Equality for All

Stories from across the African Sub-continent: A pan-African storytelling campaign about equality, liberty, and justice.

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.

Deja Vu

Michael Ogumbe Kenya Deja Vu   “No matter what, mum, promise you won't let go, I am certain help is on its way..." Mwangi pleaded. "It is over, my son, it is over. Promise me one thing, though: You won't change. Even on this day, when I am leaving you," his...

Room 807

Ogalo Jane Kenya Room 807   Today, I felt unmotivated about going to work after the morning I had. I hoped my boss would not notice the black eye that I tried to cover up with makeup. After welcoming her last client, the building felt so quiet that I could hear...

We Define Our Culture, Not Defined By Our Culture

Agubalu Uchechukwu Lagos, Nigeria We Define Our Culture, Not Defined By Our Culture   As I exchanged wedding vows with him on my wedding day, the 14th day of July, tears streamed down my cheeks knowing that not a single member of my family attended the occasion....

Legacy of the British

Shravani V Bangalore, India Legacy of the British   Centuries ago, when English traders set foot on Mainland India, English was introduced to the indigenous people. Today, even long after the departure of the British from India, English continues to be the most...

My village, my world

Fariha Arshad Pakistan My village, my world   The world is full of colorful countries and cities. Each country has its own way of life, and it is this way of life that sets it apart from other countries. Such is the country with a green and white flag, which was...

Lost in Interculturality

Surendra N Bangalore, India Lost in Interculturality   Connect an idea, passion and interest through the struggle of hope and it leads one to the ray of path in conquering the crown. It's a general philosophical word I have noticed during my school time. Even...

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