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Revisit the Age-Old Wisdom, “Prevention is Better than Cure”
These guidelines for common wisdom however are often missing on a scale that, considering the subject of saving lives, is unimaginable. Consider this: most health responses today depend on something terrible happening, first, that results in the deaths of thousands.
Politics and poverty caused past conflicts in East Africa — not climate change
We conclude that adaptation to climate change must prioritise good governance above all else. Robust political systems can protect citizens against extreme weather events and if disasters happen, these systems can ensure that people affected have adequate access to water, food, sanitation and shelter. Good governance is about protecting and looking after the most vulnerable people in society.
The Endless Possibilities; Lessons from The Women’s March Uganda
Perhaps the greatest call for our generation goes way beyond leadership and extends to the ability to stand up loudly for the things we believe in. We no longer have the option, as young people of waiting in line or participating simply as by-standers in matters that actively affect us.
Changing the African Narrative Through Social Media Platforms
Embracing the accessibility of modern technology, African social media bloggers and commentators are using Facebook, YouTube and other platforms to undermine longstanding “Afro-pessimistic” stereotypes – the backward continent characterised by strife and poverty.
