Writing
Embracing Plurality and Complexity to Forge Peace
When the world loses its conscience, our best response has always been to act with compassion. During the worst periods of the war in former Yugoslavia, UWC Adriatic opened its doors to welcome their young men and women; and when refugees escaped from the Balkans to neighbouring Slovenia and here in Italy, the college was right there with them. We washed their feet, we enveloped them in a warm embrace, and we listened to their stories.
Mayday! We're Going Under Water!
No one is immune from the effects of climate change, so why aren’t we taking this more seriously? What does a measured, responsible leadership response look like?
Heartbeat of the African Diaspora
On a hot day in Qatar, a number of random encounters between a young African business visitor and African service personnel ignites deep introspection about the inner thoughts and public perceptions of Africans in the diaspora.
Beauty of the Dark Continent
The global image of Africa has often been negative, but the stories of Africa's leading figures paint a very different picture if we dare to engage respectfully.