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.
Afraid of the Dark
Lavanya Krishna Bangalore, India Afraid of the Dark I didn't know what a skort was when I first walked into the homeroom. I didn't know what homeroom was, either. My teacher said, "a skort is in between a skirt and shorts. Both and neither. Like you. Indian and...
Sight
Shivani Raj Urs L India Sight Sitting across the corner was an old man with tattered clothes. On the other side of the hospital room separated by a black thick curtain was another man aged towards his mid-thirties. The two men could not see each other's faces,...
People you meet
Gal Markovitz People you meet I used to travel a lot across the world. It was mine as I traveled alone. The only problem was that I am from Israel. I don’t think it's really an issue for everyone, but you hear enough scary stories, and you know your status....
The Decision
Linda Uchegbu Nigeria The Decision “I needed to grow. The thought made me scared because I knew everything would have to change.” Alphonsus had never shared his story before. The worried look on his granddaughter’s face prompted the flow of a story long...
Lost in translation
Elizabeth Oluwayemisi Idudhe Lagos, Nigeria Lost in translation I had just resumed at my new office. Henk, the Head of Department was Dutch and a Bachelor, while the Travels Coordinator Sasha, a woman, was Russian. A few days later, another Russian woman, Olga,...
From Darkness to Light
Preetima Das Assam, India From Darkness to Light I opened my eyes, catching my head due to pain while sitting up from the ground and told myself: "How dark the sky is!" Then I stood up, and while walking through the street, suddenly I bumped into someone. A man...