Who Are the Rohingya? The Crisis Behind the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
Nine years after fleeing genocide in Myanmar, 1.1 million Rohingya refugees remain stateless in Bangladesh. Here's what's happening, and why OGA is amplifying their voices.
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Conceição Evaristo: Escrevivência and the Literature That Refuses to Be Silenced
Conceição Evaristo coined "escrevivência," turning her own life and the collective memory of Black Brazilian women into literature they author themselves. A look at her path, her ideas, and why narrative equity starts with who gets to tell the story.
The Silent Price of Empathy: Why the Indifference of Others Hurts Us So Much
Empathy is frequently described as a fundamental virtue. It is the engine that drives us to fight for causes, to worry about justice, and to feel the pain of the genocide in Gaza or the urgency of global emergencies. However, we rarely discuss the heavy cost that this virtue demands, especially when it collides with generalized apathy.
Ailton Krenak: Indigenous Voice, Nature Philosopher, and Guardian of the Earth
Ailton Krenak is the indigenous voice who became the first Immortal of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. His powerful philosophy invites us to postpone the end of the world, challenging anthropocentrism and defending nature as a living organism. Immerse yourself in his history of resistance and the essential ideas of one of Brazil's greatest thinkers.
Abbas Al-Faouri: From Displacement to Self-Driven Science, Research, and Astronomical Inquiry
Abbas Al-Faouri shares, in his own unaltered words, a journey from forced displacement to self-driven science, mathematics, and experimental research. From building microscopes with recycled materials to student innovation and astrophysics research, his story shows how curiosity, discipline, and access to knowledge can transcend structural barriers and expand what is possible.
Keeping the Door Open: Why Reciprocity Strengthens Community-Led Initiatives
Community-led initiatives thrive because people contribute in different ways. Discover why reciprocity, storytelling, and paying it forward help create lasting opportunities for everyone.
