Sozialpolitik, Sozialentwicklung

The Active Communities Fund in Mexico has mobilised $ 6.2 million to support grassroots projects, addressing post-pandemic challenges and fostering economic recovery through collective community action.

Africa’s development requires economic growth, but if it follows the western model, the ecological consequences will be disastrous. Strong green-growth models strike a balance between sustainability and social justice.

The murder of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei highlights the persistent threat of gender-based violence in Uganda and Kenya. Despite awareness efforts, women remain unsafe, with activists urging stronger legal and social measures.

Activists in Kenya are pushing to decriminalise suicide, arguing that current laws perpetuate stigma and hinder mental health care. Parliament debates whether to replace punishment with support for those in crisis.

El Niño-induced drought has faced Zimbabwe with a malnutrition crisis, leaving thousands of children at risk of hunger and starvation. UNICEF warns of severe food poverty and educational disruption for millions of learners.

Why it took so long for innovative treatments to make a difference in HIV positive people’s lives in South Africa

Elderly are particularly affected by HIV/AIDS

In Benin, voodoo is practiced as a religion – regardless of whether someone is Christian, Muslim or Hindu. However, the proliferation of Christian free churches and the increase in Islamist attacks are endangering the harmony between the religious groups.

A recent court ruling in Kenya challenges the military’s rejection of HIV-positive candidates, ordering policy changes to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity. This decision sets a precedent for protecting the rights of all citizens.

The novel “Desertion” by Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah is set in Zanzibar. It is a tale of resistance to social and cultural norms and of the power of love, interwoven in historical, political and cultural contexts.