Equality for All
Equality for All was Lighthouse’s first pan-African storytelling campaign, amplifying voices from more than 20 African countries. People from all backgrounds, students, activists, artists, and community leaders, shared personal stories about equality, liberty, and justice. The campaign collected over 150 powerful stories through school programs, community events, and digital platforms, reaching more than 1.2 million people across the continent. Each story offered a unique and honest perspective on the challenges and hopes shaping communities today.
For us, this campaign was never just about storytelling. It was about creating space for people to speak about what matters to them,” said Ashitha Nayak, Founder of Lighthouse. “Africa has always held many voices and many truths. We wanted to honour that depth and honesty. Justice begins when people are truly heard
Today, the impact of ‘Equality for All’ continues to grow, with stories being shared in classrooms, youth forums, and community spaces, sparking deeper conversations and inspiring collective action.
Glimpses of Black and White
Margaret Chinaza Nigeria Glimpses of Black and White I recall that particular day, flashes of burning flesh and the thick smell of iron in the blood that was spilled on the brown sand. That day Mother dressed so well, so sure today would be her biggest...
The new teacher
Ansila Ummer UAE The new teacher “Aren't you the one who applied in the angels school?” asked a lady in a blue tee and jeans. She probably looked like she was from the Philippines. She, along with some others, were cleaning off the mud from playing in the...
Tradition should be appreciated not forced
Oluwatoyosi Kehinde Sokeye Lagos, Nigeria Tradition should be appreciated not forced I wonder why tradition is being forced upon us. I know our elders and parents see it as a way of keeping the lineage, but something that should be taught in a way that we -the...
Inauguration
Anushka Unknown Inauguration Numerous international leaders attended the inauguration because it was an autumn day for the people of South Africa. They have gotten freedom from restriction and deprivation. They are now free, no longer treated differently or...
When Lagos and Nairobi Collide
Nancy Ouma Kenya When Lagos and Nairobi Collide It was a good day, one of those beautiful sunny afternoons. And he was just sitting there, on a bar stool, eating his lunch quietly. He looked unsettled, like something was bothering him, like he was quite out of...
Keep Smiling
Tushar Abdullah Dhaka, Bangladesh Keep Smiling “Keep smiling!” The doctor said to the patient, “you have tea, coffee, wine, cigarettes. What to eat?” The patient smiles shyly and says: “Don't stay, doctor, it doesn't take anything, I have eaten from home!”...