African Heroes African Heroes: Leymah Gbowee admin, May 31, 2012January 14, 2024 Today as part of our series on African Heroes suggested by you, our audience, we’re profiling Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee. Gbowee’s story is inspiring and extraordinary and remind us of the old proverb… “If you think you’re too small to make a difference try spending the night in a… Continue Reading
African Heroes Midwife Esther Madudu – an African hero! admin, May 24, 2012January 14, 2024 With a headquarters in Nairobi and over 90% of it’s staff from Africa, AMREF is a truly African organization. Their vision is to see lasting health change in Africa, where good-quality, affordable health care is accessible to all. Our hero’s season continues as AMREF tell us about one of their… Continue Reading
African Heroes Wangari Maathai – African Hero! admin, May 23, 2012January 14, 2024 Our regular contributor Hassan Wanini tells us why Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai is his African Hero… In September last year, we lost one of the most celebrated Africans of our times: Wangari Maathai. She was well known as leading political, environmental and human rightsactivist. Coming from a humble… Continue Reading