On World Water Day, discover how sustainable water and energy infrastructure is eliminating the 40km water collection journey for women in Tanzania and unlocking women’s power across the globe.
Month: March 2026
International Day of Forests 2026: Forests and economies
Sustainable roots: How community forestry builds economic resilience in Tanzania As the global community marks International Day of Forests 2026 under the theme ‘Forests and economies’, the connection between healthy forest ecosystems and stable local economies has never been clearer. The United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) explicitly state that forests are… Continue reading International Day of Forests 2026: Forests and economies
The Day the Dust Remembered: International Day For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2026
A narrative on why March 21 refuses to be forgotten — and what it still asks of us. Every year on March 21, the world pauses — or is supposed to — to confront one of humanity’s oldest and most stubborn failures: racial discrimination. The date is not arbitrary. It was chosen in memory of… Continue reading The Day the Dust Remembered: International Day For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2026
Beyond the silence: Why digital self-defence is the ultimate ‘Give to Gain’
“When we give, we gain.” This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme, set by the official campaign, is a profound invitation to action, challenging us to translate symbolic celebration into tangible progress for gender equality. Simultaneously, the UN Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” frames the political mandate for this… Continue reading Beyond the silence: Why digital self-defence is the ultimate ‘Give to Gain’
Africa Environment Day: The Maathai blueprint for Africa’s water future
On March 3, 2026, we once again unite to honour Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day. This day reminds us of Africa’s extraordinary ecological wealth and the enduring legacy of Professor Wangari Maathai, whose vision continues to inspire environmental stewardship across the continent. Recent reports from the World Meteorological Organization highlight that African nations… Continue reading Africa Environment Day: The Maathai blueprint for Africa’s water future