There is something quietly sacred about learning under a baobab tree. The hot wind weaves between branches, whispering wisdom. The ground beneath is dry, cracked, and stubborn, but the minds seated cross-legged on that earth are alive, hungry for knowledge, and hopeful for the future.
A young school boy in Taha community in the Northern Region of Ghana walks miles early in the morning to fetch water from an almost dried up river that barely holds water even when it rains. He does this every single day before he prepares to go to school.
Life is unpredictable, and so are people. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned recently is how we react to situations, which determines their impact on us. While this is something I am still working on, I have improved significantly in managing my emotions.
I’m not here to list all the struggles women have faced and continue to face because that is what it is always about right. Today is a bit different, it’s about celebrating women and their resilience.
In those moments of uncertainty, it's easy to feel lost. We might question our choices, doubt our abilities, and wonder if we've taken a wrong turn somewhere along the way. But what if I told you that you're not lost at all? What if, instead, you're exactly where you need to be?
