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Caren Jobita uses the black Soldirer fly to address organic waste in the Nyalenda slum in Kenya

Wings for Change: Transforming waste with Black Soldier Flies

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Growing up in Nyalenda in Kenya, Caren experienced firsthand the harmful effects of organic waste accumulation on health, environment, and community well-being. Her encounters with unemployment-driven criminal activities further fuelled her determination to start her organization. Caren initiated her project in September 2022. Interested to learn more, keep reading… By Caren Jobita The awful smell […]

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Back to Nature: Our Journey from Corporate Life to Sustainable Farming

Back to Nature: Our Journey from Corporate Life to Sustainable Farming

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Following their shared passion for nature, Maria Juliet (MJ) and her husband transitioned from corporate life to traditional organic farming and animal rescue. Health issues led MJ to realize the importance of reconnecting with nature, prompting her and her husband to pursue sustainable living. Drastic reduction in surrounding native flora & fauna, destruction of their

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World Refugee Day – Eric’s mission of Unity and Ubuntu in the DRC

World Refugee Day – Eric’s mission of Unity and Ubuntu in the DRC

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Today 20-06-2024 is World Refugee Day! This year’s focus is on solidarity with refugees – for a world where refugees are welcomed. According to the UN, in May 2024, forced displacement rose to 120 million people! On this special day, we share the story of a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. (DRC). Eric,

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Albinism, a genetic condition, not a curse or a myth.

Albinism, a genetic condition, not a curse or a myth.

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Today, 13-06-2024 is International Albinism Awareness Day. What do you know about Albinism? And what are the challenges that people with albinism have to deal with? Keep reading to learn more. So, what is Albinism? Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth. In almost all types of albinism, both parents must

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Susanna Simango with Eveless in Malawi

One Afternoon Under a Thatched Roof in Malawi

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One Afternoon Under a Thatched Roof – a Tale from Rural Malawi – Susanna Simango In rural Malawi, the issue of energy poverty affects education, health, and productivity, particularly among marginalized women. Susanna Simango hails from Malawi and is the co-founder of Village Solar, an organisation registered in December 2022. Along with her co-founder, Susanna

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The Thrill of a New Beginning: Kicking Off the 15th kanthari impact leadership Course - group picture of all participants 2022

The Thrill of a New Beginning: Kicking Off the 15th kanthari impact leadership Course

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For the past 10 days, it has been raining and the level of Lake Vellayani has risen, causing the lower part of the kanthari campus to flood. On the onset of the first of two annual monsoons here in Kerala, we witnessed a thrill, the kick-off of the 15th kanthari impact leadership course. This year,

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The better India Article – kanthari – sabriye tenberken

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How A German Woman Living In Kerala Helped 180 People Start NGOs Across The World The better India interviewed Sabriye Tenberken, the co-founder of kanthari and on 15-04-2024 published the following article. We wish you a good read and thank you for sharing this within your network: Powered By EmbedPress Your support helps us to

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Anubha Singhal advocates for accessibility

Resilience and Inclusiveness: Journeying Through Comforts, Obstacles, to Empowerment

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From Comfort to Chaos: Navigating Resilience and Inclusiveness Through an Unexpected Diagnosis Anubha Singhal grew up in Delhi, India. She loves to travel. She always lived a comfortable life, until age 17, when she was diagnosed with a rare condition, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Despite the challenges, she embraced the new obstacles and her entire outlook

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