Mother’s day
INTRODUCTION Mother’s Day has diverse origins. In ancient times there were ceremonial rites and traditional celebrations among polytheistic peoples, who drew on the cult of Mother Earth and celebrated the female deities associated with the rebirth of Nature in spring, the female parents, those who represented fertility and life. For the Greeks, it was Rhea, […]
Poor children
POOR CHILDREN The African continent is home to more than 400 million poor children, and the number continues to grow. Africa’s child population is expected to reach 1 billion by 2055. This makes it the most prominent child population on the entire continent. In some African countries, such as Uganda and Angola, half of the residents […]
Fables
AFRICAN FAIRY TALES AND FABLES Fairy tales mirror the world and life. In African fairy tales and fables, characters and traditions typical of joyful peoples but simultaneously in touch with harsh realities are highlighted. These are fairy tales about African men, animals of Africa, people and peoples, and joy and misfortune. In reading these African […]
How happy children are productive adults.
How happy children are productive adults. Firstly, know that your child is an adult now. They have jobs, families, family anger management practices, and access to products they might not otherwise be able to afford. It is not because they are doing something wrong if they are unhappy. It is because they are doing something […]
Infants mortality
INTRODUCTION Up to 1 million babies die globally on the first day of their life. According to a new report by Save the Children. The report shows infant mortality can be reduced if mothers and babies access free health care and an experienced midwife. The research also revealed that 1.2 million more babies die yearly. […]
Illiteracy
EDUCATION Illiteracy in Africa remains one of the continent’s most significant and widespread problems. Millions of people have no education, reading, or writing skills. IMPORTANCE Being illiterate means not being part of the community and not being able to know and defend one’s rights. Not being able to participate in any democratic process correctly means […]
Quality Education
QUALITY EDUCATION 17 GOALS On January 2016, the United Nations unveiled its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and introduced 17 Sustainable Development Goals. AIM These goals aim to create equitable, just, and sustainable societies by eradicating hunger and poverty, promoting education and good health, empowering women and girls, protecting the environment, and promoting the responsible […]
Food for the vulnerable child
Food for the vulnerable child The sudden floods and the terrifying drought that has lasted for two years. Humanitarian crises have led to an unprecedented in providing food for vulnerable children. More than 10 million people suffer from hunger, a number never recorded before. Half are children and struggle every day to survive. To […]
How to deal with loneliness and shyness among teens in Africa.
How to deal with loneliness and shyness among teens in Africa. Humans are hardwired to interact with others. The positive effects on our happiness and health from having friends are undeniable, and research has shown that maintaining strong social ties is essential to our psychological well-being. Yet, many African teenagers suffer from social anxiety. They […]
Béhanzin
BÉHANZIN Béhanzin (c. 1845 – December 10, 1906) is considered the eleventh (if Adandozan is not counted) king of Dahomey, today’s Republic of Benin. After taking the throne, he changed his name from Kondo. He succeeded his father, Glele, and ruled from 1889 to 1894. Béhanzin was the last independent ruler of Dahomey, established through […]
