The Post-traumatic Organization
Even before the pandemic and other troubling events, trauma has been a world-wide problem. In response, organizations that provide health services have developed trauma informed workplaces and approaches to care. Trauma informed practices involve creating an awareness of trauma and its impact on individuals, creating a sense of safety, and […]
Authentic Leadership: Self-disclosure
A lot of attention is focused on authenticity. A leader must be authentic. But what does it mean to be an authentic leader?
Authenticity can mean that something is real or representative of a category. “We had a meal in an authentic English pub.” Authenticity can mean adherence to an enduring value. “She is authentic. She does not pretend to be someone she is not.”
Community based learning; leveraging opportunities in Africa
December 10, 2021: Community based learning; Leveraging opportunities in Africa presented to Prikkle Academy, Nigeria. Prikkle Academy is a unique learning community based in Nigeria which inspires children and youths through alternative education to create innovative solutions to community problems using personal, relevant and anticipated learning. On December 10, 2021, Paul […]
Mental Health issues resulting from Gender Based Violence
Gender based violence (GBV) is a pervasive and traumatic experience for many women. To raise awareness of the issue, the Tunaweza Foundation; Kachem Young Initiative and Nkechinyere Melva Uguru, a legal advocate, initiated Brave Voices 16 days of activism which included daily presentations about GBV.
Young Persons with Visual Impairments coping with Mental Health challenges
As a follow-up to his September 2021 presentation about visual impairments and technology, Paul Sachs was invited back to the Initiative for National Growth Africa to speak about mental health challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments. The event took place on November 10, 2021.
Visual Impairment – How to use Technology and the World around you to be your best
According to the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, approximately 26.3 million people in the African Region have a form of visual impairment. Of these, 20.4 million have low vision and 5.9 million are estimated to be blind. It is estimated that 15.3% of the world’s blind population reside in Africa.
Change Management presentation to ROC Marketing Consulting, Lagos Nigeria
Change is an ever-present part of life. The past 2 pandemic years have reminded everyone in the world how quickly things can change, and how important it is to adapt quickly to change. Pandemic or not, change management is also one of the most difficult management tasks. How can you lead change when some people embrace it, and others avoid it?
What Social Cognition can teach us about designing Human Robot interaction
When you say the word Robot, many people think of something from a Star Wars type movie – a human-looking and acting automated machine. In fact robotics and robots refer to machines that are programmed to do certain tasks or behave in certain ways to assist with different tasks. Robots include machines that help in manufacturing, packaging, cleaning or delivery. They may not look like a human at all.
Ensuring Support Services for Children with Disabilities amidst lockdown
Children’s physical, cognitive and emotional skills are still developing. So, children are more likely to express their feelings through their behavior than through words. Play and expressive arts are good ways to help children manage their feelings. Make these activities a part of a child’s day, whether during lock-down or not.
How can we ensure children’s mental health and well-being is stable amidst lock-down?
Joy for Children is a children’s rights and advocacy organization in Uganda, championing the rights of all children to live peacefully & without exploitation, to benefit from quality free education, to thrive in economic security & justice, and to prosper with access to clean water, good health care, & nutrition.