Nurse Anna Qabale Duba is the first Kenyan to win the prestigious Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award. Shortlisted from an initial pool of 24,000 nominee nurses worldwide, she shone through because of her service to vulnerable girls in Northern Kenya.
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Africans rising Elsa’ is the story of Kenyan comedian and international star Elsa Majimbo
Elsa Majimbo’s meteoric rise to stardom shows no sign of letting up. The Kenyan Instagram star has gone from short funny videos to fashion collaborations, a designer Alphabet Book for Kids and Adults, NFTs, and now her debut film ‘Elsa’ will premiere at Tribeca Festival in June 2022.
Africans rising African Liberation: A day turned week of unity and solidarity
The 25th of May commemorates the liberation of African countries and facilitates discussions key to our collective material survival, our continued albeit precarious independence, and our advancement. This year Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity declares May 23rd to 29th as African Liberation Week.
Africans rising Plastic is a challenge and an asset in the DRC
An entrepreneur in the DRC is showing us how eco-friendly construction can help manage non-biodegradable waste. The management of plastic waste continues to be a major challenge worldwide. Innovative solutions for recycling the alarming amount of plastic pollution are a need that cannot be understated.
Africans rising Meet Racheal Vichei an Education in Emergencies practitioner
As the war on Ukraine rages on, the western world is waking up to the harrowing realities that Black and Brown refugees have suffered for decades. In emergencies access to continuous, equitable, inclusive, and quality education is life-sustaining. Education in Emergencies practitioner Racheal Vichei tells us why.
Africans rising Meet Temilade Salami co-winner of Univ. of Sussex COP Climate Leader Prize award
Young African environmentalists are showing outstanding climate leadership and contributions to climate action. Founder of Eco-Champions, Temilade Salami was awarded the COP Climate Leaders Prize worth £3000 in recognition of her climate education and advocacy work.
Africans rising Four Black women who have advanced human rights
These women have helped people in their communities and far beyond.
Africans rising The 2021 Ecoexistence Game Jam
Robots might overthrow humans but at least they’ll save the earth. A poignant take on humanity’s unrelenting destruction of nature and the premise behind 2021’s winning Ecoexistence Game Jam prototype.
Africans rising PhD graduand becomes SA’s first black observational ocean biogeochemist
Mhlangabezi Mdutyana is a University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate-in-waiting. He’s the son of a domestic worker and a security guard and he grew up on the dusty roads of Polar Park in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.