By Jingye Tang Since the Black Lives Matters movements in 2020, popular and academic appeals for further decolonization in education and pedagogy have been actively responded by secondary and higher institutions in the Global North. In the Global South where the connection between education system and colonial rule was more explicit, decolonizing education is often […]
Giving Days are one day or a period of days that bring together awareness raising, fundraising, donor engagement and volunteering. They can be any day picked by an organization itself or a certain day that has certain meaning for awareness raising, such as “World AIDS Day” on 1st December.
A Comparative Perspective on Giving Day Based on GivingTuesday and 99 Giving Day Read More »
There are more than 5000 ethnic groups in the world. These groups are scattered in every corner of the globe. Throughout history, they formed their own culture, religion, and social structure that differ from the dominant group.
Examine How Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage Influences Ethnic Women Empowerment Read More »
In the year 2012, I joined Bachelors in Development Studies at National College. It was after joining the college that I unearthed my passion for traveling and research. As part of the course requirement, we had field visits every semester.
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Flood is regarded as one of the most continual natural hazards which can quickly become significant disasters. Impacts of floods increase vulnerability due to many factors such as urbanization, climate change and rapid land cover changes.
Importance of Community-based Initiative for Disaster Risk Reduction Read More »
In prehistoric times when access to education was limited, people jumped from library to library in search of books that’ll help them excel academically. Today, cyberspace has thrown all that into the bin of history by availing countless educational resources thereby creating more opportunities to learn at just a fingertip.
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Globally, security has remained a subject of great concern. No nation or society can boast of being completely free from the problems ensued by insecurity. In the last two decades alone, countries like Israel, North Korea, Russia, USA, and South Korea, have experienced different forms of transnational violence; terrorism, kidnapping, insurgency, socio ethno-religious conflicts, have emerged in countries like Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Kenya; while countries like Myanmar, Pakistan, and Gambia have suffered political violence and politically induced tensions.
Effects of Insecurity on Education Read More »
The situation in Nigeria from the onset of gaining independence has been enveloped with socio, political, economic, and religious vices. Although, the political crisis has been the major factor for the proliferation of the quagmire, the problem seems like a repetitive system that brings with it nothing, but a hit of dopamine on every aspect in Nigeria which the only possible solution that is feasible to break the repetitive pattern of backwardness is the youth.
Nigerian Youths’ Role in the Emergence of a new Nigeria Read More »
It is clear to all that locally and globally, celebrities are fast becoming key actors in shaping the social life, moral values, political and cultural transformation.
The Real Influencers: Celebrities Read More »
Good health is “both essential and instrumental to human survival, livelihood and dignity.” The World Health Organisation defines health security as “activities required to minimise the danger and impact of acute public health events that endanger the collective health of populations living across geographical regions and international boundaries.”
The gaping hollow in India’s obligations as a welfare state Read More »
