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From Pain to Purpose: Gloria’s Mission to Help Kenya’s Youth in Conflict with the Law

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Gloria Anne Achieng’s life was shaped by an upbringing in the slums fraught with hardship – domestic violence, the loss of her mother to suicide, and her own battles with depression and anxiety. With no clear path forward, she was on the verge of dropping out of school, until a supportive faculty helped her regain […]

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Roots of Resilience: How My Father’s Past Fuels My Mission to Uplift Children

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Kenneth Gitari reflects on how his father’s story of overcoming child poverty inspired him to dedicate his life to supporting vulnerable children. In this blogpost piece, he shares the transformative journey of young Chris and his family in Kisumu, Kenya, as they strive for a brighter future amidst the challenges of poverty. To learn more

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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Educational Disparities in India's Tribal Communities - Prakash Chandra Dangi

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Educational Disparities in India’s Tribal Communities

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Prakash is on a mission to establish his organization, Swapnisthan (Hindi for “Place for Dreams”)in India’s Tribal Communities. His goal is to empower marginalized adolescents and youth to complete high school with essential 21st-century skills, enabling them to pursue meaningful careers. To learn more about Prakash’s journey and the inspiration behind Swapnisthan, keep reading: By

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Turning Pain into Purpose: empowerment for Angola’s Disabled - Enoque de Carvalho - Angola

Turning Pain into Purpose: empowerment for Angola’s Disabled

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Enoque hails from Angola, a country in Southern Africa known for its rich natural resources and diverse culture. However, the country faced significant challenges due to decades of civil war, leading to economic instability, widespread poverty, and a deeply strained infrastructure. It is estimated that 2.5% of the people in Angola have a disability. This

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Blaise Ngana - Crafting Confidence: Fashion as a Lifeline for Cameroon's Deaf Community

Crafting Confidence: Fashion as a Lifeline for Cameroon’s Deaf Community

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Cameroon faces a civil war between the Anglophone separatists and the Cameroonian government. By empowering internally displaced deaf/hearing impaired persons in Cameroon, particularly in the northwest region, Blaise wants to restore hope and confidence for the future. Since 2020 he has trained 49 young people in fashion design. Most trainees were IDP’s who have since

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Threads of Change: Reviving Indian Artisan Traditions - Akanksha Priya - India

Threads of Change: Artisans at the Forefront

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Akanksha always enjoyed the process of creating from scratch. She believes that working with artisans and embracing the basic principles of zero waste can significantly reduce waste generation, thereby addressing the root cause of environmental pollution. She started her project Baatooni Rang (talking colors) in August 2017.  To learn more about what motivates Akanksha to

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Beyond the Gates – Mala’s Mission to Protect Mumbai’s Children

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Mala Sonawadekar hails from Ulhasnagar, near Mumbai. She aspired to pursue an MSW from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. However, circumstances led her to study law, hoping it would align with her passion for social work and enable her to make a positive impact on society. Having gone through a broken childhood Mala knows the

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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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