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.
Boduberu
Maldives is the setting for the legend of "Boduberu," a regional style of music and performance. The story goes that sailors who crossed the Indian Ocean carried Boduberu to the Maldives from his native Africa. The Maldivian term "Boduberu" directly translates...
Ramakien
The mythology of the "Ramakien," which is Thailand's adaptation of the Indian epic, the Ramayana, is one of the country's most well-known cultural tales. Prince Rama and his wife Sita are depicted in the Ramakien as having been banished to the jungle by Rama's...
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
The "Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal" folklore is one of Bhutan's multicultural tales. In the seventeenth century, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher named Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal established the kingdom of Bhutan. The tale claims that Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal arrived in...
Moon Festival
The "Moon Festival" or "Mid-Autumn Festival" tale originates in Taiwan. A traditional Chinese harvest festival known as the Moon Festival is observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, which typically occurs in September or October. The story of a...
Konda Kavum
"Konda Kavum" is a tale that originates in Sri Lanka. Popular sweet snack Konda Kavum is customarily prepared in Sri Lanka during the celebrations of the Sinhala and Tamil New Years. According to legend, a destitute woman who resided in a village created Konda...
The Elephant and the Six Blind Men
The narrative of "The Elephant and the Six Blind Men" is one example of a multicultural Indian tale. This tale is a well-known fable that highlights the value of variety and the various perspectives that people have on the world. Six blind men encountered an...