by Chiara Rusconi | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Afrik-Akili declaration Signed in 2022, the Afrik-Akili declaration was a contribution of an African sense (Swahili: akili), of the African continent, its people, its ecological richness and its place in the world. It articulated a shared understanding of African-ness...
by Chiara Rusconi | Dec 11, 2025 | Opinion
For decades, global conversations about climate change and conservation have been dominated by a particular worldview. A worldview that draws sharp lines between humans and nature, between society and environment, between land and people. This worldview has...
by Chiara Rusconi | Sep 12, 2025 | Opinion
The 50 Percent has launched its second in-person hub in Nairobi, Kenya. We kicked off with an inspiring workshop bringing together local changemakers to focus on youth leadership, civic engagement, and systems change in Kenya. We chose to establish the Hub in Nairobi...
by Rachel | Jul 22, 2024 | Opinion
“A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves.” Often attributed to an unknown author, these words have long held true for Kenya’s citizenry until recently. In the past few weeks, a wave of political awareness championed by ‘Generation Zs’ has swept across the...
by Rachel | Jan 17, 2024 | Opinion
The average age in Africa is around 20. Yet, the average age of African leaders is over 60. Closing this generation gap, the biggest in the world, is vital to enable the continent to engage with the problems of the twenty-first century and to give young Africans the...
