Bound by Circumstance: The Tale of Two Lives Impacted by the Juvenile Justice System in Uganda Maria Aminat Opolot hails from Uganda. From personal experiences of abuse and harsh school punishments, and as a legal practitioner, she observed the gaps in support for children in the legal system. She is driven to make a difference […]
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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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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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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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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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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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The summer is here, and we have some good news! We have reached the middle of the year and so it is time for the 2nd Quarterly newsletter of 2024! Wish you an enjoyable read! Scroll down to read all three pages: Powered By EmbedPress Your support helps us to train more change makers that
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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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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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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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