The Only Kenyan in the Room
What does it really mean to be the only Kenyan on a global scholarship, twice? This is a story about access, opportunity, and the reality
Elizabeth Biwott April 17, 2026 No Comments
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Why Ireland? From an Essay Answer to a Lived Reality
Do you know why Ireland is called the Land of Saints and Scholars? When I first wrote my scholarship essays, I answered that question academically.
Elizabeth Biwott April 10, 2026 No Comments
The Email That Changed My Life: My GOI-IES Journey
Eight months of unemployment. Five unsuccessful scholarship attempts. Countless moments of doubt. And then, one email changed everything. “You are not just a pretty face,”
Elizabeth Biwott March 31, 2026 No Comments
When Migrant Women Thrive, Everyone Gains
What happens when migrant women are given real opportunities to participate, lead, and succeed in the workforce? According to speakers at this year’s International Women’s
Elizabeth Biwott March 13, 2026 No Comments
Love, Duty and Dementia: When Caring Means Putting Life on Hold
At 59, Janice Sweeney did not think that her life would revolve entirely around her parents’ care. Years ago, she moved out of Dublin to
Elizabeth Biwott March 6, 2026 No Comments
While We Celebrate Women, Some Are Still Being Killed
A woman wearing a blue denim jacket crying while holding a placard that reads ‘stop it’. Photo by Pexels
Elizabeth Biwott March 6, 2026 No Comments