The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time to start thinking about gifts. In that spirit, we want to shed some light on some amazing African-made products that make a great holiday (or anytime of the year!) gift.
Here are 7 African-made gifts to add to your holiday shopping list ASAP.
Jewelry or Home Goods from Ashepa
Ashepa was founded in 2017 by Kenyan-born Chetna. Her passion for “the wealth of craftsmanship native to the country I love,” is what...
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There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Africa, so that’s where we come in. We’re setting the record straight about what you really need to know about Africa.
Here are 3 common misconceptions about Africa, and the real facts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOsRH0U-W4Q
Myth 1: There is little economic growth in Africa
This myth couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, three out of four Africans are entrepreneurs, and one out of five working-class Africans are thinking of starting a business. If that’s...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUtnZrx0FTU
20 years — that's how long we've been making our voices heard.
That's 20 years of holding governments accountable and fighting for a more just and fair world for everyone everywhere. And guess what? We have no plans to stop any time soon.
Plus, you know it's been a productive 20 years when you've got the help of some familiar faces — see any you recognize?
PS: Thank you Nikki Amuka-Bird for the awesome voiceover!
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This blog was originally published in 2022 and updated in August 2024.
Mpox is back in the news after both Africa CDC and the WHO declared it a public health emergency of concern. We’ve unpacked six crucial things to know.
Mpox was formerly known as monkeypox
In 2022, monkeypox began being referred to as mpox following a recommendation from the WHO. This recommendation came after the 2022 outbreak saw racist and stigmatizing language online and in some communities.
The new name has been...
Ajayi Iyinoluwa Joshua is the winner of the 2024 Samantha Singh Memorial Award. The award-winning essay answered this question:
‘Write a data-driven memo on the impacts of climate change in your community, and what young activists can do to challenge the status quo.’
A photo of our colleague, Samantha Singh, who passed away in 2020. The Samantha Singh Memorial Award was established in her memory.
As climate change tightens its grip in our community, the once predictable rhythms of nature are unraveling before...
As the Managing Director begins a new term, the global economy and our societies face increasing headwinds.
The aftershocks of COVID-19 and conflict are impacting us all, and those in vulnerable countries face particular challenges because they bear the burden of unsustainable debt. They lack the resources to prepare for and respond to economic, environmental and health shocks. Women often of these crises.
As a result, extreme poverty and hunger are increasing for the first time in a generation. In 63...
Off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar’s lush vegetation and beaches drive its tourism-dependent economy. The island is also a hub for agriculture and fishing industries, which help feed its 1.5 million residents. The island is most well-known for its coastal ecosystem: mangrove forests.
Now, the climate crisis is putting all of this at risk. In Tanzania, 70% of natural disasters are climate-related. These disasters are endangering the island's indigenous flora and fauna and the livelihoods of its agriculture and fishing-dependent communities....
When women and girls have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, it's a win for everyone, everywhere. Despite the world continuing to make progress towards gender equality, that progress is still slow and uneven, and inequality continues.
Here are nine facts you need to know about gender equality.
1. 70% of health and social care workers are women
Women and girls are the first responders during crises. So much so that 70% of social and healthcare workers are women....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMZxCf6jCHE
The impacts of the climate crisis are far-reaching. One impact is often overlooked: people's health.
The people living in Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, are experiencing that first hand.
But the community is rising up to tackle the threat. A group called Weather Mtaani helps the community understand weather forecasts and prepare for climate-related health risks from things like contaminated water. They also organize clean-ups to allow water to flow out of Kibera. ...
Every day, our activists are raising their voices for change and inspiring others to fight for climate justice. Which is why we want to introduce you to some of these amazing activists from across Africa.
Meet six ONE Activists — Adenike, Faith, Juliet, Moses, Tonny, and Chris — who are leading the fight against the climate crisis in their communities and beyond.
Chris Arunga, Kenya
What inspired his activism: Chris first heard about climate change in school. But when the impacts...