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An education for the 21st century: what is the role of education today?

Nov 29, 2021 | All Posts, Educational

As teachers living in outstandingly fast paced times, it is legitimate to ask ourselves: how can we imagine and design an appropriate education for the 21st century? In other words, what should schools look like, to prepare the students of today for the challenges of tomorrow? In this article, we would like to argue why the current educational system needs to be radically rethought, and to inspire with a few elements that would help us achieve this successful change.

10 ways to fight capitalism

Nov 27, 2021 | All Posts, Educational

Today, fighting Capitalism seems beyond belief. But we think it is still possible – here is what you can do to fight Capitalism everyday.

The Invisible Wall

Apr 27, 2020 | All Posts, Educational, Voices of Empowerment

The Invisible WallsThere is such a huge contrast in going through different countries on land. Not by flying and suddenly arriving to a place, but gradually traveling through landscapes. The scenery changes slowly, our eyes adapt to the shift in various forms,...

6 ways to keep learning during a lockdown

Apr 24, 2020 | All Posts, Educational, How We Learn

6 ways to keep learning during a lockdown The COVID-19 outbreak forced many of us into quarantine — as we know, lockdowns are a good strategy to slow down the spread of the virus. But having to practice social distancing doesn’t mean that our lives are just paused:...

What is Quality Education and who are We to say what is quality?

Apr 20, 2020 | All Posts, Educational, Voices of Empowerment

We can learn from everyone and anyone.
There is so much learning that can be done around us all the time if we just open our eyes to the opportunities and open our minds to the possibilities.
These things have touched my heart rather than my head, I was incredibly humbled by the humanity I encountered.

Is there such a thing as “West African Culture”?

Apr 13, 2020 | Educational, Voices of Empowerment

Voices of EmpowermentIs there such a thing as “West African Culture”? To begin with, from my experience and understanding, culture is a mixture of various elements like language, traditions, beliefs, mentality - all within a specific social group. Let it be a nation,...

The Shock Doctrine

Mar 27, 2020 | Educational

The Shock Doctrine - How the Rich use the State of Shock to Profit Dear friends, In the times of a globalized world, more than ever, it is crucial not to forget that we must understand how the corporatocracy tries to profit from the current state of the world...

Art project with AjaRiot

Jul 14, 2018 | Educational, How We Learn

How can AI serve Feminist Theory and life? How can women take control of it? What happens after they take control of it? What do women want to pass on to future generations? #DAKINIProject

We are all migrants

Jun 8, 2018 | All Posts, Educational, How We Learn

When we accidently crossed a national park in the southern Mauritania, I felt like a child. For the first time in my life I saw migrating birds in their winter habitat. It was deeply moving experience.

An astronomer of the people

Apr 12, 2018 | All Posts, Educational

The visionary scientist and educator Carl Sagan made sure a photo was taken, from deep space, of our precious home, the Earth. On Human Space Flight Day, we bring a poignant quote.

Peace Justice

Mar 23, 2018 | All Posts, Educational, How We Learn

We create peace, when we fight prejudice and stereotypes, when we build bridges between each other. We create peace, when we liberate, emancipate ourselves from oppression. No peace without justice.

Meeting a modern mandinka griot

Mar 19, 2018 | All Posts, Educational, How We Learn

Our mission is to meet people and learn about their reality and culture. Passing trough The Gambia we visited modern griot Alagi Mbye and his family to talk about mandinka culture.

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