Groove n Grow Fiesta Training Report Background The Groove n Grow Fiesta is a training program designed for adolescents aged 17 to 19, based on the Thriving Teens Foundation’s Adolescent…
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International Women’s Day: Rights
by thrivingby thrivingRights: The Foundation of Freedom Women’s rights are human rights. Yet, across the globe, countless women and girls still face discrimination, violence, and limited access to opportunities simply because of…
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Peace with Love and Conscience
by thrivingby thrivingTo enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want, we must uphold human rights. Our conscience cannot be so heinous that we can live with ourselves…
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Poetry is a form of creative writing that centers around the expression of complex feelings and experiences. The interplay of certain words and rhythm makes poetry a powerful tool for…
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The waste we produce is our responsibility, from plastics, food, packaging and electronics. The international day of zero waste highlights both the importance of bolstering waste management globally and the…
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My Name: My Heritage
by thrivingby thrivingWilliam Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the USA said this about a name: “I think that the name that your parents give you,…
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In Kenya, The Children’s Act section (27) sub-section (1) states that No person shall subject a child to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family or private…
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Assertiveness; an important life skill
by thrivingby thrivingAssertiveness means standing up for oneself and being straightforward and honest with yourself and others about what you need and want. It is a part of effective communication. You can…
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We should all endeavour to have values.
by thrivingby thrivingValues are things that are important to us, things we support, things we would defend, beliefs, principles, ideas that define us, things that guide our behavior and lives, things we…
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How do I cope with grief?
by thrivingby thrivingGrief is the deep sadness and loss we feel when someone we loved dies. It takes time to cope with the loss and one must find ways to adapt. A…