The Strategies for Northern Development (SND) is a local non-governmental organization working with nomadic pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. SND was registered in Kenya with NGO coordination board as a fully-fledged NGO on 6th of December 2007 and Agency for Civil Society organization in Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on 21st October 2019. It sprouted …
The shifts in our movements and UAF-Africa to a deeper appreciation for care, healing, wellbeing and wellness is reflected across all our internal systems and extrenal programming work. Whether we are engaged in support and solidarity work, knowledge leadership or advocacy and agenda setting, these care and healing issues are central. They are not an …
Displacement Situation Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 189th out of 189 countries on the Human Development Index (HDI). It suffers from a complex mix of crises, ranging from chronic food insecurity and malnutrition to disease epidemics, natural disasters, and spillover from conflict and insecurity in neighbouring states – all while simultaneously acting as a destination and transit country for large populations of migrants and refugees. These migrants and refugees …
Displacement Situation The current humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) is dire, as a result of years of armed conflict, weak state infrastructure, and a chronic absence of public services. Despite a peace agreement signed between the government and 14 armed groups in February 2019, insecurity remains endemic and armed groups continue to exercise broad control over territory outside of the capital, Bangui. The structural issues …
Displacement Situation DRC has been present in Burkina Faso since 2013, initially to support the tens of thousands of Malian refugees fleeing the conflict there, but increasingly to support the growing numbers of internally displaced Burkinabe civilians as well. The last five years have seen a dramatic collapse in security across the country, and today Burkina Faso …
Displacement Situation The Saharawi refugee crisis is one of the most protracted refugee crises in the world. Saharawi refugees were forced to flee their homes in Western Sahara in 1975, when Morocco’s claim over the territory triggered an armed conflict with the Polisario Front, a liberation movement recognized by the United Nations (UN) as the …
I was thrilled to join social media the first time I did, eager to meet people – strangers who could become friends – and share my writing with them. I was fifteen. Social media exposed me to life-changing opportunities and gave me a few sustained platonic relationships (friendships?), but it also brought me an abundance …
Sexual Harassment in Digital Spaces: Sharing Experiences and Resources Read More »
A yellow stranger creeps through the bars of my window Reaching corners yet unknown to this poet The refrigerator hums a dirge somewhere But this one’s back is to me, and I am reminded Of the weight of old souls in old skins or his breath on a stretched skin like mine The global discourse …
Holding Space for Consent Among the Youth in Ghana: A Drama Queens Story Read More »
At the sight of used Flip-flops, fabrics, toothbrushes and computers, it will not be out of place for one to assume it is a refuse dump. On the contrary, it is an art centre located in the heart of Zimbabwe’s capital. Tashinga is one of the many Zimbabweans who visit this unique space to express …
Raising Awareness on Environmental Issues in Zimbabwe through Creativity Read More »
Investing USD 250 Million Over Five Years To Research And Develop New Treatments Novartis endorses the Kigali Declaration on neglected tropical diseases, pledging USD 250 million to advance R&D of new treatments against NTDs and malaria over five years Commitment includes USD 100 million to advance R&D for Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, dengue and cryptosporidiosis, and …
Novartis Renews Commitment To Neglected Tropical Disease And Malaria Elimination Read More »
