Language shapes how people perceive each other. Small differences in pronunciation can affect who is welcomed or dismissed. But language can also be a bridge. Two women in conversation. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student Fatma Ezzahra Rziga was...
Live out of suitcases for months at a time, and you learn what to leave behind. It’s not the physical stuff that matters but connections you make and keep. Suitcases beside a taxi. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced exclusively for News...
Bullies gain their power when people fear them. But sometimes our own inner strength is more powerful. A schoolgirl is bullied by classmates. Illustration by News Decoder. This article, by student Anderson Tuyizere, was produced out of News Decoder’s school...
Staying strong during hard times is the key to success. Set yourself some personal goals and don’t be afraid to accept help from kind people. Two hands grasp each other. (Image by simarik/Getty Images Signature) This article, by student Aloys Bizimana, was...
Around the world we see LGBTQ rights challenged, attacked and denied. But in parts of Africa, Queer advocates say perspectives are changing. Queer activist/educator Kevin Ngabo (right) and human rights advocate Egide Habinshuti at a Youth Pride event in Kigali,...