The Most Natural Thing In the World?
As the daughter of a nurse I had some vague idea of what a fistula might be (my…
Category: acts of courage
I Could Say Something But It Would Be Redundant
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A Proud Legacy
Yesterday an Irish journalist died. She was 54. Her name was Mary Raftery and while she didn’t live…
So? What Exactly Do You Admire?
The word ‘admire’ comes from the Latin word admirari – meaning to wonder or marvel at something. It…
Shine On
I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your…
Peace on Earth – Goodwill to Girls
Rape is used to destroy not just individuals but entire communities. Rape is so commonly used as a weapon…
Peace on Earth – War Children
Emmanuel Jal was born in Southern Sudan c. 1980. By the time he was seven, his father had…
Educate Girls and Change the World
There is no tool for development more effective than the education of girls. Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary…
Sometimes a Trail of Tears can lead to Kindness
The Trail of Tears is the name given to the forced relocation of Native Americans following the Indian Removal Act…
The Only Failure is Failure to Learn
David Damberger works with Engineers without Borders. In this talk he explains the importance of facing up to failure – not…