Have you ever considered what the world would be like without cats? As a dog lover, this idea often seems very appealing to me; however, …
Be Girl: Addressing a Forgotten Global Issue
Periods: Something no one likes discussing. People immediately cringe at the mention of blood or the thought of our monthly gift, and this is an …
World Environment Day: Take a Trip Around the Globe
“Get out more, exercise, enjoy the sun!” This was just one daily command from my mother while I was growing up that peeved me beyond …
Meet “The Shoe That Grows”: A Shoe That Can Grow with a Child’s Foot
Inspiration is everywhere. In 2007, Kenton Lee was living in Kenya, where he noticed a little girl in a white dress while he was walking …
Ukuthemba Children’s Home
The word “orphanage” quickly evokes certain images to our minds, and for the most part, these images are none too positive. We might be able …
Look Out, Barbie. Here Come the Queens of Africa Dolls
The Barbie is, traditionally, very exclusive. The doll represents a very specific race and culture. In America, it is possible to find other races, like …
Sam Smith and John Legend Teamed Up to Sing “Lay Me Down” for a Good Cause
Sam Smith’s song “Lay Me Down (feat. John Legend)” is the official single for this year’s Red Nose Day, taking place on March 13th. Red Nose Day …
Food, Water, Shelter, and… Yarn?
Akello Susan of Uganda hasn’t had an easy life. Orphaned at three, she spent her childhood under the guardianship of her struggling grandmother who …
2014 Marks the 20-Year Remembrance of the Rwandan Genocide
From April to July of 1994, the country of Rwanda was a bloodbath. Hutus slaughtered Tutsis and their supporters in droves with whatever weapon lay …