Bosco and his wife Edith are social innovators working near Arua, Uganda while raising their 7 children and fostering an extended family of more than twenty children. Northern Uganda is recovering from over two decades of armed conflict, which resulted in the displacement of almost the entire population of nearby regions. Many young people who…
“I am totally surprised, puzzled, shocked to learn that child-related issues are global/universal!” (India) “I leave this room a different mother, employee, and child of God.” (Kenya) “I’ve become more aware of children’s inherent dignity.” (Thailand) “I will want to call together my fellow pastors to the task of our responsibilities towards children.” (Benin) “I…
In September 2015, 193 United Nations (UN) member states adopted 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to be pursued by 2030, and pledged to “leave no one behind” while endeavoring to reach “the furthest behind first.” What does this mean? Individuals are left behind when they are trapped in cycles of extreme poverty. They are left behind as…
Last February, the Woven Africa team was visiting a Masaai village far in the bush. While there, our partner Philip Nasari started drawing a map in the sand indicating a village around the mountain that had no school or water. Philip had been approached by the maasai elders of this community, asking for help in…
This summer Loom announced a new member of the team: Early Childhood Education Coordinator Sypora Achieng from Kenya. Since then Sypora has begun school visits in Uganda and Kenya, visiting pre-primary schools belonging to the budding Education Alliance and compiling data on the resources available, teacher training protocols, and struggles each school and community face.…
by Nissi Undurthi Tall coconut trees, dirt road, and small sweatshops along the narrow road–these are the images that flash before my eyes as I think of my village. Located in the coastal area of South India, my village provided for a perfect backdrop for a wonderful childhood. Fifteen years of my life there…
Entrepreneurship is becoming a global force to be reckoned with, and continents like Africa and South America are no exception. “Africa’s young entrepreneurs keep moving the needle,” says Forbes. “They are taking more risks than ever before and building phenomenal businesses that are tackling problems and creating lots of jobs in the process.” Here at…
“Shame on you for going to the witch doctor and sacrificing your son just so that you can get rich.” These are the words Magreth Paschal read in a text message one day about her son with Down Syndrome. In Tanzania, where she lives, it is still believed that people have Down Syndrome because their…
Do your summer plans involve some time in the sun? Looking for the perfect book for that beach read or long flight? Here are ten books that made our summer reading list! Brave Souls: Experiencing the Audacious Power of Empathy Voices Rising: Women of Color Finding and Restoring Hope in the City The Dressmaker…
Loom is excited to announce a new partnership with Sypora Achieng, Early Childhood Education Services Coordinator. Sypora grew up in Kenya, where she was in and out of school due to a lack of school fees. “I had dreams,” she said with a grin, “to be a news anchor!” After graduating from secondary school, she…
