May 16, 2012 | Bhan Sahu
Citizen journalism and knowledge-sharing can make an impact, and Bhan’s work shows it. She blogs about how she helps people in remote conflict areas, who often can’t read or write, use the internet and mobile phones to make themselves heard.
May 15, 2012 | Audrey Wabwire
This from-the-ground feature explores the impact of corruption on the education system in Kenya, hearing local perspectives from home, from school and from the NGO sector.
May 2, 2012 | Soumaïla T Diarra
A new ‘Family Code’ law, passed earlier this year in Mali, has dashed hopes of increasing women’s rights in the strongly patriarchal West African country
May 2, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
Maimoona’s school has organised a sports week, something that normally happens at expensive private schools in Pakistan. She blogs about the benefits of the event for her young students.
Apr 23, 2012 | Kaidia Samaké
Kaidia speaks her mind about the recent coup in Mali and reflects on what these changes could mean for the rural south of the country.
Apr 11, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
Maimoona rejoices as every one of the students in her school passes their exams – a rare accomplishment that is boosting their reputation.
Mar 30, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
Maimoona discusses how the recent Annual Day celebrations in Pakistan have brought together local families and their children.
Mar 23, 2012 | Kaidia Samaké
Kaidia Samake is on the village school management committee. She encourages children to go to school and their parents to allow them.
Mar 16, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
As Maimoona laments another student whose education has come to an end prematurely, she reflects on the importance of teachers and parents communicating well for the benefit of the children.
Mar 12, 2012 | Mary Madiga
Our new blogger Mary Madiga, who was the first Dalit girl in her community to go to school, reflects on changing religion and being educated when social stigma was pushing against her.