On December 5th, 2013, Nelson Mandela passed away. His birthday, July 18, always a celebration in South Africa, has been termed Mandela Day. A day inspired by a…
Author: Sam Larkan
Sam has been a volunteer and advocate for Thanda since it first began in 2008. In 2015, she joined the team to work on their marketing efforts for 6 months. Prior to that, she worked for The Center for Women and Enterprise in Boston, MA and The Child Center of NY in New York, NY. In 2012, she received her degree from New York University in Media, Culture, and Communications. She enjoys and considers herself lucky to work for organizations that are making an impact and creating positive change for the communities they serve.
A Real Life Hero Challenges Conventional Education
“Within conventional education, we interact with the stuff we’re learning from a controlled basis. So anything you write about is something you can say confidently, this is how it…
Unless Someone Like You Cares A Whole Awful Lot
Happy Earth Day! While it is a shame that every day isn’t Earth day – as really, we should be aware of the earth and our impact on it…
Hero vs. Victim
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ noun a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities
victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ noun a person who has come to feel helpless and passive in the…