Stitching Wounds with Wisdom
Today, we remember the people of Africa and beyond, whose lives have been marred by the relentless scourge of insurgency and terrorism
Peace by Piece: Building a Brighter World Together
We exist in a world that is overwhelmed by chaos and challenges, and the concept of peace can easily get lost. Yet, what if peace was not just an abstract idea
Once Green
Once upon a time, my village was green. My grandma said her mother lived in the village in the Hulla Plain in those days.
Interview with Ramatu Ada Ochekliye
Our Founder, Ramatu Ada Ochekliye, was interviewed and featured on the Smart Girl Stories website. She shares why she chose a life of activism through Shades of Us.
Kamala Harris: Institutionalizing Reproductive Justice
Reproductive health rights in America are deeply intertwined with issues of racial inequality, particularly affecting Black women
Upskill
Not everyone with a degree uses that degree to get a job or earn a living. Some develop skills and make a living out of it.
African Mothers Deserve Better
Maternal health stands as a vital pillar of public health, crucial not only for the well-being of mothers but also for the future generations they nurture.
Return That Shame
I am going to have to hold your hands when I say: package the shame that has been sold to you over the years and send it back to the owners.
What Does It Mean To Be Nigerian?
My parents in their benevolence kept me in a bubble: a bubble of perpetual provision and financial security. I had zero worries and big dreams.
A Braid of Love
The afternoon sun bathed the camp in a warm, golden light as I sat on a small stool, surrounded by a sea of eager faces. Today was a special day
