From African slums to the streets of Northern Ireland – Kenyan-born social worker encourages diversity
Jacintah McCaffrey’s nearly 25-year career in social work in Northern Ireland began in 2001 with her first role at a children ...
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From Makoko to Master: The rise of chess prodigy Ferdinand Mehunu
In the heart of Makoko, one of Africa’s largest slums, a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy defied all odds to become a ...
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The sad tale of Mathare Valley Slums
The slum, one of the oldest in Africa, is home to over half a million households all confined within a mere square kilometer stretch of land. Like in the proverbial animal farm, survival is a ...
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From dumpsite to urban farm in Kibera slum
Kibera, is arguably the biggest slum or informal settlement in Africa, with a population of 250,000 people across an area of just 2.5 kilometres. Though a lot of good is happening in the bellies ...
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Nigerian star Patoranking draws on his childhood dreams to help African youth
Over the next five years, Patoranking plans to build 100 such facilities across Africa, creating safe havens for young people in slums and marginalized communities. His foundation also supports ...
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Tunde Onakoya’s Chess In Slums Initiative Shines In America, Wins Big In Georgia
Nigerian chess master and social activist Tunde Onakoya is making an incredible impact on the global stage with his Chess in ...