On a cold Friday in March 2019, millions of young people across 125 countries flooded the streets, carrying cardboard signs and chanting for climate action. What appeared to be a global walkout was, in reality, the largest youth-led environmental mobilization in history. These teenagers were not just skipping school; they...

Since 1850, the Earth’s temperature has risen steadily, accelerating dramatically in recent decades. Between 2015 and 2024, global temperatures reached record highs, with 2024 alone seeing the global mean near-surface temperature rise 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and other climate disasters are no longer abstract threats; they are...

In today’s ever-evolving world, the role of youth in advocating for peace has never been more vital. As agents of change, young people possess the enthusiasm, creativity, and energy required to drive grassroots movements and influence peace-building efforts. Understanding Mobilization “Mobilization” refers to organizing groups towards a cause, and, in...

Before we manage teams, meet deadlines, or chase goals, we are first in a relationship with ourselves. Long before we show up as professionals, partners, parents, or leaders, we show up as people. And people need guidance, recognition, compassion, and truth. Amidst deadlines, performance reviews, responsibilities, and milestones, we find...

Mitchells Plain has witnessed devastating violence. Many lives have been lost, not just gang members but children, mothers, bystanders, and neighbors. Every block feels the impact. No corner of the community has been spared. Mitchells Plain is bleeding, but it is not broken. What is most heartbreaking is not only...