Blogs | Develop Africa

Economic Topics & Microfinance Aug 12, 2015

As Caitlyn looked down at the sweet face of her sleeping baby, she recalled what the pediatrician said. “She’s developing at an above average rate.” It filled her with happiness. It was a diametrically opposed contrast to the new mothers with babies… Read More

Donations of the Modest Income People in US

Miscellaneous Aug 04, 2015

Only someone with the resources of a Bill Gates or a Warren Buffet could help African children on a large scope. One example is ‘The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls’ in Gauteng province. I often wish it was possible for me to help on a… Read More

Africa's Rural Poverty and Malnutrition Causes Death

Disease & Disaster Jul 27, 2015

Statistics on poverty and malnutrition leading to death indicate the extent of human suffering in rural Africa. At one time, the continent exported food to other lands. Today a third of the grain in Africa’s food supply must be imported. Farming is… Read More

Ebola Orphans Need Your Help

Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa Jul 22, 2015

In the wake of the sweeping ebola virus of 2014 in Africa ten thousand innocent children have lost either one or both parents. These survivors of this deadly pandemic are left to live in confusion and uncertainty. Stigmatized by the fear that they… Read More

Solar Energy - The opportunity for improved quality of life

Technology & Education Jul 12, 2015

The sun was the first source of power to humankind. It is the largest object in our Solar System and provides the earth with unfathomable amounts of energy. In one hour the earth receives more energy from the sun than the entire human race uses in a… Read More

Challenges faced by Ebola orphans

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

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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.

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