How does a dream born in a Nigerian slum become a pan-African powerhouse impacting millions? This is the story of the Paradigm Initiative’s rollercoaster journey and a practical guide for changemakers on institution-building and fundraising in resource-constrained environments. Written by ‘Gbenga Season, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative. Continue reading The Paradigm Initiative Story: A Work in Progress
In this essay, Kosisochukwu W. Ugwuede, writes about visiting African markets in the US in search of some connection to Nigeria, her home and family. Photo by Photos By Beks on Unsplash Continue reading Down the Aisle, in Search of Pulse
In this insightful essay, Mumbi Kanyogo traces Wambui Otieno’s work as a Man Mau militant through to her time as an MP in Kenya’s first post-colonial government to talk about meaningful solidarity which requires commitment to a shared struggle especially at a time when the leadership of newly independent Kenya was shifting gears from the radical demands of the Man Mau to neoliberalism and capitalism. … Continue reading Solidarity, as in, betraying your kin
A digital journal by Clarie Gor and Sandra Wauye. For Women. We set out to do so much with this issue. But this was a first attempt, and through the many curve balls, this is what we ended up with. We’re proud of it. We’re proud of you. Read it on Issuu. Issue 1 PDF link. Continue reading Issue 1: a commentary on sexual violence.