My name is Zwelihle Banks Nsiiwa. I used to work as a house helper and am now an author of educational children’s books available in 7 languages. After my sister passed away, I became the guardian of her two kids, aged 5 and 9, and had to work hard…
Betty Kakoma, a nominee for the esteemed SDG1 Advocate of the Year award, is a young journalist and humanitarian advocate. She currently serves as a presenter at Radio Christian Voice, where she tirelessly works towards building strong communities.
Her proactive involvement in initiatives advocating for sustainable development goals has been…
My name is Nolia Moshodi, and I am a mother and a passionate advocate for women’s health and well-being, especially for young African, Black, and Brown women. My journey into raising awareness and advocating for issues affecting women is deeply personal and profoundly shaped by my own experiences with…
Accepting and believing that you are enough, beautiful, healthy, smart, and capable is not as easy as it may seem, especially when external forces or societal pressures convince you otherwise. I started questioning what a perfect body image is and who gets to decide that notion. Of course, the…
Meet Taonga Jeka from Malawi, a creative writer, Journalism in Development communication student and a spoken word artist aged 21. This is her story…
In March this year, around 4 pm, I was walking past Mtwalo apartment in Mzuzu City, Malawi, when a car approached me. Inside, I saw Indian…
My name is Tsholofelo Mahlangu, and I live in Poortjie. I grew up in Mabopane, Pretoria, and have many fond memories from my childhood there. I have been a teacher for 20 years, specializing in social and natural sciences. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work…
A hue that’s rich and divine,
Blessed with beauty that’s truly one of a kind,
A shade that’s kissed by the sun,
A complexion that’s second to none.
Made with melanin, a pigment so fine,
A tapestry of shades, a true work of art,
A complexion that radiates from within,
A beauty that’s deeper than just…
Bracing yourself to find your purpose is really challenging, but it is nonetheless necessary if you
want to find yourself again.
The journey to self-discovery, self-awareness, and assertiveness requires discipline in letting go
of what you have always been accustomed to.
This journey requires a commitment to recognize, strategize, and reset.
I would like…
It’s not that easy,
This journey of my life.
Battling with my own flaws,
Losing, time after time,
Shattered into pieces.
In my grave, perhaps, I’ll find peace.
It’s not that easy,
This journey of my life.
Through gloomy seas, I’ve crossed,
Drowning in nostalgia,
And there I lost my last euphoria.
Half my wine spilt,
But I still hold the…
Loving and being loved have always been my wishes, influenced by the idealized portrayals in movies. In nursery school, there was a girl named Tasha. She was undeniably pretty, and our classmates would compete to sit next to her. In contrast, no one wanted to sit with me, even…
