After Laura Perry Smalts became Jake, and then Laura again, she wanted to tell the world what it means to be a woman—at least to her.

#Blog4Dev
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'Justice' for the survivors of rape and defilement is still a challenge. We need to strengthen accountability for social justice!

@PEERTOPEERUG
UYAHF
Pearly🦋

#Blog4Dev
#16DaysofActivism

Meet the moderator Kansiime Onesmus . Onesmus is a Global Health Corps fellow and an Information Management Officer with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation under @usaid RHITES Program. He is a former World Bank #Blog4Dev fellow #ittakesaworld #DACUG2021 World Vision Uganda Irise Institute East Africa Irene Kagoya Paddy Mugalula Ministry of GenderUG

#Blog4Dev 2020 officially launched worldbank.org/en/events/2019… APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! #AfricaSOR

There is no greater pillar of stability than a strong, free, and educated woman.” So to all my sisters be educated and be the strong woman everyone talks about .
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World Bank Education Firas Raad
Youth Transforming Africa Ademola Olajide
#SSOT

So Yesterday i was selected as the Zimbabwe National Finalist for this World Bank #Blog4Dev Essay competition. This comes with an opportunity to join the World Bank delegation from Zimbabwe to attend the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC, USA 🇺🇸! I thank God🙏🏽!

C'est paru dans les dépêches de Brazza ! À vos claviers ! Vous êtes jeune (18-28 ans) et aimez écrire ?
Dites-nous en 650 mots comment la jeunesse peut participer à la lutte contre la #COVID19 : wrld.bg/WM1350C0ddY #Blog4Dev

I strongly recommend Tanzanian youth to apply for #Blog4Dev 2020 contest. Kenny Mmari Snr. Seif Chekanae Goga @EdBuberwa ESHI MICHAEL Petrider Paul @Rio_Paul Zuhura Abdul Paschalmasala World Bank Tanzania

Our 2021 #Blog4Dev winner Emma Kwaje couldn’t have sung it any better — Africa is the future!

Happy #AfricaDay everyone! Drop a 💙 if you’re proud to be African.

#RisingAfrica

Are you a young #Nigerian interested in development in your country? Do you love to write? In 500 words tell us: How can youth work with their governments & civil society organizations to respond to the #COVID19 impact? wrld.bg/mHyo50C8QMX #Blog4Dev

I was given the unparalleled honour to give the vote of thanks during our interaction with His Excellence, the World Bank Vice President Africa Region, Dr Hafez Ghanem. #Blog4Dev #team_Zim #youth_participation

Wow!! I’m beyond honored and extremely grateful to WB for this lifetime #Blog4Dev opportunity. It was a great pleasure writing on a topic I’m so much passionate about. Looking forward to continue this journey with fellow winners in Africa and speaking for the girlchild.

Congratulations to our 2020 #Blog4Dev winners! Young people from across #Africa shared ideas on how to end #childmarriage in their countries - I share my thoughts and name the winners below. We'll publish their blogs in the coming weeks - stay tuned! wrld.bg/3LLt50zz4Nn

They are sooo cute... 🤩

What comes to mind when we say ' #InvestInPeople '?

For Davis Mazula (Davis), #Blog4Dev winner, it means investing in girls' education to empower them as catalysts for economic growth and a sustainable future.

Join the conversation at africahsummit.mof.go.tz

God really came into my fights and fought for me this year❤🙏

1. I was suicidal, fought depression the first 6 months , I won & got closer to God
2.Took part in the World Bank Blog4Dev, I won
3.Took part in the 🇳🇦 Scholars Investment Challenge, I won

My 2020 achievements

✅ Blog4Dev 2020 winner for Somalia
✅ Finished writing my master thesis
✅ Graduated 👩‍🎓 🎓🎓
✅ Travelled back to my home country
✅ Got married 💍 ❤️

Alhamdulilaah calaa kuli shay

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @mevowanouchanc1
I am so glad to see you represent #Benin 🇧🇯 for 2020 #Blog4Dev cohort
I don’t have any doubt that this journey will boast your dedication toward : #EndChildMarriage
Go Go Champion ✌️

#YouthPower #Benin YouthGotTalent

After years of COVID restrictions, the World Bank has finally hosted its #Blog4Dev gathering and award ceremony for Eastern and Southern African winners, held in Cape Town 🇿🇦. I’m delighted to get the opportunity to meet Victoria Kwakwa, the VP for Eastern and Southern Africa 1/2

Arrived in Washington DC, ready to represent the youths. Harnessing this demographic divident is best foot forward in Africa’s developmental endeavors. #Blog4Dev
#WorldBank
#youthinclusion
#youth_participation
#Youth_Transforming_Africa

#Blog4Dev award ceremony at the World Bank HQ. Thank you World Bank Tanzania for seeing value in my blog. I’m looking forward to share more insights on human capital, digital economy and the future of work! #YouthTransformingAfrica African Leadership University World Bank Africa @WorldBank Fred Swaniker

With so many Highs and Lows from 2020. I’m grateful for the Highs and the lessons I have learned from the Lows.
Here are a few of The Highs from this year:
-First Namibian Winner of The World Bank Blog4Dev Competition

●This year's #Blog4Dev 2020 winners list is out! We invited young people across #Africa to share their ideas on how to #EndChildMarriage in their countries. Meet our winners and be ready to read their blogs: wrld.bg/3LLt50zz4Nn

►Meet #Tanzania 's Davis Deus Mazula👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Wishing all #Blog4Dev winners a HAPPY 2019-tagging a few of them Riro Jeremy @patrickgithinji Nyawira Gitaka. benazirmoha collin namayuba🇰🇪 @misswakoli Mercy Peter K. Janes Amondi Owuor His Royal Highness Mary Helda Akongo Katende stephen Mercy Melody Kayodi RudaSingwa Tendo Mirembe Namata Julie Gichuru