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Today, we take a look at Ogiek, an indigenous community of hunter-gatherers in rural Kenya which has been hunted by land right clashes until recent time. Commonly referred to as the caretakers/guardians of the forest, the...

  Diana Setsofia Agbenyo lives in Ashaiman, a community (suburb of Tema, Ghana) which has a low rate of education coupled with increasingly low performance in most public schools in the community. Her passion for education...

Christabel Lapinni, a 12 year old student of All Souls’ High School, Ibadan Nigeria has launched a community development initiative aimed at empowering under-served communities. According to the report sent to us, during the inauguration of...

Several centuries ago, Niccolo Machiavelli forewarned: “When one asks a powerful neighbor to come to aid and defend one with his forces…These forces may be good in themselves, but they are always dangerous for those who...

After series of interviews and testimonial from community members, Ibrahim Olalekan had a chat with the Community Champion where he narrates to RuralReporters his journey into the Priesthood, his passion for community service, challenges and future...

A Cross River Catholic Priest, Fr. Peter Abue, is providing homes for orphans and giving them access to quality education to match their peers in other developed countries. RuralReporters recently made a road trip to Ogoja...

Young people are the future hence the need to actively involve them in the development process from the early stage. Today, Africa and the world all-over celebrates the annual United Nation’s International Youth Day under the...

I first met Thalia when I joined GVI as a volunteer. Just to make you understand where I’m coming from with this article; picture yourself watching Anna Kendrick in one of her comedy movies. Her enchanting...

Wedding ceremony is one of the biggest events any individual would host in his or her lifetime. It brings together families, friends and associates, many of who turn out in large numbers with gorgeous attires. For...

Chiemeka Chiedozie, the Project Director HUMANE GLOBAL CONCEPT in Nigeria and Africa, is passionate about caring for animals. Through his non-governmental organization, Chiedozie promotes animal welfare by engaging children below the ages of 19 years. He...