Looking Towards Our Future

Adizah Tejani

Life as a global citizen….

Category: Development Issues

  • Twitter Switch

    Old Twitter look to New Twitter look. I sometimes open Twitter on two tabs, this is what happened this morning, which made me go……ooooohhhhh.  I was happy that I could actually see the before and after shots,  all in one go.  Some social networking sites, just switch you over, others take you by the hand… Read.

  • Why I listen to TED

    For a few years now, I have listened in on great speakers at the TED Talks (Technology, Entertainment and Design). These talks are about ideas worth spreading and have been going on since 1984. I like the way it gets my mind ticking and picks me up, in the moments that doubts start to creep… Read.

  • Oxfam Pramble 2011

    Last weekend I was down at the Millennium Bridge in London to welcome the Oxfam Pramble team. So what is it all about? Let some of the volunteers tell you themselves: Have a look at  their route, all the way from London to Manchester showing their interactive journey! Another cool part of the finish line… Read.

  • Gender Equality: an activists view

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    Last month, Gender was a hot topic within International Development and the fight against poverty worldwide. In March it was International Women’s Day, UN Women gained some momentum and it also played host the publication of The International Handbook of Gender and Poverty edited by Sylvia Chant.  It has been great to highlight the progress… Read.

  • The Girl Effect

    Have a look at some insightful videos:   Read.

  • Last weekend I went to my fist blogging conference. It was early on a Saturday morning, but I found my way there hoping I’d given up my day for a good reason. By the end of the day I knew I had. Here are my top three highlights: 1) first was an inspirational and insightful… Read.