My name is Bon Kalindo, better known as WINIKO.
I am a comedian, teacher and social rights activist. Most importantly, I am a Malawian who loves my country.
I am supporting ONE's You Choose campaign which encourages my fellow Malawians to participate in the next level of Millennium Development Goals by simply sending an SMS message. We are inviting views and suggestions from Malawians on what we want the next goals for eradicating poverty to be.
You’ll hear me on radio requesting...
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Is South Africa closer to the dream of becoming a Rainbow Nation 18 years post apartheid?
“The Day of Reconciliation” is a public holiday in South Africa held annually on 16 December. The holiday came into effect in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity
It is important to note that this day has historically been recognised by two opposing sides. On one hand, South Africans of Dutch descent commemorating the victory at...
The following is a guest blog from Noella Moshi, United Against Malaria
Malaria kills nearly 700,000 people every year and costs sub-Saharan Africa up to 12 billion dollars in economic productivity, foreign investment, tourism and trade each year. It’s a huge barrier to economic development in affected countries and has life-altering, long-term repercussions for sick children. The good news is that the whole malaria mess can be fixed in our lifetime. Cue United Against Malaria into the picture.
United Against Malaria...
I am reminded of a story told by Professor Wangari Maathai of a hummingbird trying to save a burning forest with drops of water carried on its beak, as larger animal forests watched. Bewildered at the hummingbird’s clearly futile efforts, the other animals ask the humming bird what she thought she was doing. Without stopping, the hummingbird says, “I am doing the best I can.”
And this is the way the Professor lived. She called herself a hummingbird, doing the...
In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 18th “Nelson Mandela International Day”, a day of activism. In response to being bestowed this honor, Mandela said:
“We are humbled by the decision of the United Nations to recognize 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day. It is our wish that the day be used not to honor an individual, but rather to remember the millions who have contributed to the struggle for freedom throughout the world. The best...
“UBUNTU,” is a word from the Xhosa language that loosely translates as “I am because you are.” It’s a word that expresses the solidarity of all people and the responsibility of each individual for an equal, inclusive, and respectful lifetime together. A word made famous by Nelson Mandela who, as an anti-apartheid revolutionary, the first black president of South Africa, and a tireless philanthropist, is still today a symbol of black resistance movements worldwide.
In honor of Nelson Mandela Day,...
Topic: 40 YEARS OF HIV/AIDS: Africa at a glance
URL: HIV/AID-Africa-economy-recovery
Snippet: Over 40% of people living with HIV in Africa still do not know they are infected, indicating the need for access and affordability of testing services.
Byline: Elisheba Roimen
Africa is home to about 15.2% of the world’s population. However, we host more than two-thirds of total infections in the world (roughly 35 million people). Out of all the HIV-positive children in the world, 91% are in Africa. This high number...
Stell dir einen riesigen vor. Darin sind eine Menge verschiedener Pflanzen zu finden: Büsche, Farne, Moose, riesige Bäume und eine ganze Farbpalette an Blumen. Ein ganz fantastischer Ort – doch nur, solange der Garten auch die Ressourcen erhält, die er benötigt. Wasser, Mineralstoffe und gesunde Erde sind natürlich essentiell. Auch darüber hinaus muss ein funktionierendes Ökosystem gewährleistet sein: So braucht es beispielsweise fleißige Bienen, größere Pflanzen, die kleinere vor Witterung schützen und ausgewogene klimatische Verhältnisse. Der schönste Gemeinschaftsgarten der...