Memorable Moments from Cote d’Ivoire
My home country Tunisia used to bear the name of an entire continent. It used to be named Ifriqiya and I occasionally wonder…
Read moreCelebrating Fifty Years of Literacy Progress
It might come as a shock to many of us that the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization, which most…
Read moreChildren Are Too Often the Forgotten Victims of War
As a child, I thought that every other child in the world was born to be loved, protected and nurtured by family. The first…
Read moreShining a spotlight on frontline aid workers during World…
It is widely recognized by experts around the world that the climate of our planet is changing. And it is changing quickly,…
Read moreWe have to live up to the Founding Father’s legacy
I remember that day very clearly – November 2, 2004 and the 19th day of Ramadan. I had just returned to the UAE after…
Read moreWe Have to Live Up to Sheikh Zayed's Legacy
I remember that day very clearly – November 2, 2004 and the 19th day of Ramadan. I had just returned to the UAE after…
Read moreAid versus Empowerment: A Fine Line That Can Make or Break Your…
When I speak to people about my work in philanthropy, I always start by describing the fine line between 'doing good' and…
Read more"I do not recall ever feeling as happy as I felt it in Nepal"
On 10 November 2014, our large bus stopped in front of the village of Barkamuda, Nepal, where a large crowd of people waited…
Read more“Feel Good” Volunteering versus “Impact Generating” Volunteering
It is a scientifically proven fact that “volunteering offers more real happiness than any other venture in life”.
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