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Civil-society engagement

“Music is my friend”

The Ghetto Classics youth orchestra from a Nairobi slum helps members develop vital skills

weltwärts volunteers

“Our vision is to empower the youth”

Leader of Ghanaian skills-training centre discusses his work with German weltwärts volunteers

weltwärts volunteers

“I never dreamed it would get this good”

Leader of school for children with disabilities in Chile discusses his work with German weltwärts volunteer

weltwärts volunteers

WasteLess teaches children to waste less

Leaders of environmental NGO from India discuss their work with German weltwärts volunteers

Education

Marriage instead of graduation

Girls’ school enrolment figures are good in Bangladesh, but drop-out rates are worrying

Summer special

Fighting outdated traditions

An Ethiopian movie bridges the divide between tradition and modernity

Rural life

Lost in translation

Missionaries have contributed to disrupting Adivasi traditions, but helped to save heritage as well

Rural life

Saving our heritage

Protection of Adivasi culture and traditions helps members of India’s tribal communities to cope with change

Fatherhood

Missing role model

Too many children grow up without a father assuming responsibility for parenting in South Africa

Gender-based violence

“I will never forgive”

South Africa must do more to tackle rape and sexualised violence – including in the context of traditional rituals

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