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How Art Can be of Value During Self Isolation
It’s a time of tension with lots of cases of the novel Coronavirus being reported over the world. COVID-19 is now the most well known word wherever you live. By now, many of you know where it came from, but none of us is aware of when it will leave. When such times come none one is really prepared, and even those who seem to be are still hit un-aware. False information is spreading like wildfire, resulting in pressure on people and children. Fear has become a centerpiece of our reaction – accompanied by psychological pressure and stress. Quarantine and isolation in general are important to...
Women sexual and reproductive health in Peru
Sexual and reproductive health is a right for all women, no matter her religion, economical status, skin color, or where she lives. Being sexual and reproductive health a central aspect of their lives that has a great impact on their development at all ages. Sadly, in Peru, many women and teenagers still do not have all the facilities to access to information and services that allow them to exercise this important right. The possibility of deciding and taking action to protect their health, as well as to plan their future and that of their family, is seriously affected by different barriers...
🌻I have more time for myself now🌻
Hi dear friends, I´m a Peruvian girl and during the pandemic I have realized how important I am and what I love to do. Before the pandemic, I dared to learn a new language. The pandemic was not an impediment to continue with my English classes from home. I have learned new things and thank God I can recommend some little things to do during this crisis in English. First of all, remember...
Feel more myself
We are unique in the world, each with our own parallel universes that do not exist in this reality. Each universe idealized to be the reality that we live generates anxiety, stress, depression and existential doubt. By instinct of survival we look for a defense mechanism to lead us to our solutions that can be judged and valued from different points of view. I have always heard "life is not fair" and in reality we only put in the balance of our reasons for living material and superficial things as a priority or means to ensure happiness. The happiness that many people say they want to have...
The Right to Education of Children and Youth
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the youth and children, especially those from Africa and other developing countries, cannot be underestimated. The issues of travel bans and public transport means, prohibitation of social gatherings and quarantines significantly impact education at all levels, both within countries and internationally. Developing countries have less robust education systems that may significantly experience breakdowns of their education at all levels, while the desire of most young Africans to acquire formal education will be crushed. The most immediate remedy to...
It is time to unite behind the science and save lives
You're Not Alone
Who are you Yesterday, Today Who do you want to be Tomorrow, Next week, Next Month, Next Year Do you spend a lot of time thinking about the future, and forget about living in the moment. Or should we not be ignorant about what will happen tomorrow. It's never a straight road any day but you're not alone
It's time to take action!
George Floyd's murder was the result of years of oppression against black people in the United States. Unjustly murdered and mistreated by the police, he has made us see the harsh reality that many ignored, the truth of the system in which we live. A system that instead of being made to help, is made to oppress others. We cannot continue to ignore the fact that they kill people for no reason, just because of the color of their skin. Black people are our brothers and sisters, we have to raise our voices and demand dignified treatment for them, not only in the US but in the world. Racism has...
Fight for your dreams in order to avoid stress due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has lead many of us to be confined in our houses in order to avoid infections. Besides the study/work time we still have plenty of time left now that we don't use that time to travel to our work places or study centers. Some people's meantal health is starting to suffer. In order to avoid that we have to use this time to make our dreams come true or build the path to the realization of our dreams. If you want to study at elite universities it's a great time to study hard for admission exams. If you wanna be a singer this is the time to improve your voice or sing songs in order to...
Why Digital Striking Is Important
It has always been crucial to manifest in such a manner that we can generate an impact on those around us and our problems can be recognized. The impression that large social mobilizations generate is such that a large amount of attention is given to the problem that we want to be addressed. Our petitions begin to take space and our demands start to get heard, therefore creating the perfect situation for a positive outcome. The power that we hold in ourselves and in the decisions we take is most definitely enormous, as the various movements that have taken place through the years are perfect...
International Day of the Girl: Letters from girls in Uganda
Walking your walk to success
Dream big, work hard and success will be yours – anonymous ______________________________________________________________________ Admiring others is human, but a faulty desire to be like them is a bleach to your own personality and branding. It becomes an error to self-love. Changing your status on account of other individuals is a folly. "Walk the walk" is a radiant saying. Many young and old people are growing in soul, spirit and mind each day that passes, every year. The world is a no better place to live without personal appreciation. Dreams can become reality, but everyone is lost in a...
For working women
A few weeks ago I was scrolling down Facebook when I saw a post a friend had shared. Apparently, a company that fabricates calculators had produced one dedicated just for me, a woman. As I read the headline, confusion was the only feeling in my head. What could you possibly add to make a calculator just for working women? Does it have a magical period tracker? I hoped it was since the other option in my head was pretty much disappointing. As you can see in the picture above, the only apparent modification of the calculator was its color. A dazzling shade of metallic pink irresistible for a...
The importance of the “Love Myself” campaign
Some days may not be the best, but you will find a way to overcome it, your skills will help you to be more resilient in each step you take, we all have something that distinguishes us from others and those make us unique. The brightness that each one of us carries inside is what makes you unique, the “Love Myself” campaign by BTS and UNICEF, helped me to have more confidence in the decisions of my life, to feel comfortable and good about myself. Valuing oneself is the beginning of well-being. #BTSArmy
A message to the world from Lucky
Transforming Education in Uganda
Of course I am going to start with the famous Nelson Mandela quote, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” because I have always believed in that statement. For context, I am currently a law student in the oldest university in the East African region, Makerere university (est: 1922), and I went to the oldest school in my country, Mengo Senior School (est: 1895) I have also studied in Uganda all my life, so I am an expert witness by experience if you believe in that sort of thing (that’s a joke). I am writing this in order to add my voice to the United...
My testimony; How I reduce stress in lockdown
In lockdown, I don't go to school, I don't walk in the park, I don't see my friends, and I don't visit my grandmother. I feel very stressed. I feel happy when I do these activities: I study from home, I write stories, I read marvel comics and I read books or ebooks. I paint the landscapes, I play the piano and I watch a series on netflix. I listen to music from my favorite band "caifanes" and "queen", and I dance "rock and roll" I read a bike and I call my friends and my family on WhatsApp. I feel good when I help my mother and sister. That makes me feel happy and calm!
Climate change: More than just a buzzword
This is why I am reaching an anti-feminist today
If you ever go to Lima, this is my advice: before heading to Cuzco or Cajamarca, take a bus to a place called Villa María del Triunfo. It is one of our pueblos jóvenes, young towns, where the dust and dirt from unpaved roads are the patina that covers houses rarely taller than two stories high. Ask for a place called Pamplona Alta, and you will be directed to a hill, un cerro. You will see tiny green, blue, yellow houses growing all around the road that leads to the hilltop. Stop when you see a wall, a white vertical line that forbids you and the inhabitants of Pamplona Alta to see what is...