Author: <span>Paloma</span>

Decolonising African Education: A Case Study of Snapplify’s African e-Library Project

Introduction African nations achieved independence from their colonisers back in the 1960s; however, as Nkrumah points out, the legacy of colonialism endures, at times manifesting in form of neo-colonial practices perpetuated by the states[1]. In Africa, “one of the most destructive effects of colonialism was the subjugation of local knowledge …

International Literacy Day 2023 – Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies

Almost a month ago, on the 8th of October, the International Literacy Day took place. Even today, more than 750 million adults are thought to be illiterate. This is concerning because literacy is essential for creating a society where everyone has access to the knowledge needed to live honourably and …

RACHEL – a digital device for a more accessible education?

Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all is one of the seventeen sustainable development goals for 2023 adopted by the United Nations. It is clear that developed and developing countries differ in their ability to accomplish this. If we don’t put effective measures in …