Laughter is the Language of the World

2010-05-04T09:03:01.955Z

I expect that, in the yer 2088, when I am 100 years old, this piece of universally indigenous knowledge will be every bit as true and relevant as it is today.

The Barefoot College

2010-04-27T18:06:49.721Z

Africa Rising: The Grassroots Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation

2010-04-11T12:57:36.415Z

From the Horn of Africa to the Western shores of the sub-Saharan nations, everyday 6,000 girls are subjected to a practice called female genital mutilation or FGM. And everyday with little more than fierce determination and deep love for their communities, brave activists are leading the path against all odds to break the silence about this centuries-old tradition. Together, these women and men have created a formidable grassroots movement to end FGM. Africa Rising is an extraordinary film presenting an insightful look at the frontlines of a quiet revolution taking the African continent by storm.

I found the following link on WomenWatch:
Abandoning Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation in the Afar Region of Ethiopia
08 April 2010
A smile formed on Dohra Ali’s face when she recalled what her eldest daughter asked her a couple of years ago. “Mother, is there a place in this world where FGM is not practised where I could go to?” At the time, the question came as an affront to Dohra, who was herself one of the women in the community who did the cutting. Thinking back, Dohra says the words of her daughter were prophetic. A campaign to abandon female genital mutilation/cutting was begun in the region right about that time – in the year 2000. The campaign was mainly spearheaded by religious leaders, who worked tirelessly to inculcate an understanding among their more conservative counterparts, clan leaders and the community at large that the practice is not supported by Islam. This came as news to many, who had grown up with the idea that it was a religious requirement.

'Foodless" by Christie Phipps

2010-04-03T07:04:55.011Z

To learn about a community-based organisation solving the issues of food security for themselves, check out:
http://www.phelisanong.com/food-security/

Toilet Activism at South African Schools

2010-04-02T16:08:56.191Z

Yumna Moosa's Videos (Urgent Evoke) - Urgent Evoke

Laughter is the Language of the World

The Barefoot College

Africa Rising: The Grassroots Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation

'Foodless" by Christie Phipps

Toilet Activism at South African Schools