Human trafficking :
My Experience In Human Rights In Ghana
By Camilla Pontalti, Italy
According to the U.S. Department of State, “Ghana is a country of origin, transit and destination for women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking”. Most of trafficking crimes occur within the country and “internal trafficking is characterized...
Confrontation With Urban Life:
How Environment Affects Your PersonalityBy Margot Conti, France
I have always lived in the midst of the country, surrounded by flora and fauna with which i was taught to live in symbiosis. Shared between a dense forest and the Atlantic sea, two fantastic ecosystems hiding a wonderful...
Diabetes in South Africa :
The Silent KillerBy Jaconde Nsumbu, South Africa
Many people living in South Africa don't know much about diabetes. "Diabetes is when your blood has too much sugar due to eating a lot of sweets” said Mary, a Sea Point high school student, when asked for her opinion on the topic. And sometimes...
Memoirs of a Kenyan Teacher
A Critique of the Kenyan State Schooling SystemBy Gabriella Mulligan, UK
Kenyan state schooling has a real challenge to face: a lack of resources, an outdated curriculum, and archaic teaching practices (including illegal caning). However, the children depending on this school system...
A National Problem :
Street Begging In SenegalBy Khady Diop, Senegal
Senegal is a country where umemployment rate is very high. This is one of the main reasons why some people take advantage of this situation and indulge in begging.
Dedication and Passion :
How to Stop TimeBy Cristina Raita, Romania
I’ve always wanted to stop the time because…every year, at my birthday, I start thinking about the past year. And I realize that I’m getting lonely, I’m getting older. I’m losing things that I used to own, I’m loosing self-happiness. The days are changing and so am I. And I can never stop it. Anyway, one day I...
Martisor :
Romania’s Special Way of Celebrating SpringBy Camen Bianca, Romania
If you had the curiosity to leaf through the calendar of a Romanian, the 1st of March would surely come into your notice. The date would be marked by “Martisor”, which is an old celebration that solemnizes the coming of the spring and the continuity of life.
Making Children Smile :
Highschool Students Helping an OrphanageBy Bianca Apostolescu & Li Min Teng, Romania
The prospect of helping the needy or volunteering is scarce in teenagers these days. Their hours are spent 'hanging out' with friends, socialising on Facebook or just chatting on the phone. To them, these activities not only...
Impending Crisis :
Combating India's Shortage of CoalBy T.S.Ram Karthe, India
India produces much of the needed commercial power, almost 55% from coal. As per the Government's estimate, the coal shortage in India is likely to touch 15 per cent to 81 million tonnes (mt) by the end of the current plan period ending March 2012.
Teenage Pregnancy :
A Possible Blessing in DisguiseBy Dorcas Matendo, South Africa
Teenage pregnancy is a topic often discussed and seldom looked upon with fondness or respect. When we hear about a teenage girl becoming pregnant we often associate it with negative or derogatory things. Sometimes we feel sorry for her, having apparently ruined...
Innovation and Change :
The Need of the HourBy M. Jeevanandam, India
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school." These are the words of Albert Einstein, the most famous scientist of the 20th Century. We all know and talk a lot about education, its benefits and of course, all of us are aware of our Right...
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