Tata Madiba R.I.E.P

Hey Dears,

At 95, Baba Nelson Mandela has peacefully passed away today, Thursday December 05 2013 after suffering from a lung infection. For me, He was a "champion of forgiveness"

He is an inspiration to many. Like many others, I am inspired with his humor, mostly with his quote about Education being the most powerful weapon that a person could use to change the world. May his legacy continue to dwell as his soul rests peacefully. We will forever love you Tata Madiba!

Below is a picture of the two great African heroes taken from ANC archives.

World AIDS Day

Hey Dears,

Today is World AIDS day. Do you know your status?

Whats your contribution on this matter?

Did you know there are many social programs like AIDS series made in different African countries to create more awareness to the youths and society in general?

Well, if you did not see any AIDS series, be sure to search for LOVE GAMES from Zambia, MTV SHUGA Kenya for season 1 and 2 (I love the theme song-LOVE, SEX and MONEY). Then the most recent one, that just got displayed is MTV SHUGA Naija-Home coming :). Below is the first episode. Keep up with them on youtube :) Btw, there is also Siri ya Mtungi from Tanzania although it is mainly in Kiswahili but there is english subtitles one could keep up with while watching :)

Stay protected xx

Getting to zero at work

Hey Dears,

If you did not know, ILO with the UN family launched a campaign last year called "Getting to Zero at work". Simply, this campaign is trying to eliminate Aids in terms of zero discrimination, through treatment, education and many other ways. How does it relate to work? well, the "likelihood of getting treatment equals to higher chances of getting employed" :)

Enjoy the video of the week as we are getting ready to celebrate World Aids Day.

Video credits: ILOTV

Working women

Hey Dears,
Today i want us to look at how the status of women in the society has changed. Do you think theres still a long way to go for equality to happen?
Apparently, nowadays women are more educated, working less at home and they have fewer children. They say that there are even more women university-graduates than men.
Well, no one will be shocked when you say you are going for a six month maternity leave but say you are on maternity leave for SIX YEARS untill the child can attend school.mh!
Life keeps on changing. I hope women will stay be able to keep their traditional ways even if adapting to the modern world is crucial. As much as i believe on women equality but i would not want to hear a mother is spending longer working hours than socializing her family first. Family first.
Nice day xx
Zita