I think when we discuss women issues, especially in Africa, we really don’t stop to pay attention to widows. Widows are vilified, their legal rights trampled upon, and many live in abject poverty post the death of their spouses. That a continent treats one of its most vulnerable demographic in such inhumane state is appalling. …
I can’t recall a time, when I lived in Nigeria as a child, that I wasn’t having to fetch drinking water, along with my siblings, for my family. I fetched from the neighbors who had water to sell, and I also fetched in very few instances from the well in the back of our flat …
It has been really impressive to watch Saran Kaba Jones and her team grow Face Africa. As a business owner, one of the things I know is the challenge of growing a business from ground up. When the business is a non-profit, the challenges are even harder. In Saran’s case, not only has she done …
The 2014 Face Africa Gala will be held on March 22nd, 2014. The event is a fundraiser event produced by Ladybrille Woman Alumna Saran Kaba Jones‘ FACE Africa organization to help provide clean water for the citizens of Liberia. To date, Face Africa has provided clean water with 30 completed projects. “Since 2010, FACE Africa …
Continuing our #FaceAfricaWeek on Ladybrille focus, if you have not purchased your tickets yet for FACE Africa’s Annual Gala, be sure to do so. The event takes place this Saturday. See all the details below. You’re Invited to the FACE Africa 5th Annual WASH Gala. When: Saturday, March 22, 2014 Where: Pier 60 @ Chelsea …
Leading photographer, Yetunde Babaeko holds a first of its kind breast cancer awareness photo exhibition geared to inspire the Nigerian public to join in the fight against cancer. The photo exhibition titled “Battle Scar” will hold on the 8th of March at the Goethe Institute, Onikan by 2pm. This exhibition will showcase photos taken by …