During the past few years, the worsening of the climate crisis has weighed heavily on society’s consciousness. Constant news of suffering in the Global South disillusions and disheartens us, making us feel that no matter what we do, it’ll never be enough. In a world se...

Our lives, year after year, have become more and more integrated with technology. We’re more reliant now on our mobile devices than would have seemed possible back in 2007 when the first iPhone was released. Of course, this break-neck speed digital revolution we’re goi...

I can’t speak for anyone else, but ever since I was old enough to actively read and engage with news, I've found the experience to be mostly distressing. Not a day goes by when I don’t come across some truly demoralising piece of news. At least my parents had the luxur...

Malaria is a life-threatening disease predominantly impacting lower income families in sub-Saharan Africa(WHO). There are 15 countries that account for over 80% of all malaria cases, three of the top four contributors being in Africa: Nigeria, the Democratic Republic o...

When we consume something, it is difficult to put a face to the person who has made this experience possible for us, who has crafted the clothes we wear or farmed the food we eat. It is important to be aware of these people and realize how the legacies of food labor af...

Protest, struggle, and political activism are powerful tools of resistance. Power through mobilization of people can create measurable positive change in our world. In particular, using art as a  nonviolent form of protest can carry immense meaning and strength, connec...

Haiti — the world’s first black republic — is undoubtedly no stranger to protests. A recent string of demonstrations has paralyzed the country and its economy for several weeks. Consequently, humanitarian organizations have postponed much-needed operations in the natio...

Since Donald Trump’s administration came into power, tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated into a trade war. As this conflict pertains to two of the world’s largest economies, media coverage has been deservingly widespread. However, another important trade...

Today, Chile is gripped with danger as civilians and the military engage in combat on the streets. Chile’s fight against their government boils down to distrust of the government and a growing resistance to rising costs of living. After the government released their (s...

Bangladesh, which was once famous for its powerful student activism’s success in protecting the mother language Bengali and later the key role of students in the liberation of the country, is today debating whether student politics should be allowed to carry on. What b...