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Prioritizing Mental Health: Why It Matters and Simple Ways to Care for Yours

by Sandra Adu | Oct 10, 2024 | Community & Activism, Inclusive discussions, Self Care & Wellness

Today is National Mental Health Day—a day to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being. At BelEve, we know that good mental health is essential for living an empowered life. It’s especially important for young girls and women as they navigate...

Festival of The Girl and our 7 practical tips to parent in a less stereotyped way

by Sandra Adu | Sep 26, 2024 | Beleve, Community & Activism, Community spotlights, Friendships & Sisterhood, Inspirational stories of change, Intersectionality, Sisterhood Stories

Festival of The Girl was born in 2019 from frustration turned to action. Co-founder Jen Toll tells the story. We want our daughters (and yours) to grow up in a different world. So we are doing our best to change it. Festival of the Girl, 9Oct2022, Photographer Bronac...

You’re not imagining it: the workplace is becoming more hostile for women Part 2

by Marsha Powell | Jul 9, 2024 | Education & Career

There has been a visible uplift in the number of women quietly quitting and taking up entrepreneurship, do you think this is a result of them re-evaluating their relationship with the traditional workplace? Yes, the visible increase in women quitting traditional...

Introducing ‘Diversity Diaries’: A Glimpse into Sainabou’s Journey

by Sandra Adu | Jun 5, 2024 | Friendships & Sisterhood

Get ready for an exciting addition to our content lineup with our latest feature series, ‘Diversity Diaries’. In this special edition, we’ll be diving into the daily life of our esteemed Youth Facilitator, Sainabou Jallow. Join us as we explore her...

Self-care is not selfish—it’s essential

by Marsha Powell | May 1, 2024 | Mental Health Tips, Self Care & Wellness

Hey, BelEvers! This May, we’re reminding ourselves that Self-care is not selfish—it’s essential, particularly as we recognise Mental Health Awareness Month. As the season of exams approaches, we invite our community to join us in prioritising mental...