The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme (MECP) in East Africa is celebrating a long and proud history of creating impact and partnerships with communities and allies in Early Childhood Development. As MECP celebrates 40 years since it was established by local…
When Teresia Muni Gichobi began experiencing health problems, the last thing she suspected was that the chemicals she used on her farm were to blame. Teresia, 60, who never struggled with her health, would experience shortness of breath so severe…
Who stole the lion’s roar? Why is everyone floating in the air? What happened to the sea? Only the fearless Jabali and musical Sauti can solve it! Jabali and Sauti love to help people (and creatures!) all over Tisa, solving…
In Tanzania, the average age is just 17 years old. That is less than half of the average age in Europe – 44. Like most of sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania has experienced rapid population growth over the last decade. It has…
I vividly remember my visit to Smart Girls’ Centre, a civil society organisation (CSO) in Kampala, Uganda, focused on skilling and upskilling girls in non-traditional trades. There I saw CEO Jamila Mayanja working with eight learners to design solar-light school…
Found along the coastlines and tidal rivers of tropical and subtropical regions, mangrove forests are unique ecosystems that thrive in salt water. They have adapted to withstand the low oxygen levels of waterlogged mud and the rough waves of changing…
Whilst Eastern Africa was spared the brunt of COVID-19 cases in comparison to other regions in the Global South, its health systems still felt the strain of the fast-moving and unpredictable virus. But it was the socioeconomic impacts that would…
A small breeze rustles the leaves of the trees surrounding the perimeter of the farm. The low baritone of cows grunting fills the air, punctured by the clucks of chickens wandering freely around the property. In the distance, you can…
The end of March is a busy time at Nzasa Secondary School. Ramadan is in full swing, the Easter break is just around the corner, and students are in the midst of exams, queuing outside classrooms under the hot sun.…
illuminate 2023: Technology & society How technology will continue to change our world 21 June | 15:30 – 18:30 | Aga Khan Centre, London The world is moving at pace. Technology was once just an enabler for humans to do…