Field Notes

The iHEARD project was built to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescent girls and young women in Malawi by helping them to make informed decisions about their lives and bodies. Through local partnerships in the health, communication and education sectors, this project was created to improve the health and wellbeing of Malawian families and communities nationwide.

The iHEARD project was built to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescent girls and young women in Malawi by helping them to make informed decisions about their lives and bodies. Through local partnerships in the health, communication and education sectors, this project was created to improve the health and wellbeing of Malawian families and communities nationwide.

The iHEARD project was built to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescent girls and young women in Malawi by helping them to make informed decisions about their lives and bodies. Through local partnerships in the health, communication and education sectors, this project improved the health and wellbeing of Malawian families and communities nationwide.

At Magic Bus, lasting impact is created by passionate individuals who show up every day with purpose, empathy, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every young person. Their commitment goes beyond delivering programmes - they build trust, nurture aspirations, and create opportunities that change lives. In this edition of #MagicMaker, we spotlight Bindu Jadhav, our Cluster Manager from Beng

A record 57 Clontarf alumni from the 2025 graduating class have started university this year, showing what is possible when boys are supported to think early about life after school. A recent University and Mentoring Camp in Perth helped open that pathway for more senior students, including some who had never seriously considered university before. […]

The Clontarf Foundation has appointed Mick Gooda as Chair of its Board, becoming the first First Nations person to hold the role in the organisation’s history. Additionally, Jenni Collard has been appointed Deputy Chair, placing First Nations leaders in the two most senior leadership roles on the Board and marking an important milestone for the […]

Port Macquarie Academy (NSW) members welcomed the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, to the academy room on Thursday 23 July. At the time of the visit, Her Excellency was also serving as Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia while Her Excellency the Honourable Ms […]

Tostan has officially opened applications for the second cohort of the Cheikh Anta Diop Fellowship for Community-Led Development. The program targets young professionals and initiative leaders working across a wide […]

With the arrival of Shrawan 1, Nepal welcomes one of its most cherished festival seasons. This special time of year is traditionally celebrated by women through the beautiful art of mehendi (henna), symbolizing joy, prosperity, love, and new beginnings. To celebrate this meaningful occasion, Empowering Women of Nepal (EWN)—an organization run by women, for women—organized […]

On 17 July 2026, as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism, 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking, and Empowering Women of Nepal successfully organized our annual tree plantation program at Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality–8, Khoramukh. For the past three consecutive years, we have remained dedicated to protecting and restoring the natural environment by […]

At EWN hall, we are committed to investing in the professional growth of our team. From 8 to 26 June, three weeks, we have successfully conducted our 5-Day Resume Writing, Cover Letter, and PowerPoint Presentation Training on a weekly basis for our Guides and Assistant Guides. A total of 18 participants—15 women and 3 men—completed […]

By Roselinder Achieng Maima, Impact and Communications Manager When Rufiline Bitutu Moruri joined Solar Sister’s Apprenticeship Program in Kenya in 2024, she was simply looking for an opportunity to help her younger sister. Instead, she discovered a path that changed her own future. Jovial, hardworking, and highly motivated, Rifuline Bitutu Moruri, an entrepreneur in Kisii, … Continued

We are back with yet another 'Magic Buzzz in a Minute' A quick monthly roundup of milestones that matter. Stay curious, Stay Connected, Stay Magical! #MagicBuzzzinaMinute #MagicBusUpdates #ImpactforAll #MagicBusIndiaFoundation

Statement of support:Musicians Without Borders condemns the violent attack on writer Vladimir Arsenijević (Serbia) On July 11, writer Vladimir Arsenijević, Creative Director of the KROKODIL Association, with whom Musicians Without...

This blog was written by Fabienne van Eck, our Program Coodinator West Asia For months, we have been diligently preparing an incredible program with our 100 students from al-Kamandjati’s Hebron...

The detention conditions of women reveal specific challenges that remain underaddressed, particularly regarding menstrual hygiene and health.

We don't use sport only because young people enjoy it. We use it because, once they're playing, a game does something a classroom often can't - it builds trust quickly and turns it into lasting skills. In this episode of Play It Forward, Ned Wills of Laureus and Magic Bus UK sits down with Gareth Hughes of Manchester City to explore how sport becomes a catalyst for sustainable change, on the pitch

What do you do when your spirit is telling you one thing, but the facts in front of you say another? In this episode, Nyra and Tyreen take a 30-minute walk through the tension between logic and faith, certainty and surrender. Together, they explore what it means to trust your intuition when the evidence doesn't make sense, sharing personal stories of divine timing, unexpected blessings, and the mo

This session is open to any parkrun South Africa, Namibia and Eswatini 5k Event Team representatives (more than one member of a 5k parkrun Event Team can attend). Also invited are parkrun Ambassadors that support parkrun South Africa 5k Event Teams, either directly or indirectly.

Recently, I received a message from a supporter, expressing the concern that Musicians Without Borders “may – in practice – have certain ‘borders'”, as we had not also written about...

What if the patterns shaping your relationships started long before your current relationships began? In this episode, Nyra G and Tyreen Taylor take a 30-minute walk through the four attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Together, they explore how these patterns show up in everyday life, take the attachment style quiz, share their results, and reflect on their own experien

The Freedom Theatre Joins the Ágora Ciudadana por la Cultura Palestina in Madrid 14–15 July 2026 | Madrid, Spain The Freedom Theatre is honoured to participate in the Ágora Ciudadana por la Cultura Palestina (Citizens’ Forum for Palestinian Culture), an international gathering bringing together artists, cultural workers, heritage professionals, human rights advocates, researchers, and institutions

Return to Palestine Returns to the Stage The Freedom Theatre’s acclaimed production returns to the festival following an extraordinary audience response and a five-star review from The Guardian. From 30 September to 3 October, Return to Palestine will take to the stage at Pleasance Theatre, marking the production’s second appearance at the festival. Directed by […]

We've been taught to be strong, to hold it all together, and to show up for everyone else—even when our own cup is empty. In this episode, Tyreen and Nyra unpack the hidden cost of always being the helper. Together, they explore how emotional debt builds, why so many women feel responsible for carrying everyone else's burdens, and what it means to create boundaries that honor your own healing. Thi

Join Jaz Bias and Ayo Ngozi as we root ourselves in community care and cultural connection in our Medicine Making and Mutual Aid 3D! Interested in making and sharing herbal medicine? Join Jaz Bias and Ayo Ngozi as we root ourselves in community care and cultural connection in our Medicine Making and Mutual Aid 3D, a virtual offering hosted by Soul Fire Farm. In honoring our ancestral healing legac

This morning, Alex and Chaeli joined the team at Smile 90.4 for a really meaningful conversation. With it being Disability Pride Month, it was a chance to celebrate disability, challenge perceptions, and remind ourselves that inclusion starts with conversations like these. They spoke about how The Chaeli Campaign has grown over the years, the impact it's had, and why creating opportunities for dis

The Martyrs Return to Ramallah: A Theatrical Reckoning with the Dead, the Living, and a Memory That Refuses Burial A Critical Reading of The Freedom Theatre’s New Production Based on a Text by Walid Daqqa By Mustafa Sheta On the evening of May 25, 2026, The Freedom Theatre, emerging from Jenin Refugee Camp, carrying with […]

Solar Sister Entrepreneurs bright light, hope and opportunity to Sub Saharan Africa.

How one program, one bold idea, and the right support transformed inclusive sports education across Kenya — reaching over 5,000 visually impaired learners. You cannot change what happens on the field without first changing what happens in the staffroom. That was the insight at the core of Alive and Kicking’s approach — and it’s where the O365 Innovation Hub’s support made its most immediate mark.

“Instead of just talking about sports, we are now using our daily coaching sessions to introduce learners to the official rules — and the games have become far more engaging and enjoyable for everyone.” There was a time when the sports field was a place of frustration. Before the introduction of the Tucheze Pia program, Salvation Army Likoni High School for the Visually Impaired was seriously unde

How sport gave Grace Kanini a community, a voice, and a place to thrive. Every morning, Grace Kanini walks into school with a deep sense of belonging. For a visually impaired student navigating a world built for sighted people, that feeling is not given — it is earned, nurtured, and built one day at a time. Grace doesn’t feel like an outsider at school. Her sighted peers and teachers have made spa

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the powerfully unique voices of people with disabilities. 💜 Disabilty is not something to be hidden or overcome, it's an important part of human diversity. Together, we work towards a world where everyone is seen, heard, valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Let's celebrate disabled pride and disabled excellence, as we challenge barriers a

A mother of five, teacher, and pastor’s wife, Juliana Dauda lives in southwestern Nigeria, where she joined Solar Sister after being introduced by fellow entrepreneur Mrs. Keziah Mannaseh. When she made her first clean cookstove sale, she realized she had found a way to earn income while helping families in her community. She started with … Continued

We write this as Free Movement and Beurdies, united by skateboarding, art, and a shared belief in community, creativity and freedom of movement. Our collaboration was built on a simple...

We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes. Ella Baker Tender Greetings Beloved Community, As June draws to a close, we find ourselves in a season of fullness. The fields stretch toward their peak expression, medicinal herbs reach… Continue reading “June ’26 Love Notes”…

This video shows the highlights of the Linux Repair Cafe webinar presented 12th June 2026. - Intro Linux Repair Cafe: why Linux and why now? - Linux Repair Cafe starter kit: what's in it and how to get it - Q&A summary: client expectations and support after installation - Golden tips, also for the experienced... Linux Repair Cafe ISO: https://github.com/RepairCafeInternational/LinuxRepairCafeIso S

Plans are underway for a 5km race in Iraq, and we asked some of the team - including peer mentors - about their feelings leading up to the event.