Category: Pieces

In a small town by Tanzania’s lake region, Kezia balances the demanding care of her seven children with running a business she built from the ground up. Despite challenges—including helping two of her children navigate a rocky path to school in their wheelchairs—she pursues her dreams with determination. Kezia’s story is a powerful reminder that strength and ambition go hand in hand, inspiring her children to dream boldly and live with purpose.

Edgar is an Argentine visionary reshaping communities through sustainable initiatives. From humble beginnings, Edgar's Eco House TATS'I project repurposes recycled materials to construct schools and houses, addressing both environmental challenges and the pressing infrastructure needs of marginalized indigenous communities. His commitment proves a collaborative spirit to break the cycle of poverty and foster equal opportunities.

In the bustling streets of Athens, Julio Imeri, an Albanian musician, finds his joy in street performances. Carrying forward music as a family tradition, Julio's tunes elevate the daily lives of passersby. His dream is clear: to share melodies that people can relate with and remind us that pursuing one's passion is worth it.

For more than eight years, Yemen has been battling one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. Despite this, it is almost never covered by the media anymore. Amnesty International even refers to it as the "forgotten war". Nuha is a young woman who has been living in Yemen's capital city Sanaa all her life. And despite the challenges that Yemenis face on a daily basis, she does not see leaving her home as an option. "Yemen is my country. Sanaa is my city. It's as simple as that."

The Maasai tribe is one of the 120 different tribes that exist in Tanzania. Moses is a young man who grew up rather traditionally in a Maasai community. While he appreciates this value-focused upbringing, he is also aware that it is important for the Maasai to make some adaptations in regards to the modernizing world. Through obtaining an education, Moses decided to step outside the Maasai traditions. With this, he hopes to set an example for other young Maasai children and the generations to come.

Komal is a 23-year-old Afghan woman living in Afghanistan. She considers herself as fortunate that she was able to complete her studies before the Taliban banned all girls from continuing their education. But for her three younger sisters, this unfortunately isn't the case. This article tells a unique story of a strong Afghan woman who decides to stay in the country to fight for girls' and women's rights.

In the late summer of last year, I lost my grandpa. In a way, I consider myself as fortunate that this was the first funeral that I would attend. But this also left me completely unprepared. Until I met Danielle.