Blogs

How People Can Stay Positive and Help The Community
Disease & Disaster May 01, 2020
The novel Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has become a global pandemic. Originating from Wuhan, China, COVID-19 has rapidly spread to every continent with the exception of Antarctica [1]. Although the Chinese government had attempted to contain… Read More
COVID-19 impact: Clinician trauma and other lessons from the Ebola epidemic
Disease & Disaster Apr 26, 2020
Nursing professor who treated Ebola patients describes psychological toll. As the coronavirus threatens health and upends daily life throughout the world, UofSC Today is turning to our faculty to help us make sense of it all. While no one can… Read More
A Message to African Leaders Amid The COVID-19 Corona Virus Pandemic
Disease & Disaster Apr 04, 2020
Africa has largely been slow to be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Most African countries are reporting modest figures, compared to those in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. However, this might not last. Experts believe that Africa needs to… Read More
From an Ebola Veteran to All Healthcare Workers -During COVID-19 Corona Pandemic
Disease & Disaster Mar 22, 2020
From an Ebola veteran to all healthcare workers out there. I know how you feel. I've been there. I'm here for you if you need me. Please share if you feel it's appropriate. Dr. Mike Drusano ----- In health care, we are all feeling overwhelmed right… Read More
Adjusting To The New Era - Life During The Corona Pandemic
Disease & Disaster, Miscellaneous Mar 22, 2020
This page is simply a list of quotes and resources related to self care / adjusting to life in the era of the Corona Virus - COVID-19 Epidemic. There are a ton of pages with links to educational resources. We will not be creating our own. If you… Read More
Everything Changes When A Girl is Educated
Children in Africa, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Mar 08, 2020
When the former US president Barack Obama visited Kenya in 2015, one of his remarks that remained etched into the psyche of his audience was his pearl of wisdom on equality. “You know, we're in a sports center. Imagine if you have a team and… Read More
Volunteer me!
Miscellaneous Mar 05, 2020
I wake up early. I live about an hour from town so that’s one less hour of sleep. I have no idea where I derive the energy but I do it. I get ready and count my shillings to make sure I have enough fare, then I get out. Nairobi is chilly in the… Read More
Dangers Street Children Face in Sierra Leone and Possible Ways This Can Be Resolved
Children in Africa Jan 06, 2020
 I live in Sierra Leone, and on a daily basis I see chronically neglected, traumatized, homeless children and adolescents, even young children walking around the streets of Freetown with ragged clothes and mostly in unhealthy situations begging… Read More
In My 20’s Starting Business in Africa
Technology & Education Dec 17, 2019
The barrier College degree, college degree, the dream of every African parent to see their children become educated. Most African parents will give 100% support to their children to become successful, educationally! African parents' wildest… Read More
My life: A call and a Journey by Julio Nfundiko Chibinda
Miscellaneous Nov 13, 2019
MY LIFE:  A CALL AND A JOURNEY Life is a succession of steps that help us to better understand the fundamentals principles of the mysterious God’s creation. It is going from failures to failures and never lose hope and courage because those… 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!