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.
Can we nurture healthy human interactions?
Marjorie Garcés Ocares Temuco, Chile Can we nurture healthy human interactions? I chose a pencil to draw the portrait of the preacher. I'd always begin with the eyes because they'd tell so much. I was 7, 10, 13 years old, and I was sitting at church meditating,...
Emotional gravies with a sprinkle of salt
Akshita Kumar India Emotional gravies with a sprinkle of salt I bring the tip of the ladle to my lips, the gravy burns my mouth, the burn is welcome. “Mmh... It lacks salt”, I think to myself. Amidst the haze of skepticism, I hear a “ping” sound. I rush towards...
A Fate Worse than Death
Christian Nwanneka John Kano, Nigeria A Fate Worse than Death It was a hot afternoon in the month of March. Ubaka was trundling homeward from a mission in a far-flung land. He was at Obu, only halfway home, yet he’s weary and parched and looked ready to drop....
To make our ends meet
Sugandha Pallan New Delhi (India) To make our ends meet “Kehkasha! You got the job. It’s a miracle,” Assadullah said as she entered the house. “Abbu! Why did you leave the opportunity?” Kehkasha asked, wiping off the tears off her face. “Only one...
It was good for me
Opeziba Peters Nigeria It was good for me Waking up in shock to my skirt down and his fingers in my vagina, he scampered as I struggled to pull my pants up. My seven-year-old self, who had been running around all day and went to bed without a bath, couldn't go...
Once upon a time, a Tree Whisperer
Adaeze Chinemelum iloka South East, Nigeria. Once upon a time, a Tree Whisperer I know a boy who lived! A boy who lived hopping from tree to tree. A monkey! Enwe! OSA! He liked to call himself. The trees spoke to him and he listened. He knew when to crawl, hug,...