AJWS Blog
The AJWS community has a lot to say about what's happening in the world. Read our insights about the struggle for justice and human rights around the globe — and meet the activists on the frontlines of the fight to build a better world.
After devastating monsoon, Sri Lankan activists bridge ethnic divides to help girls return to school
Between May and June, 2024, heavy monsoon rains bombarded the communities on the island nation of Sri Lanka and caused severe flooding and mudslides. The country, already experiencing a severe economic crisis, was pushed to the verge of calamity. The disaster was most dramatic in Southern Sri Lanka, where farming and fishing communities were left …
What it means to fight for Indigenous people’s rights in Kenya
This letter was written by Loolasho, a coordinator at AJWS grantee partner Kenya Indigneous Youth Network, to mark Indigenous People’s Day on October 14. We’re proud to share his words with you here. My name is Loolasho, and I was born and raised in a small community in the Laikipia drylands forest. I am a …