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 The company that will be discussed is called ReusableSan - a very cheap, affordable, and reusable sanitary pad for women in Africa who suffer from not being able to afford menstruation products. I am Zimbabwean - it is my home, and a place that has undoubtedly the best human beings on the face of the earth. To see young girls suffer this way is heartbreaking, especially if it occurs in the country which is so special to me. However, in Zimbabwe, we do not focus on problems - we focus on solutions, and that is what ReusableSan does.  One of the most systemic issues faced by young girls in Zimbabwe is that they are unable to afford sanitary pads during their periods. As a result, they drop out of school during the days of their period and begin to fall behind in class. Unfortunately, they stop attending school. Typically, in Africa, when a young girl falls out of school, she is married with a much older man, and has a very high chance of dying due to pre-mature birth. Our missi...

  The provided quote from The Blue Sweater,  by Jacqueline Novogratz suggests that people around the world are starting to take global issues into their own hands, and find solutions through changing their individual actions to make a difference. With that being said, there are many potential ways in which these actions can be encouraged and/or incentivised. Whilst there are many issues, we are encouraged by the comforting fact that the world has good people in it, who strive to have a positive impact to the world and the people who live in it. In this post, the topic of discussion will be my way of making the world a better place, when it comes to violence and rape. Having three older sisters, I have always been aware of the difficulties faced by women. To think that rape still occurs, and the men who commit the crime get away with it, will constantly be a shock to me. The first step that I would make, if I was an elected government official, would be to impose a serious...

The article that will be discussed in this brief essay is the Five Surprising Moments in Vaccine History, written by Anna Rothschild. In this article, we are informed and educated about the introduction of vaccinations in the United States, and the evolution of vaccinations over the course of history, since the 1700s when they were first created. Going into greater depth, the author highlights the skepticism that surround vaccines, as well as the major advancements in vaccine technology. Additionally, the author, Anna Rothschild, is an award-winning science journalist who created educational series such as "Gross Science", therefore, it is safe to say that her reasoning and sources are very reliable. In the most simple form, and as mentioned in the introduction, this article explains a series of educational videos on vaccines, and goes into depth about the history of vaccines, the creation of them, the skepticism, and the evolution of vaccine technology. One element of the wr...

As I write this random post, I sit on a train from Tokyo to Kyoto, coming to grips with how incredible the world is. I guess what I am trying to say, is that culture is such a crucial element of life. The world has so many different countries, with many different kinds of people, and I feel so appreciative to be able to explore a different culture. indeed, it is fascinating to compare the way you live, to someone who lives in a city in Japan. Culture provides different traditions, perspectives, and morals. To even think that within a 2 mile radius of USC, there are masses of different cultures to be a part of and learn from. With all this being said, I am also reflecting on the duality of this topic. Despite so many different cultures in the world, we are all one. Yet, there is still so much conflict, so much lack of appreciation, and so much inhumane behaviour. I really hope that moving forward in the world, people can begin to appreciate, embrace, and respect others differences. It i...

 The book I chose to read was "Feel Good Productivity", by Ali Abdaal. Initially, what drew me to this book was the title; I love being productive, and sometimes felt that I was an expert procrastinator. Alas, this was why I was drawn to the book. What I hoped to get out of this book was tactics and ways to not only feel good about yourself, in terms of being self sufficient, but how to be productive, even when it is easy to be distracted due to your environment. Additionally, I wanted this book to spark a sense of productivity within myself, and it definitely did just that! One of my favourite takeaways from Abdaal was the emphasis on finding joy and satisfaction in the process of work, rather then merely coming consumed by the outcome. This really changed my perspectives on things. Rather than completing tasks for the mere sake of tallying up what you completed in a day, try and find genuine interest, joy, and passion with what you do. A particular quote that stuck with me ...

To: Clark Hansen From: Raphavel Koudounaris, Analyst (AMDP) Date: March 6th, 2024 Subject: Innscor Africa Limited (JAL) - The Investment You Need "Why should you invest in Innscor" is the wrong question, Mr Hansen. "Why should you not invest in Innscor" is the right question, and unfortunately, I do not have the answer to it. Innscor Africa Limited is a consumer goods company based in Zimbabwe, that thrives itself on social and environmental responsibility. After much analysis, it is recommended that AMDP goes forward with investing in IAL. We will first go over the AMDP guidelines, and where our ethics and motivations lie, from an investing perspective. Following this, we will do an in-depth dive about Innscor Africa Limited, the financials, and how they are attempting to constantly improve the environmental and social situation in their operations, despite being present in highly difficult economic and political situations. AMDP AMDP invests in companies that are ...