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.
Defying the norms
Anonymous Kenya Defying the norms The hills protruded to block the light, after doing my form four exam. In our tribe, girls were seen as birds, birds that will fly one day to their matrimonial home. Girls were never counted as the heritage of the family, boys...
Strengths in our Difference
Syeda Sara Hassan Lahore, Pakistan Strengths in our Difference “We’re not the same,” I hear the words in the anger of another; the building rush of hatred mirroring my fear. Back then I could not find it within myself to ask “why not?” because some instinctual...
Three Pints of Kindness
Emmanuel Chika Eunice Nigeria Three Pints of Kindness “Ma'am, we need at least three pints of blood to be able to operate on your son,” the doctor told Ahneeka. “Is my son's blood group not available in the hospital's blood bank?” Ahneeka questioned, not willing to...
The girl with the afro
Surprise Mary Nyagoha Kenya The girl with the afro I grew up in an African setting. Around nature and all that it has to offer. Not the stereotypical setting that most Western countries believe we live in; where we get to chase or be chased by lions while...
Don’t Bring A Gun To A Kite Fight
Umaima Baig Pakistan Don't Bring A Gun To A Kite Fight The Summer of Fourth Grade, I was shot at, with the bullet grazing my hand. It was the day of Basant, a now banned holiday in Pakistan. The sole purpose was to enjoy the day flying kites and have a good...
Unspoken Connection
Emaan Aqil Abbasi Lahore, Pakistan Unspoken Connection The silence of the afternoon was punctuated by sniffles. Our school was barely visible between the branches of the oak as we grieved the loss of our pluckiest. I shuddered at the thought of how close it had...