Rethinking Aid: We Need Accountability, Not Just Compassion

Rethinking Aid: We Need Accountability, Not Just Compassion

In today’s global aid landscape, well-meaning efforts to support those in need often dominate the narrative. However, these efforts frequently overlook critical issues such as accountability, integrity, and the long-term sustainability of the systems they aim to support. While compassion remains a powerful driver, I believe it is time we ask ourselves some difficult but…

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Change, and Firsts

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Change, and Firsts

✨ Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Change, and Firsts ✨ As I look back on 2024, I am filled with gratitude for a year that challenged, inspired, and transformed me both personally and professionally. This year, I made bold decisions, including resigning from two roles to pursue paths that aligned with my values and aspirations….

Finding Hope When You Feel Lost: A Guide to Rediscovering Joy

Finding Hope When You Feel Lost: A Guide to Rediscovering Joy

Everyone experiences moments of confusion and uncertainty at some point in life. During these times, the mind feels stuck, life seems overwhelming, and the path forward appears unclear. It can be difficult to explain what one is going through or even know whom to turn to for help. Negative thoughts may cloud the mind, making…

Time for a New Perspective: How African Youth Can be Engaged in the One Health Movement?

Time for a New Perspective: How African Youth Can be Engaged in the One Health Movement?

While the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, has gained significant traction in developed nations, its implementation in Africa remains comparatively limited. Despite facing a complex landscape of challenges, including zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance , food safety and the accelerating impacts of climate change, the continent has yet to…