Sir William Gerald Golding, the author of the world-famous Lord of the Flies, is purported to have said, “He who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience.”
<!--... Read moreThe importance of including men in Menstrual Health
Male inclusion should be made a key component of Menstrual Health Management (MHM) programmes as men have an essential role in their effectiveness. Cultural norms around menstruation are rooted in gender inequality… Read more
The Importance of Role Models
Community heroes
Children often provide interesting answers when asked… Read more
Emma’s Journey
Leaving home
Emma was only eleven when he decided to run away from home, but he remembers the incident clearly. He was working on… Read more
The devastating impact of the UK Aid cuts
This is an open letter to the Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs),
My name is Nicola and I am the… Read more
I am empowered, periods can’t make me dropout of school
A UNESCO report estimates that one in ten girls in Sub-Saharan Africa miss school during their menstrual cycle. This can equate to as much as 20% of the school year. Many… Read more
11 reasons to be hopeful from S.A.L.V.E.
2020 was not the year any of us expected. We have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a multitude of ways, where our normal way of life was no longer… Read more
A Blessing in Disguise
Tom’s journey to S.A.L.V.E.
People around the world have reacted to Covid-19 in different ways. Meet Tom* for whom the pandemic is a blessing… Read more
Climate Change: How do we create a sustainable future?
The Inequality Question for this month was: “Which adaptation measures need to be taken NOW to cope with climate change to ensure a sustainable future for us all?”. Responses flooded in… Read more
Small But Mighty
S.A.L.V.E. International joins bid to save small international development charity sector
S.A.L.V.E. International is joining thousands of other small international development charities across the UK in their call for… Read more