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Protesters carrying the Sri Lanka flag march in the Galle Face Green area of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 17, 2022.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: The Marginalization of War-Torn Tamils

Sri Lanka’s economic turbulence has pushed the country into complete political turmoil and precipitated a humanitarian emergency.

Mahrukh Chaudhry December 16, 2022

Citizen journalism and its impacts

Journalism has changed drastically from when its first iteration originated in Rome and then spread to China. The occupation as we now know it started in Europe in the 1600’s, and throughout the following centuries, it evolved into the respected profession it is today. But it hasn’t stopped there.

Paramie Jayakody December 13, 2022

Photo of man holding the Sri Lankan flag above his head. Image credit: Kris Thomas

Sri Lankans: Surviving with kindness and community in crisis

The community often steps in where governments fail. Volunteers in Sri Lanka have done just that as the nation faces its worst crisis in recent history.

Paramie Jayakody November 24, 2022

Impact of learning poverty on the economic growth and development of developing countries

Research by the World Bank shows that over 50% of children in developing countries cannot read a simple story by the age of 10. This learning poverty impacts on their educational progress in the future affecting their skills thus human capital inefficiencies. As a result, developing countries lag behind when it comes to economic growth and development.

Don Nyagudi October 31, 2022

Social Media's "like" and "love" reacts bubbling out of a phone.

The Menace of Social Media in Pakistan

The absence of laws and regulations of social media have allowed misinformation and propaganda to skew political opinions in Pakistan.

Mariam Qureshi October 25, 2022

Cartoon of man making a presentation and speaking to an audience.

How public speaking can make you a better volunteer

Public speaking can often be an overlooked skill. Learn the importance of public speaking and how it can assist volunteers in their work.

Paramie Jayakody September 26, 2022

Climate justice for Africa: Building up to COP 27 (Africa’s COP)

Africa has contributed the least towards Climate change ( less than 4% of carbon emissions) yet her people are the most vulnerable. Climate Justice for Africa is anchored on advocating and pushing for equal sharing of the burden of Climate Change and recognition that even though it’s incumbent upon everyone to #ActNow, wealthier nations need to do more to finance Climate change adaptation in Africa.

Don Nyagudi September 17, 2022

‘Volunteering prepares you for the future’ – Hassana Maina, gender consultant

An interview with Hassana Maina, a gender advocate and lawyer

Salim Yunusa June 18, 2022

kids at the funeral of theShireen Abu Aqla

The price of truth reporting in journalism

We usually wake up in the morning, open any source of news and get updated about what happened when we were sleeping. We get extra concerned when we are aware of a war happening at any corner in this big world. Especially, the atrocious never ending battle between Israel and Palestine. Inhumane On 11th May…

Ghada Mezghani June 14, 2022

An image showing different races of people extending their hands to protect the environment

Climate Change VS Culture Change: Youth’s Perspective

If the climate is changing, we also need to change our culture and daily activities, by being more conscious of the environment. The current reality on climate change is one that speaks of urgency and seeks creative ways to solve the mess we have found ourselves in. It is important to talk about climate and…

Akinjise Daniel April 11, 2022

Exploring Gender Analysis in Militarization

In our world today, the significance of the human security and peace paradigm draws heavily on “militarization” – an ideology of power normalizing the use of violence and aggression as a means to address conflict. These ideological manifestations of militarism have advanced militaristic values such as – deliberate and indiscriminate use of physical force, acceptance of hierarchies, and using violence as a legitimate way of resolving conflict in the social, political, and economic domains.

Huma Nasir April 10, 2022

An Insight Into Ableism

Individuals with disabilities and disorders are still put at a disadvantage. This article will shine a light on ableism and what we can do to be more inclusive. What Is Ableism? Ableism, by definition, is the discrimination and prejudice against individuals with disabilities. The bias is based on the assumption that typical abilities and people…

Anh Minh Nguyen December 10, 2021

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