Gifted writer and storyteller, Chimamanda Adichie, shares a TED talk on why we cannot tell just one story of Africa. For too long, she says, Africa’s story has been limited to one of suffering, catastrophe, and poverty. Adichie says, “The consequence of the single story is this: it robs people of dignity. It...
Facebook is Connecting the World
Riding on a motorcycle taxi—the best way to travel in Rwanda—I started talking with the driver about his kids. Unexpectedly, he whipped out a smartphone and showed me pictures of his children on Facebook. I was disturbed by his one-armed motorcycle driving, but fascinated at the way Facebook is connecting the world. Here are...
Back to Rwanda
In January, I’m returning to the country I lived in for three years, Rwanda. I’m also spending time in Burundi and the Republic of Congo. I’m more than just a little excited. Over the past few years, I have primarily focused on our model and ensuring that we have the right people and resources...