Equality for All
Equality is a fundamental human right for all to enjoy. It have been given special importance in the UN Human Rights Charter and is present in the Sustainable Development goals with regards to access to education, clean water, health and socio-economic growth. The term ‘equality’ blankets a lot of the basic principles needed in global communities.
Lighthouse Africa embarks on another project after ‘Stories of Kisumu’ to bring to light the voices of hope and inspiration from the youth of the African subcontinent. ‘Equality for All’ brings together those changemakers who wish to see true progress in their communities for all aspects of equality: socio-economic, gender-based, political, generational, and more!
Equality for All brings audiences a chance to delve into the mindsets of the younger generation first hand and hear their side of the narrative. What does equality mean to them? How would they like to see equal growth in their society and what drives them to keep working for a better tomorrow? Find out their stories through special podcast episodes, audio stories and video readings all revolving around the theme of equality.
“Since our childhood, we’ve heard about ‘Equality of Opportunity’ as a must-have for global communities to thrive. But what happens when that equality is not a given, as a function of where we are born, our background, race, or gender? Or any other factor that is beyond our control? Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. With our campaign, we travel across the majestic African subcontinent – one story at a time, we unravel the dire realities of socio-economic, gender, political, social, and other forms of inequality in the lives of the everyday people of Africa. Those of us at Lighthouse might not be experts on the matter, but we are allies in this movement, and we want to add our voice to the larger conversation around improving access and leveling the playing field across the globe.” – Ashitha Nayak, Founder.
As the parent organization for Lighthouse, the Melton Foundation provides funding, new avenues for collaboration, outreach and engagement for our campaigns. Melton Fellows and community members also participate as guests and supporters for Lighthouse campaigns, and we are grateful to the organization for enabling us to make our projects and campaigns a reality.
Dr. Steffen Bethmann
Executive Director, Melton Foundation
Audio Stories
Hear short stories on equality narrated by Raymond!
Video Stories
Watch Cristine’s narration of inspiring stories on the theme of equality.
George Floyd by Elodie James
The World That’s Full of Inequalities by Olivia Daniels
The Good Crocodile by Stephany Gabriela
Inequality by Wistful Wanderer
Twitter Spaces
Engage in interactive activities happening around the camapign in twitter space events.
Photo Series
A photographer from Nairobi shares images that incite equally in his view.
Written Stories
Break the Bias
Chapter 1 Gender inequality doesn't make sense on any level and how it's ultimately termed as women's issues. Moreover, how feminism has become synonymous to man-hating still doesn't sit right with me. Why has the word become such an uncomfortable one? ...
Equality for All
In the spirit of our motherland, Africa Has taught us to always embrace others As it has always embraced each one of us, No matter who we are, Before our beloved motherland we are All equal! And yet time and time again Our women have been treated As the lesser...
End Inequalities, End AIDs
COVID-19 has brought these inequalities to the forefront, exposed them and forcefully, demanded accountability and resolutions. The HIV response addresses inequalities that drastically affect the key populations and priority populations such the LGBT community, and...
Scaling Up Women’s Empowerment
Women in Kenya face high levels of unemployment, particularly amid a weakened economy over the COVID-19 period, the situation is even worse for young women who risk domestic violence, trafficking, rape, depression, and inability to care for themselves and their...
The Shopkeeper and Other Stakeholders
Like other prejudices, gender bias can be subtle, so much so that you may fail to notice. You may fail to notice, for example, that the shopkeeper swiftly turns their attention from you to a new male customer, leaving you standing there awkwardly. Or that your male...
The Unseen
Poverty has a way of making you invisible, as if the very atoms of your being become air. People pass you by, avoiding eye contact, as though a look in the eye could actually spring you to life. And like Pinocchio, you could finally become a real boy. Eventually, you...
Meet the Team
Brenda Nyamichaba
Vivian Kagwiria
Raymond Kigai
Patrick Mbugua
Sara Hassan
Cristine Lui
Our Partners
