The vast and diverse African lands of the Amboseli National Park is now home to “Team Lioness,” the first Kenyan all-women ranger unit. Their mission? To protect the wildlife that roams the flatlands under the shade of Mount Kilimanjaro from poachers that present a threat to the animals’ survival. The area is known for its […]
Julian Assange Extradition Verdict “Win” Is A Life Sentence In The Making.
Whatever your thoughts on Julian Assange and his alleged crimes, it’s hard to deny that a once brilliant man has been broken by the very system he sought to bring to justice. As a non-practising lawyer from the UK, I have followed the proceedings with interest and concern, as the issue of liberty and freedom […]
New Year’s War. Hundreds of Birds Die After Roman Firework Display.
Crowds chanting the final countdown until the clock strikes midnight, ending one circle around the sun to begin anew, is a scene that is played out around the world each year. New Year’s Eve to be precise and we all know that New Year’s Eve wouldn’t be a celebration without a firework or two. Or […]
How Merging Creativity & Activism Can Bring Awareness To Climate Change.
As a young girl, I was enthralled by the clickerty click of my grandma’s knitting needles, as she created a new winter wardrobe of jumpers, hats and scarfs sat peacefully by the fireside in the evening hours. Like many, I was taught the basics of knit one, cast one yet never mastered the art myself. […]