Blogs | Develop Africa

Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa Jul 05, 2015

Imagine for a moment that you are the only surviving member of your family. Imagine the aftermath of witnessing the horrific deaths of many members of the community you grew up in; many of whom were the only faces you have known; many of whom… Read More

2015 Memorable Events and Their Effects

Disease & Disaster Jun 04, 2015

Africa Day was on March 25th 2015. The day has just passed and many interesting things were said by African and world leaders. Africa has had it’s ups and downs this year, from such things as devastating as the Ebola Crisis to a growing… Read More

Depression In Africa

Disease & Disaster, Miscellaneous May 20, 2015

Despite Africa’s beautiful sunsets and landscapes, many Africans are depressed. Depression is feeling of despondency and is a hurtful factor for the development of countries. Economic prosperity is good, but pointless with out happiness. Sadly,… Read More

President Nkurunziza is Not Burundi’s Only Problem

Miscellaneous May 19, 2015

President Nkurunziza is Not Burundi’s Only Problem Megan Foster Burundi has shown up in my news feed more often than usual the past few weeks: protests against the president seeking a third term… Read More

Safety in numbers: the economic impact of violence against women

Economic Topics & Microfinance, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality May 14, 2015

“Women aged fifteen through forty-four are more likely to be maimed or die from male violence than from cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, and war combined.(1)” There is plenty to worry about going into the work day. Will I be on time? Am I… Read More

New Homes for Children Orphaned Due to Ebola

Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa May 11, 2015

The Ebola outbreak of 2014, declared a global health emergency, has finally shown signs of slowing down. Children who fell victim to the crisis, however, are continuing to become orphaned due to the loss of family. Although they have survived a… Read More

Africa's Energy Crisis

Technology & Education May 08, 2015

Energy boosted economic growth in many nations after its development. Energy also left many nations in the dust because of its price. Nearly 1.3 billion people do not have electricity according to the “The Guardian.” Most of… Read More

Animal Poaching

Miscellaneous May 02, 2015

Africa is the destination for people to visit the pyramids, go on safaris and to volunteer, but Africa is also a huge destination for poachers. Animal poaching is the illegal act of hunting, killing and, capturing animals. It is… Read More

The Power of Education

Technology & Education May 01, 2015

A saying goes: ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’.[1] Education is crucial to ending poverty because it is essential to sustainable development, as it enables people to create solutions for… Read More

Finding Funds: Looking Deeper Into The Female Credit Gap

Economic Topics & Microfinance, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Apr 30, 2015

Among the myriad reasons women struggle to start their own businesses in the developing world, access to credit is arguably the most pervasive. Unlike their male peers, women face unique challenges from institutions and from the inherent… Read More

Make a Difference Today: Donate to the Year of the Pencil Campaign

On November 20th, this movement placed over 100,000 pencils into the hands

of children across Sierra Leone in 20 schools.

Each pencil tells a story — of hope, opportunity, and possibility.

Education is more than lessons — it’s liberation.

Every $25 helps children write their dreams.

👉 Help provide pencils by donating today!