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.
Africa, feminism is power
Anonymous South Africa (limpopo) Africa, feminism is power I was five years old when I was taught how to carry myself as an African female. As in how to speak, sit, walk and so on. It made me feel so trapped because I couldn't be who I really was. "Sit properly...
Tug of War
Aaditya Sengupta Dhar Mumbai, India Tug of War No bigger Cricket match: India versus Pakistan! The stadium, packed with fans, on one side a sea of Indian blue, the other, Pakistani green, taunting each other as emotions boil over. Virat Kohli sends the ball...
A Saturday like Today.
Marvellous Adelaja Nigeria A Saturday like Today. While I like to eat "amala" and "ewedu" soup on Saturdays, especially cold Saturdays, like today has promised to be; Amaka, my yellow-skinned roommate would always insist on having a plate of "Fufu" and "Oha"...
Tolerance
Abdiel Tabuzo Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tolerance One night, a child was born into a different land, far away from his parent's homeland. He grew up beloved by his parents and family. In the foreign land, he needed to blend in. He went to a school where...
Onye Mmeri- The one who conquers
Eniola Kwuelum Lagos, Nigeria. Onye Mmeri- The one who conquers As I approach the exit of the Anambra International Airport in Anambra, Nigeria, I see banners of my name waved in the air. Some of them contain my old pictures, and I guess that must’ve been my...
Love is Love!
Victor Udonsi Nigeria Love is Love! Last month, I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with a Palestinian expatriate living in the USA. I have never been more grateful for online forums in my life. We had a lengthy discussion and just like me, he revealed...