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.
Getting to know myself
Jiya Krishnakumar United Arab Emirates Getting to know myself It was the middle of the school year when my mom decided she needed to go to Brazil for her job. I was left alone with my dad for the next four weeks. And perfect timing, too! My history teacher just...
The Last goodbye
Sidra Pakistan The Last goodbye This is a story of a young girl Hira and young boy David. Who met with each other on a flight. Both belong to different religions, cultures and countries but still both fell in true love with each other. Both realized in their...
The Horrors of Tribalism
Lucy Mwelu Kenya The Horrors of Tribalism There is a certain seduction in graduating. The degree in your hand is a leeway to incredible wealth. Finally, years of immersing my feet into chilling water to study would pay off, or so I thought. In my...
From a boat to an island of hope
Jonathan Lam Jackson Heights, NY, United States From a boat to an island of hope A boat from Vietnam floats in the sea, as a mother cramped on the boat holds her kids waiting for help. Eventually, the boat lands in Malaysia, where the mother and her kids will...
‘Twas the Voice of the Migrant
Josef Wolanczyk Canada ‘Twas the Voice of the Migrant ‘Twas the voice of the migrant, I once heard them speak— Just once, for you see, They were awfully meek. Oh, not without trying To master their fear, And what fears they had conquered To make it to...
A married girl
Khadija Noor Mehal Lahore A married girl This society I belong to, expects a girl to get married young and tender,with no relations to her family or pursuit of dreams. She becomes an object of the husband’s family, expected to serve like a slave. An educated...