Child marriage in Togo
Child marriage is a widespread problem in Togo, a country in West Africa. In Togo, approximately 22% of girls under the age of 18 are married. Despite the high number of child marriages, there are many social and political aspects of Togolese society that encourage child marriage in Togo. Here are five reasons for the […]
World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is the deliberate act of a person to take his or her own life.Suicide is a matter that affects all age groups, especially adolescents who are in a very vulnerable stage of life and tend to be guided by emotions and feelings that go beyond rational logic. Statistically, an estimated 800,000 people die by […]
Hope for a better life.
It was on days like this that Iya Bashira bemoaned her ill fate, days where there was no food for the children and their water supply ran low. How could life be this cruel by causing her only child to pass away like that? how would she cater to the needs of her two grandchildren […]
Nigeria: 200 Nigerian Students Still in Captivity, Says Unicef
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) yesterday said 200 Nigerian students were still in captivity after school abductions that have plagued the nation since December 2020. The international organization added that more than 1,000 students have been abducted in these attacks from December 2020 to date in different states across the country. The UNICEF Representative […]
Diary of the hungry man
Dear dairy, Man this sounds girly but whatever goes, this is between me and your fine pages. It’s been a week I went on an air and water diet, no kidding.Okay maybe I am exaggerating but it sure feels like it these days, long gone are the days I can boast of eating ” two […]
SERVICE TO OTHERS
Mr. Bolaji was always seen at charity events held to support humanitarian causes. His donations were enormous and he worked hard to ensure that the funds were used in the best possible way. Thanks to his humble nature, he was popular with the rich and poor in his community. Bolaji was a generous man whose […]
Tanzania: Kilimo-Viwanda Scholarship Programme Creates Bright Future for Students
The agricultural sector in Tanzania accounts for 27 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 25 percent of foreign currency. The industry also provides 60 percent of raw materials to industries. The same sector has employed over 70 percent of the working population. Despite its considerable size, the industry is yet to run at full […]
VOCATIONAL SKILLS AS AN INSTRUMENT OF CHANGE.
What are vocational skills?They are hard skills that can be learned in less than a few months with basic training, although some training can take a year or two. They do not require formal training, just a great understanding of the requirements of the job at hand. Vocational qualifications are appropriate for people who do […]
Hope in troubled times
The smile on Nneka’s face was contagious. Was it only the enrollment of her children that made her so happy? Well, it was worth her smile and more, because before that day she had lost all hope that her children would complete a formal education. Her story would bring tears to the eyes of anyone […]
WHO IS A HUMANITARIAN
According to the dictionary definition, a humanitarian is a person who works for the welfare of people, whether through physical efforts or donations to institutions that change lives and improve the lives of those in need. A humanitarian is committed to making life more bearable for others, either by donating large sums of money to […]