Videos Archives - She is Africa https://sheisafrica.eu/category/videos/ Africa is rising. Africa is she ! Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:01:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/sheisafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-unnamed.png?fit=32%2C32 Videos Archives - She is Africa https://sheisafrica.eu/category/videos/ 32 32 142537479 Foreign Aid http://sheisafrica.eu/2025/03/09/foreign-aid/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2622 Foreign aid is the transfer of resources, typically in the form of money, goods, or services, from one country (usually a developed or wealthier nation) to another country (often a developing or poorer nation) to support economic development, humanitarian efforts, or address specific needs. It can take several forms, including: 1. Bilateral aid: Direct assistance from […]

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]]> 2622 Youngest presidents around the world http://sheisafrica.eu/2024/08/07/youngest-presidents-around-the-world/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:56:53 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2579 Today we are highlighting the youngest presidents and prime ministers around the world. Why does it matter? There aren’t enough young people in leadership positions in the boardroom and government. Business and government is shaped by decisions made by people. These people should reflect society’s demographic in race, age and gender. Hierarchical and patriarchal culture […]

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]]> 2579 International Youth Day http://sheisafrica.eu/2023/08/11/international-youth-day/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:56:41 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2496 International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 August. The day honours the traits of young people and also acknowledges the challenges they experience in the world. It is a day of reflection and also a day to commit to action. According to the World Youth Report (2020), there are 1.2 billion young people aged […]

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]]> 2496 International Day of Cooperatives: celebrating 100 years! http://sheisafrica.eu/2023/07/01/international-day-of-cooperatives-celebrating-100-years/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2471 Today, first Saturday of July, is International Day of Cooperatives. Marked since 1923, cooperators worldwide have been celebrating it for 100 years!  The aim of International Day of Cooperatives is to increase awareness of cooperatives and promote the movement’s ideas of international solidarity, economic efficiency, equality, and world peace.  Cooperatives have been around for centuries. […]

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]]> 2471 Top 10 recipient countries for remittances http://sheisafrica.eu/2023/06/16/2458/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2458 The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is celebrated on 16 June each year. Today, 16 June, we list the top 10 recipient countries for remittances. The Day acknowledges and celebrates the resilient spirit of migrant workers and the impact their contribution makes to households, communities and regions. Globally, 1 billion people are involved either […]

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]]> 2458 The 10 worst countries for child labor http://sheisafrica.eu/2023/06/12/the-10-worst-countries-for-child-labor/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:30:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2451 World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June to raise awareness around child labour. Globally, 160 million, almost 1 in 10, children are child labourers.  In the world’s poorest countries, slightly more than 1 in 5 children are child labourers.  Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest proportion of child labourers (26 per cent of […]

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]]> 2451 Most and Least Innovative Countries in Africa http://sheisafrica.eu/2023/04/21/most-and-least-innovative-countries-in-africa/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2445 Innovation matters for development. Innovation is a major driving force of long-term economic growth and sustainable development. World Creativity and Innovation Day is a global UN day celebrated on April 21 to raise awareness around the importance of creativity and innovation in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Innovation can make a difference in addressing […]

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]]> 2445 International Day of Happiness http://sheisafrica.eu/2023/03/20/international-day-of-happiness/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:30:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2426 March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United Nations member states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority. Happiness is a fundamental human goal. We need a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of […]

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]]> 2426 World AIDS Day 2022 http://sheisafrica.eu/2022/12/01/world-aids-day-2022/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2244 Today, 1 December, is World AIDS Day!  Climate change and HIV/AIDS represent two of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. Climate change affects everyone in the world. However, the impact is greatest in regions already facing other challenges, with vulnerable groups of people, including people living with HIV, the most affected. This 10 second […]

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]]> 2244 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women http://sheisafrica.eu/2022/11/25/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=2235 Today (November 25) marks as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, another year where women around the world kept fighting for their rights, safety and survival. Gender-Based violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and […]

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]]> 2235 The role of the African Union in ensuring digital literacy for all women http://sheisafrica.eu/2018/01/30/the-role-of-the-african-union-in-ensuring-digital-literacy-for-all-women/ http://sheisafrica.eu/2018/01/30/the-role-of-the-african-union-in-ensuring-digital-literacy-for-all-women/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:35:24 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=254   Two-thirds of the world’s population do not have access to the internet. In Africa women are 45 percent less likely than men to be online. Technology is power. It is knowledge. Empowering women through digital literacy will open doors of opportunities in education, employment, finance and wellbeing. Watch this short on the role of […]

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]]> http://sheisafrica.eu/2018/01/30/the-role-of-the-african-union-in-ensuring-digital-literacy-for-all-women/feed/ 2 254 16 days of activism against gender-based violence http://sheisafrica.eu/2017/12/10/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 19:52:18 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=148 As the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence comes to a close, I reflect on how far we have come as a community. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women have experienced violence in their lifetime. Violence is not only physical force but also sexual and psychological. In 2016 I attended South Africa’s […]

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]]> 148 Listeriosis in South Africa: what we know so far http://sheisafrica.eu/2017/12/04/listeriosis-in-south-africa-what-we-know-so-far/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:00:30 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=183 The Department of Health announced that South Africa has an outbreak of the food-borne disease listeriosis.  557 cases have been reported and 36 people have died from the disease. Watch my video to know more about the disease and preventative measures you can take.   She is Africa is a free, informative website. If you […]

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]]> 183 How can you end stigma around AIDS? http://sheisafrica.eu/2017/12/01/how-can-you-end-stigma-around-aids/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:30:38 +0000 http://sheisafrica.eu/?p=188 Ending stigma around AIDS starts with you and me. Watch this short video on what you can do to end stigma around AIDS.

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