continue reading A Message to a Young Woman
To thine own self be true: the essentials of self-evaluation
Self-evaluation is a systematic approach by which we can improve how we work and how we see problems and opportunities as they arise, as well as how we can maximise the opportunities they raise and minimise their harm. Self-evaluation is one of the most important soft-skills which is often neglected in our education systems in … Continue reading To thine own self be true: the essentials of self-evaluation
My English Bonfire Experience: History of gunpowder, treason and plot.
On the evening of November 5th as I came home from work, just as it was getting dark, my phone began to ring with a sound that cut through my ears like a sharp knife in the heavy cold air. It was Chris's mother reminding me of that evening's bonfire night celebration. I had never … Continue reading My English Bonfire Experience: History of gunpowder, treason and plot.
My first experience of the Sceptred Isle
Whoever said travel broadens the mind was not far off the mark. I can attest to the accuracy of this statement. Having traveled to many different countries, I have gained a broad perspective on various things. Despite the wonders and beauties of my previous travels, the United Kingdom was always on my bucket list. Perhaps … Continue reading My first experience of the Sceptred Isle
Addressing the digital literacy divide: from risk to resilience
@GetrudeMligo holding her new book, Asantewa In today’s pervasive cyber culture, information spreads with speeds akin to that of light. The rise of the information age has opened unprecedented global opportunities and made people more connected in ways history never experienced. In light of the commemoration of the international day of the girl child, and … Continue reading Addressing the digital literacy divide: from risk to resilience
Why you ought to be an environmentalist too.
Find more about our featured guest Caroline Chelsea (from her twitter: @mscarolchelsea) While we commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, it is crucial to remember the myriad socioeconomic concerns that continue to thwart domestic progress. Climate change and environmental deterioration are intrinsically linked by their very natures. Environmental degradation has had unprecedented negative … Continue reading Why you ought to be an environmentalist too.
Opportunities
Why they elude us, how we can capture them Photo by Tarzine Jackson on Pexels.com When it comes to opportunities, I strongly believe that one must first expect to find them and then proceed to go and seek them. Expecting to find opportunities primes your mind to work out where and how to look for … Continue reading Opportunities
Internalised Oppression or Conditioning
While learning about the internalised conditioning mentioned in my last blog, I came upon an excellent article by the fantastic Marya Axner, that gave me some insight into this topic. In her article on internalised conditioning she cites two research studies undertaken in the United States, that highlight the negative academic effects that this can … Continue reading Internalised Oppression or Conditioning
Could cultural preconceptions and discrimination against women be a source of internalised oppression in Sub-Saharan African women?
As much as I am aware that there are numerous interventions by local and international agencies to encourage young women to attain intellectual freedom; however, very few have invested in speaking to young women's minds with the aim of encouraging young women to seek cognitive freedom and understand why all of these resources are geared … Continue reading Could cultural preconceptions and discrimination against women be a source of internalised oppression in Sub-Saharan African women?
Empowerment-Redefined 