It was half-past five and Aunt Savitri was in the living-room, relaxing and watching television. I decided that it was time for me to leave. “I’ll see you on Saturday,” I said. “And again on Sunday at the barbecue.” “Yes, I’ll see you then. Have a good week.” “Thanks, you too.” “Don’t forget to take… Read More Trishan Visits Rehema
I was sitting in my room thinking how lucky I was to be here in London. It seemed like just the other day when my world had turned upside down. I left my home in Kenya when a woman whom I thought was my friend told me about a job at Pathfinder International, a non-profit… Read More Rehema’s Story
When Prunella walked into the living-room, Marcelus was in there, sitting in his favorite chair by the fireplace. He scowled at her. “Where have you been?” he demanded. “I’m sorry I’m late.” “You didn’t answer my question.” “I was at the library.” “Dressed like that?” “No. I was wearing my denim jacket.” “What were you… Read More The Marcelus Inquisition
She ran all the way to the beach and didn’t stop until she saw the silhouette of his house but instead of running up the stairs, she collapsed on the sand, the tears almost blinding her. Why had she come here? She should be as far from here as possible. She had promised herself that… Read More The Beach
I read this evening on the website for Violence is Not Our Culture about the passing of domestic violence bill in Pakistan. VNC congratulated their partners Baidarie Sialkot and Shirkat Gah and other civil society groups and women’s human rights activists who have been campaigning over the past few years to pass this bill. Baidarie… Read More Pakistan’s Senate Passes Domestic Violence Bill
I was shocked and sad when I heard that Whitney Houston was dead. She was only 48 years old–just a few years older than me. As I watched coverage on CNN and saw clips of her video The Greatest Love of All my heartfelt condolences went out to her mother Cissy Houston who was featured in… Read More Whitney Houston
Di Barrong is the founder of Bags of Love, a charitable organization which provides bags to the various community agencies that serve the needs of children in those scary days between being taken from their own homes and being placed in more permanent foster care. In her own words, she shares how this organization came about. A number… Read More One Woman’s Dream
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