Menstruation should not feel like a death sentence; neither should it be a limit to any woman’s or girl’s dreams. It is a phase in life that should be embraced just like any other. My name is Branice Adisa, a Change Champion at Young Jewels Foundation. Being part of...
Growing up in an urban area blinded me from the level of privilege I had experienced during menarche in comparison to my peers who grew up in the rural areas. Fate had it all figured out; I came across the Young Jewels Foundation. I had an epiphany and in an instant,...
“Poverty is not being without money, but being without hope.” Author – Unknown. Poverty is such an ill-stricken problem in this country. But in real sense, there is nowhere in this world that is poverty-free. Hey, my name is Eddy Kioko Mwendwa; a change...
So it is 5th June, it’s summerish in New York I think. We touch down at JFK at 6:55am or about local time. Never mind I still call it JKIA every so often because that’s where I frequent most. I am excited and anxious at the same time. It’s been a 15hour flight and to...
Gross? Not sure. It depends on how you look at it. But nevertheless chances are you are right. I had bought the cup anyway, so I had to try it. It felt like a first day of bikini waxing. A little awkward but then still curious enough to just want to go on. I believe...
