Africa

If Nigeria is to become a civilized nation, Nigerians cannot allow themselves to be blinded by truth and the rule of law.

Moving is backbreaking work especially if you need to overcome the added burden of prejudice.

Nigeria’s future is on the line. Will massive unemployment lead youth to follow a path to terrorism? One reporter’s opinion.

Mariatu Kamara lost her innocence and her hands when she was 12 years old – a victim of Sierra Leone’s blood diamond war. Today she is dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and helping to rebuild her country. Her story.

Leaving social injustices, poverty and oppression behind in their native countries, many newly naturalized American citizens find it difficult to feel as though they belong in a country where life is very different.

By Victoria Morphy, Connecticut – September 2006
            Activism can begin at almost any age as 18 year old Ronan Farrow knows. Over the course of the past several years, Farrow has devoted time and travel to Africa where he has seen the affects of the world dropping the ball on very serious issues – specifically [...]

Countries like Kenya will continue to suffer setbacks to national growth as long as there are UN representatives who are not invested in helping those they were hired to help.

Economic investment certainly helps third world countries become a player on the world stage however, the most important factor that exchanges poverty to prosperity is an investment in motivation – helping people to see hope for their future.

By Royce Phiri, Zambia – June 2007
            Life is a walking shadow – the shadow is illiteracy and it is Zambia’s biggest problem.  Illiteracy has given rise to the prevalence and increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS, poverty and other related problems that result from a lack of knowledge.  Waking up each morning is really a blessing [...]

By Pascalinah Kabi, Lesotho, Africa – June 2007
            I am proud to be a Lesotho lady. I have learned to appreciate myself. Life is all about appreciation. I believe I can do anything. The challenges I’ve had in life have helped me grow up. You just cannot make it in life without enduring challenges – [...]