Social Change
Still, We Rise
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.
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Life and Lessons
You Are Not Lost, You Are Here
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?
Global Trends
Trump’s Decision to Halt Aid to Africa
I am sitting at home writing this opinion piece because I was directly affected by Trump’s abrupt decision to halt and cease aid to Africa. Like me, many others across Africa and the U.S. felt the impact, none of us saw it coming. But as the saying goes, everything happens for a reason.
Social Change
Visual Communication in Environmental Advocacy: Could it be the Way to Go?
Did you know that for decades now, environmental advocacy and most advocacies relied heavily on word-of-mouth campaigns, community meetings, and verbal education?
Sustainable Development
We Should All Be Climate Change Activists
In Tuna, Savannah region- Ghana, Auntie Maggie wipes sweat from her brow as she tends to her withering maize field in the middle of July. The temperature reads 43°C (109°F) – a number that would have been unthinkable just two decades ago. Her grandmother's farming wisdom, passed
Social Change
Turning Challenges into Solutions: Lessons for Northern Ghana
Community-Led Innovations to Combat Water Scarcity and Desertification and Success Stories of Communities Tackling Climate issues. The Northern part of Ghana grapples with the harsh realities of water scarcity, extreme weather conditions and nearing desertification, the solutions adopted by communities worldwide offer inspiration and innovative ideas for sustainable action.
Social Change
Climate Change Impacts in Northern Ghana
Northern Ghana, particularly the Upper East, Upper West, and Northern regions, is highly susceptible to desertification. Increasing temperatures, reduced rainfall, and deforestation contribute to the loss of fertile soil, reducing agricultural productivity and threatening food security. The Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 35% of the land in northern
Social Change
Development Communication (Photography)
Development communication (DC), a strategic and participatory approach to driving social change, is an important strategy in addressing issues faced by humanity. This strategy aims at promoting dialogue, raising awareness, and empowering communities to take ownership of their development processes. In photography and storytelling, development communication uses visuals to amplify
Social Change
Empowering Young People in the Global South to Create Climate-Smart Communities
Understanding the Global South For a lot of us in the development atmosphere might have come across this word often just like the SDG goals. The term Global South refers broadly to regions in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania that share historical, economic, and social challenges stemming from colonial
Social Change
Absurdist Politics
Absurdist Politics Its Meaning in the Great Circus: A Short Story Its Meaning in the Great Circus: A Short Story "Wow, this phrase! How come this phrase is not already a thing? This beautifully captures our reality as Ghanaians and I’m sure many other countries. If you ask
Life and Lessons
SIDWAYA: Moment of Daring Truth
If you’re into stories that turn the tables on everything you thought you knew, buckle up because this one will be your new obsession. Picture this: deep in the Zongo, where the streets hum with life and the rhythm of faith is what keeps the community going. But here’
Youth Activism and Climate Change
Youth activism has emerged as one of the most powerful forces in the global climate change movement. Across the world, young people are rising to address the environmental crisis, advocating for policy change, and pushing for urgent climate action. In the Northern part of Ghana, where the impact of climate