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Community-Led Development: What’s Holding It Back and How We Fix It

Introduction


Community-led development is important for empowering local communities, enabling them to actively participate in shaping their future. However, numerous barriers often impede the progress of such initiatives. In this article, we explore the challenges faced by community-led development and discuss policy and implementation strategies that can help overcome these barriers, ultimately facilitating sustainable and inclusive development.

The Power of African Art: How Creativity Connects Culture, History, and Identity

Are you an art fanatic? Art is an extremely powerful way to deepen understanding for other cultures, share stories, and preserve traditions. 

In honor of the recent “Inspire Your Heart with Art Day”, celebrated on January 31st, we can take a moment to admire some inspiring African artists and their incredible artwork.

Check out the work of these talented African artists:

How Cryptocurrency Can Aid the Development of Education in Africa

There has been little advancement in cryptocurrency use in Africa, underrating the major possibilities of its use on the continent. According to recent research, Africa’s active crypto countries are South Africa and Nigeria. The rest of the continent has not unlocked the power of blockchain in currencies. 

The report on the state of cryptocurrency in Africa, suggests that the continent is still lagging despite being a great candidate for cryptocurrencies.

At Transformation Conference, Children Present 20 Points For Sierra Leone in 25 Years Time

This article discusses 20 points summarizing the future vision of Sierra Leone as seen by students at the Sierra Leone Conference on Development and Transformation   The article was originally published in the Awoko Newspaper, Freetown, Sierra Leone in February 2012.

"At the closing ceremony of the Sierra Leone Conference on Development and Transformation last Wednesday 1st February, the results of an essay competition for secondary children on the topic “How I will want to see Sierra Leone in the next 25 years” were read out.

The Road to Recovery: Challenges of Reintegrating Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern Nigeria

The World’s seventh largest country by population, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with well over 180 million people comprising several distinct ethnic groups, each with their own traditions and unique cultures. Prominent groups include the Yoruba from the Southwest, the Igbos from the Southeast, and the Hausa/Fulani from the North.

Parity, Performance and Profits: A Case for Women and Work

There are too many boys in the boardroom, and it’s not good for business. Results of a comprehensive study done by the Peterson Institute reveal a strong association between higher profitability and a higher percentage of women in C-level positions, such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, etc.

The study also highlights how firms with no women in executive roles can experience 15% growth in net revenue by increasing female representation in senior management by 30%(1).

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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!