Don’t you believe the future is promising?

Don’t you believe the future is promising?

A collective poem coordinated by Josefina Mas “My land of golden fields; sunflowers and scented winds. Land of odors that remind me of a childhood painted with yellow sunsets. Rivers and seas that carry my illusions, my thoughts, and my destiny. The calming...
Is it air or smoke that we breathe?

Is it air or smoke that we breathe?

Pakistan is the second-most polluted country in the world. Its second largest city, Lahore, is also one of cities with the world’s worst air quality index records. Malpractices such as trash burning, lack of eco-friendly vehicles, inefficient use of energy, unreliable...
Humanitarian Hypocrisy

Humanitarian Hypocrisy

War and conflict bring no good to society and have a hugely destabilizing impact on the communities and economies involved, causing them to be reliant on humanitarian aid. Looking at two countries, Ukraine and Afghanistan, who have both experienced, or are still...
FIFA 2022- Limits of policy action

FIFA 2022- Limits of policy action

FIFA has a global presence and contributes to international relations through its governance actions. It is a significant player in international relations because of its economic importance, the global scope of the sport it represents, the fervour that football...
Time and space for a sustainable higher education

Time and space for a sustainable higher education

his article was inspired by a lecture given by Anne Snick and Michael Winter on learner-driven education at The 50 Percent’s intergenerational skill-share session. If you are interested in joining the upcoming lectures, feel free to follow The 50 Percent on...