Blogs & Updates
#Elle101: Humanitarian Aid
Tom Murphy is a New Hampshire-based reporter for Humanosphere. Before joining Humanosphere, Tom founded and edited the aid blog A View From the Cave. His work has appeared in Foreign Policy, the Huffington Post, the Guardian, GlobalPost and Christian Science...
Les Nappy Célèbres – Première Partie
By Samira Moumini Youpiiii ! Vous avez osé le big chop (ou pas) et vive les repousses. Vous commencez à découvrir le monde des nappy (les huiles, les coiffures, les tutoriels et les bons procédés) et vous avez juré de ne plus succomber au lissage et compagnies....
My Go To Fitness Routine
By Vivienne Amijee You never know the value of organic food until its all you want. Most African homes have a backyard full of vegetables that mums start for fresh produce, mainly for subsistence use. In my teenage years, it felt like a punishment to be asked to water...
#Elle101: Les Femmes Dans Le Journalisme
Ses ami(es) la qualifieraient de passionnée, determinée et pleine d'enthousiasme. Sinatou est aussi un journaliste de RFI chargée d'apporter des nouvelles pertinentes, concises et éducatives. Le journalisme est en tandem avec sa nature curieuse et son amour pour les...
Thoughts And Reflections: Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture 2016
By Lerato Chiyangwa. Nelson Mandela was an inspirational person. He wanted to improve the lives of everyone in Africa and, in my view, was one of the greatest men who walked the earth. Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates is known for improving the lives of...
A Woman Keeps The Home
I have a six month old daughter. Everybody who has or has ever had a six month old knows restlessness on their part and tiredness on your part comes with the territory. She happens to also be teething, so imagine my dilemma. On this particular day, it was so bad; the...
Happiness Is…
By Marie-Helena Mekolo Most people have the misconception that happy people are happy 24/7, seven days a week and 365 days a year. They’re forever cheerful, glowing and in your face. Well that is a clear lie! Being happy means seeing the positive in every situation....
#Elle101: Education For All
Can you imagine if 1/2 of girls dropped out of school? Did you know that 1 in 5 girls is not in school or that 62 million girls globally are out of school? We discussed these issues and possible solutions with Vivian Onano, Youth Adviser for UN Women and an avid...
Strength In Broken Vessels
By Noeline Kirabo Strength is often associated with accomplishment, excellence, influence, well preparedness and physical fitness. It is a much desired attribute in this day and age. Strength has been equated to winning power in this race of life where survival is...