In a world saturated with metrics, GDP, literacy rates, and unemployment figures, we often forget to ask a far deeper, more human question: Are people truly empowered? Yemi Babington-Ashaye’s TED Talk, “Where Would You Like to Land?,” strikes at this very nerve with a concept that could redefine governance and development in the 21st century: […]
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Disaster Management in Nepal: The Need for a Systematic and Coordinated Approach The recent three days of continuous rainfall across Nepal, particularly in the capital, exposed severe vulnerabilities in disaster management. Despite the capital city’s resources, it faced extensive damage, loss of life, and displacement, with many missing due to flooding. The situation mirrored past
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There are truths so profound, so urgent, that they whisper through the rustling leaves, echo in the melting glaciers, and cry out in the parched soil beneath our feet. One such truth stares us in the face today: our climate is changing drastically, undeniably, and, in many ways, irreversibly. This isn’t merely about weather patterns
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Picture this: In the silence of a parched field in northern Kenya, once thriving with lush maize and millet, the climate crisis speaks louder than ever. It speaks loudest in the cracked earth, the dying livestock, and the empty granaries. But the ripple of this crisis extends far beyond any single region. Running from the
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In an increasingly commodified world, where nearly every basic human need has been turned into a business opportunity, one fundamental right continues to face relentless commercialisation: education. Despite being enshrined as a human right under Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goal 4 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda,
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Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right that should be available to all individuals, regardless of their geographical location or socioeconomic status. However, in many developing countries, limited resources and infrastructure have created barriers to delivering adequate health care. Societal innovation is increasingly used to achieve social goals, such as better healthcare delivery. The
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Africa’s rich natural resources offer economic benefits but come at significant environmental and social costs. In places like Ghana, illegal mining pollutes water, damages farmland, and threatens vital industries like cocoa farming. While mining boosts GDP, its environmental degradation and social impacts challenge the balance between profit and sustainability.
The Soul’s Voice🕳 As the mind quiets, something deeper begins to speak. The soul, free from the constant chatter of the day, whispers to us. It doesn’t use words. Instead, it comes through as feelings, images, or a sense of peace. This voice reminds us of something important: we’re more than just our busy minds
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects the shape and flexibility of red blood cells. Instead of maintaining their usual soft, round form, the cells take on a crescent-like shape, which interferes with blood flow and can lead to serious health challenges. While it is a global condition, SCD is more
In 2022, I became a Millennium Fellow. This was shortly after I became a UPG champion. The Millennium Fellowship is awarded to young changemakers in the university who have demonstrated interest in executing change-making projects in their society. After being accepted into the program, fellows must carry out an SDG-related project to be awarded a
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