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Somewhere over the rainbow
Do you know the song Somewhere over the Rainbow? I think it’s one of the most hopeful songs that is ever sung in this world. This song came back to me when I met the people of the Rainbow Tree Foundation. The Rainbow Tree Foundation, a Foundation in the Netherlands, was created more than 25 years ago, based on a story told by a little girl of five years old. Her name was Holly. The Rainbow Tree Foundation One night she fell asleep and she dreamt about a forest full of rainbows. There were elfs, leprechauns and many animals. She was dancing there in her red shoes. At the same moment the nurse...
What power means
"The word power can be interpreted with both positive and negative meanings. I started creating my works by exploring the exact definition, which means to be able, and whether or not I agreed with it. Living in a reality that presents both aspects to this term, the interpretation of this word is limitless, which is also the reason behind many current conflicts. The term attracted me because of my personal interests with the problems present in the status quo, and how they essentially lead back to the same place: a race for power. But I believe that in order to really understand the term, one...
Before the now
While we are enjoying the perks of having the most latest gadget and technologies, it is also important to look back and still be familiar with the traditional ones. Looking at the vast and fast pace of change we had overtime, it seems that most of us have been so engrossed with the current trends, whether it be in gadgets or in any other form of technological advancement. It is not wrong that we are up to date, the point is, we sometimes are so in love enjoying them that we forget to at least look back and still be familiar with what we used before. One of these traditional things is the use...
No picture policy ain’t gonna be a problem in this museum
Daerah Istimewa Jogjakarta - Indonesia truly has its own charm and uniqueness with its diverse beauty in nature and attraction. I believe Indonesia is famous for the palace, Parangtritis Beach and Merapi Mountain. There are many discussions about these places and you can find a lot of pictures of them. It can’t be denied that nowadays people travel to have an Instagramable post, but as a result, you might lose the moment. In this opportunity, I’d like to share one of a kind place that might not satisfy your crave to post on social media, but it definitely helps you grow as a person. The place...
The situation of teachers in Turkey
Hello everyone, I'm İdil and I live in Turkey. In my country I believe education is the most needed thing and there are a lot of campaigns to improve education. There are more than 3 three organizations which help girls’ education, there are organizations for the children who have lost their parents, there are also community centres which educate the public. A lot of people dedicate themselves to teach people and change the society in to a better way. I am really proud of these people; but there is a thing that I am not proud of (which is a shame for such a country with great citizens): the...
My body- No mould for plastic
Black is the color painted on my skin I can't starve anymore to look thin Efforts by Fair & Lovely are all in vain My self esteem continues to wane Photoshop too refuses to embrace me Disgusted me, wants to flee Pimples being the cherry on my cake Plastic surgeries make me look so fake Haunting me are the colossal numbers on my weighing scale Shouting out aloud narrating my ugly tale Stretch marks adorn my body Being obese is the only notion I embody Then came my Prince Charming To lead me to the path of right Keeping my flaws out of sight Thereafter, reflections cast by my mirror seemed...
Cast your FEARS away
Often times we see ourselves under our blankets, afraid and terrified of doing some other things aside from the things we used to do. We let our fears manipulate our deepest desires and entreaties, in this sense, we let it drive us. There are a lot of explanations about fear; some people would say it is an innate behavior which occurs usually when we don’t want to do something. Others would say it is our reflex action when we encounter something we do not expect to. But whatever explanation they will employ, for me, it doesn’t matter. We are made exceptionally with wits, cleverness and even...
Love Vs Money
UNV and UNICEF Youth Advocates Programme
Children as a reflection of the media
Our planet is on fire - what are you doing about it?
A vouch for climate justice
For about two years, I had been a volunteer for the Liberian Climate Justice Ambassadors Program-Plant For The Planet. As a volunteer, I along with other volunteers planted trees and carried out awareness relating to climate change and its impact on our community. We were informed about how humans’ activities and technological advancements are leading to climate change and global warming. In addition to my volunteer experience, I read several articles that are concentrated on issues related to climate change and how it causes global warming. Like the Roman politician, Julius Caesar once said,...
My personal experience with a virtual world
It was an early morning in 2012. I was in the 8th grade then. My classmates told me stories about how they met new friends and how they even chatted with celebrities and got to experience many amazing things. I was intrigued. I wanted to experience these exciting things they always talked about. Every child wants to partake in the childhood fantasy. So I went on to create a Facebook account; this was the beginning of my journey through the virtual world. As time went by, I became accustomed to checking my social media more frequently. I immersed myself in the social media culture by chatting...
Do we need nuclear weapons?
As the world comes together to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food security and civil and interstate wars it is sad when some countries are left behind. Acquisition of nuclear weapon technology has left some countries isolated. The world leaders are fearing that nuclear weapons may enter the hands of terrorists and separatists if these countries happen to possess them. In fact, these countries cannot out rule that possibility if at the time being, they are involved in supporting different armed groups waging wars in different countries. Sadly, enough in their efforts to...
What we want from our leaders
The haunting in the oceans
The Easter bombings: Breaking the cycle of violence
You wouldn’t believe how light a bomb feels in the cradle of your own arms. I remember the warm yellow sand of Batticaloa beaches, pillowy grains sifting between the grooves of my size two feet. Seaweed lined the shore in slimy patches that we tiptoed around, searching for shells hidden among the green carpet. A brisk wind bounced along the rolling tide, and yet all we could feel were the steady waves of the sun beating down on our backs. With a toothy grin and an oversized cap perched on my head, I posed for a photo, brandishing in my arms a landmine the size of my head. That day, we...
Love yourself anyways.
When the sky is all gray And you can't find joy out of your favourite sundae When the heaviness of the winds leave you pale And you can't mold ease out of clay Just remember to close your eyes and exhale everything away And find gratitude in how you've handled it all day And even if you can't Just love yourself anyways.
Well it should be a yes, right?
What if your mother tried very hard to stick to a very packed schedule, yet couldn't do so? Now she's tired like never before. She thinks she's a failure. What would you tell her? You'd hug her, tell her that you love her and that it's okay. Right? What if your father couldn't buy you your favourite toy when you were younger. Now, he can't buy you your favourite car? He thinks he's a failure. What would you tell him? You'd hug him, tell him that you love him and that it's okay. Right? What if your sibling messed up a really important performance because of their stage fright. They think they...