Writing my way through life, one story at a time. Where storytelling meets advocacy.
"Back to School", but not for all As schools open this week in Zimbabwe, the buzz is around “Back to School” preparations. Parents and guardians are juggling school fees, scrambling for last-minute uniforms and stationery purchases. These are the familiar rhythms of every new term. Yet, for many girls, there is a silent barrier that… Continue reading The Missing Item on the Back-to-School Checklist
I came across the quote, 'Friendship is a sheltering tree' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and it really captured my heart thinking about how important friendship is. Through the various seasons of life—from the harshness of winter to the scorching heat of summer—we can always find comfort and solace in our friendships. It always fascinates me… Continue reading “Friendship is a sheltering tree”
I was in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city a few days ago when something struck me; I couldn't help but notice how colonial the city's infrastructure is. I have been there numerous times before, yet for some reason I had never really paid attention to it. However, this time around it hit me differently. Once… Continue reading Echoes of Our Stolen Dreams: A reflection on Africa’s Interrupted Trajectory Through Colonisation
*In commemoration of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s an honour to feature the reflections of a young man who is learning to redefine what it truly means to be strong. His words remind us that strength is not about hiding emotions or enduring pain in silence. There is no shame in asking for help… Continue reading Behind the Mask: The Unspoken Battles of Men’s Mental Health
Rumbidzai arrived in Texas as a giddy, bright-eyed teenager with a suitcase full of dreams. She was ready to embrace this new chapter of her life with so much enthusiasm, despite the daunting reality of being far from home and alone, for the first time. Her first culture shock came quickly, the unbearable heat. She… Continue reading The weight of home
Megan Sekenhamo 