When we look at the Earth from the moon or a place even further out in our universe, the entire planet looks blue. That is because about two-thirds of its surface is covered with water, mostly held in our oceans. But our seas not only define the look of our planet, they are also the […]
Our oceans are our lifelines Read Post »
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people across the globe volunteer to be part of a beach clean-up. A beach clean-up is an activity where volunteers gather on beaches along coastlines worldwide and pick up litter and trash on the beach. The most publicised beach clean-up is International Coastal Cleanup Day, which typically takes place
Are beach clean-ups effective? Read Post »
One of the best ways you can make a difference is to inspire others to join you Have you come across our coastal clean-up events in Cameroon? We come together every year to collect and document the trash littering our coastline. Garbage is polluting our waters, which can severely damage our health and kill the
With cleaner coasts, an aware youth! Read Post »
In those challenging times during a global pandemic, HIV+ people need to focus more than ever on living healthy lives. Public health officials advised that being part of a support group transforms the lives of people affected and guarantees healthier living. Speaking during the event, Mme Echumbe Florence, who is living with HIV, said that
Persons living with HIV urged to improve their diets Read Post »
With COVID-19 keeping us all tethered to our homes, it’s easy to get restless, especially for those of us who love to volunteer abroad. But just because travelling isn’t an option doesn’t mean that we have to stop volunteering and giving back. For the past few months, I’ve been volunteering online. I’ve been volunteering online
Our online UN Volunteer Hind Dihan explains how she started her role with ASCOA Read Post »
More than ever, peace is pertinent in today’s society. We are in a humanitarian crisis unlike anything we’ve seen since World War II, the environment is in trouble and global political power system is in a state of flux. However, as a small group of social entrepreneurs we are turning this energy into something tangible.
Small Group of Social Entrepreneurs Involve Millions in Global Peace Project Read Post »
Sitting in front of their door, little Joe wearing a long face with catarrh sliding from his nostrils putting on ton dresses have stayed for over twelve hours without food. When asked what the problem is twelve words came out from his mouth “I am hungry and my parents have gone to look for food”.
An X-Ray of the State of an African Child Read Post »
Globechain.com is an online reuse platform that connects people, charities and businesses to enable them to reuse unwanted items within a global supply chain network creating a waste audit and social impact value for members. From shop fixtures and fittings to coffee grind for growing oyster mushrooms to medical equipment and office furniture, we want
What is Globechain? Read Post »
Stigma is a degrading and debasing attitude of the society that discredits a person or a group because of an attribute (such as an illness, deformity, color, nationality, religion, tribe, etc). The resulting coping behavior of affected person results in internalized stigma. This perceived or internalized stigma by the discredited person is equally destructive whether
What is Stigma? Focus of HIV/AIDS Read Post »
Whether at the negotiation table between Palestine and Israel, the living room couch in your home, or on a swing set in a playground, the art of listening is essential in creating a nonviolent world. To be attentive, or alert to the conditions that create the potential for violence, is a necessity for resolving the
Two-Party Conflict Resolution Read Post »
