Call For Applications: 2017 Artist Residencies In Lagos, Nigeria
Winter Session: January 16-April 7, 2017 Spring Session: April 24-July 21, 2017 Fall Session: September 11-December 8, 2017 Deadline for Applications: September 2, 2016 Apply Online at www.arthousefoundation-ng.com Instagram: @arthousecontemporary The Arthouse Foundation is an artist residency programme that takes place in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. With a newly renovated building in the heart of […]
Great African Empires
Africa is considered as the birthplace of human civilization, with the east African region of Nubia being regarded as the location of the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve were born. Ancient Egypt is the most famous African empire that dominates the religious, scientific and anthropological spheres of study as it spearheaded writing, agricultural, […]
The ATMs bringing cheap, safe water to Nairobi’s slums
Local water vendors are not happy with fruit seller Mercy Muiruri. At the end of last year, she found a different solution to washing fruits before making them into a salad for her customers – a water ATM. “Now I know the water I use is safe and from a trusted source. Even my customers […]
World Water Day 2016: 12 Facts And Things To Know
Today is World Water Day, an annual celebration started as part of a United Nations campaign to raise awareness about water scarcity and safety issues around the world. But while water covers almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface, it makes up a small portion of the global conversation. The day takes on increased significance in the U.S. this […]
Why a World Water Day?
World Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. Each year, UN-Water — the entity that coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation — sets a theme for World Water Day corresponding to a current or […]
World Water Day 2016: How access to clean water can change lives, jobs and entire societies
There is no life without water. Yet it is not often mentioned that the availability and sustainable management of water has a direct link with the creation of quality jobs. The theme of 2016 World Water Day – Better water, better jobs – aims to highlight how water can create paid and decent work while […]
Secretary-General Leads Commemoration of International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Alarmed at the sharp and disgraceful rise of xenophobia, anti-Muslim bigotry as well as attacks and violence targeting refugees, the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the President of the General Assembly were among many speakers calling today for unity to ensure dignity, justice and development for all, as the Assembly held a […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on March 21 each year. The day aims to remind people of racial discrimination’s negative consequences. It also encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination. What Do People […]
One Fine Day
One fine day I shall walk with my head held high My back ever so straight My strides long and purposeful One fine day As I take my walk My hips will swing from left to right With absolutely no thought of cellulite My breasts will have a dose of sanity And disobey the laws […]
The Moment (Barack Hussain Obama’s Inauguration)
The moment of Obama’s inauguration Was a fluke of fate written for the nation It was a moment to be cherished For all citizens including the perished It was a moment that brought glory For abandoning the discriminatory It was a moment that scribbled in history And will be every child’s bed-time story It was […]
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