A Post-Cop26 Survival Guide: Re-lighting the fire towards environmental activism
CO2 emissions were a sky-high 36.4 gigatons in 2021, with factories and industry making up 73.2% of that total. Photo by Pixabay - Pexel Watching Wall-E for the first time, now almost fourteen years ago, was when I awoke to see
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020
Trigger Warning: domestic violence, abuse and rape Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most prevalent and devastating human rights violations in the world today. Owing to the impunity, anonymity, stigma, and embarrassment surrounding it, it remains largely unreported. In general
The Other Face of Leadership
Most of us have added ‘leadership' as a quality into our CV, watched dozens of inspiring speakers talk about leadership, and even attended webinars regarding the subject. However, do we ever stop to think of the opposite? What happens when
Pet Thieves Exist, Emma Brain says Adopt!
We’ve all been exposed to the whole phrase “Adopt, Don’t Shop” multiple times, by either friends or family. We know that ultimately, it’s all about giving a furry pal a second chance, one who deserves to be loved and one
5 Ways to Make the Switch to Cruelty-free Products
From the moment you wake up, to the moment you step out from your house, you are bound to use several products to get yourself ready for the day. These products can range anywhere from basic items such as toothpaste
A walk in the Park – K9 Friends
In the spirit of the love for all animals, Animates, a student-run animal welfare campaign decided to visit K9 friends on Monday, the 17th of February to walk their rescue dogs. Both the dogs and the volunteers enjoyed walking the
If Only They Could Talk
Most of us all have a pet, some might prefer to use the word companion. If we don’t, we know someone who does or someone who knows someone who does. The majority of the time we are exposed to these
Prosecuting the Fashion Industry
This graduate is putting the fashion industry “on trial” for its unsustainable practices In a world where the public is taking corporate social responsibility into their own hands, tweets from the ‘woke’ call for sustainable and ethical practices. For hundreds of years,
Food ATM: Meal Banks for Labourers
An initiative that lightens the load for low-income workers with food https://youtu.be/5KGZHxJZMy4 Across the country, low-income employees are worrying about what we often take for granted: our next meal. By carefully apportioning their salaries, only a small percentage is spent on necessities, while
Modupe Omonze: Changing the World Through Fashion
Dressed in a flowing, intricately designed white and gold embroidered abaya, a black headwrap and blackened gold earrings shaped like large crescent moons that dangle with even the slightest head movement, Modupe Omonze is a picture of grace. Modupe Omonze