At just 22, Michelle Popalzai is building a future for herself—and creating space for other Afghan women to do the same.
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Five movies that made me fall in love with black & white cinema
I have always admired a really well-made movie. Just as I immerse myself in well-written literary fiction, I immerse myself in the story and direction of cinema. And I don’t care how true The Catcher in the Rye might be about being aware that these are people acting- telling a lie. I like to see…
A craving for the slumber deep
Uncover the philosophical musings on life’s insignificance, the burdens we bear, and the possibility of what lies beyond the end/slumber.
How to Live in a Violent World Without Becoming Violent
I call and see myself as a seeker of world peace. It is how I understand myself at my core. And yet, I often question whether I do enough to stand for it. Once, when I questioned a radical interpretation of a religious ideology within my own faith online, I wasn’t simply disagreed with —…
Kenya Safari-The adventures of Sunny and Rani Episode 6: Kwaheri Kenya
The foggy ruins loomed around us. Rani clutched Mom’s hand; I tried to look brave, though my legs shook like jelly. Then the ground trembled—softly at first, then violently. Two massive elephants emerged from the fog, trunks swinging, tusks gleaming. Panic struck instantly.
Embassy of Hope West Bengal: A Home of Love, Care & New Beginnings
Greetings from Kolkata Hope Home.We are Suvojit and Jerusha Das, and since September 2015 we have been living here with 14 wonderful children. Previously, we worked at another orphanage in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, where we cared for several children. Unfortunately, that home had to close down, and we were asked to send all the…
Kenya Safari-The adventures of Sunny and Rani Episode 5: Night time fright at Amboseli
We had to wake up early in the morning for our long trip to Amboseli. I could hardly move out of my bed—it was too cold. Never had I imagined that Africa could be this cold. The last breakfast at Savela Lodge was as exciting as the others. These buffets were as amazing as the…
Kenya Safari-The adventures of Sunny and Rani Episode 4: The Masai Village and Lake Naivasha
This wasn’t deep in a forest like before—It felt more like a suburban town. Our resort was called Sawela Lodges, and to my relief, it had solid brick walls and proper hotel-style rooms. That meant I wasn’t going to freeze in the morning.
Kenya Safari-The adventures of Sunny and Rani Episode 3: Animals in their habitat
A day trip in Masai Mara Safari
Vote for the Little Artists of Embassy of Hope
On 14th November, Children’s Day, as celebrated in India, we hosted a joyful painting competition to honour the children’s creativity and spirit.