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END SARS PROTESTS The END SARS movement started in 2017 as a Twitter campaign using the hashtag #ENDSARS to demand that the Nigerian government disband the security unit. With Nigerians…
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In response to the recently commemorated Mental Health Awareness Day on 10th October, Blink International is collecting visual information on the state of mental health in different African communities. In…
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Has COVID-19 increased awareness of neglected mental health concerns? “You’re just looking for attention” “Just man up!” “It’s all in your head” “Just try to be positive!” “Suicide is so…
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If you are enthusiastic, willing to be on the ground and motivated to learn as much as possible then you are the ideal candidate to join our Mission. We are…
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Governments worldwide have closed schools indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 6th, 2020, The Government of Kenya’s decision to close all education facilities until January 2021 as a…
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On the 26th Of June 2020, Talk Africa published an article written by Blinks Executive Director, Tanya Maringo. The article is a call to action for all Africans and people…
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On the 1st of June 2020. Six youth from Gataka Settlement were selected to conduct a household survey of the needs within their community. This was not only a data-gathering…
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SUSAN KAMAU Susan Kamau* is a single mother in Gataka, an informal settlement located in Nairobi. The Blink survey team identified her during their need’s assessment conducted on 6th June…
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Over the past few days, we have been supporting local tailors in Kenya to go back to work to support the COVID-19 survival movement by making facemasks for those who…
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