Children with disabilities are exposed to a broad range of violence perpetrated by parents, peers, educators, service providers and others. Violence can take many forms, including bullying in school, physical discipline at the hands of caregivers, the forced sterilization of girls, or violence in the guise of treatment, such as electric shock ‘aversion therapy’ to control behaviour. In some cases, children are deliberately harmed to inflict disabilities that make them more sympathetic as beggars in the street.

As we’ve explored in previous TYC member resources, the foundation of a successful Professional Development journey is understanding your goals, skills, and areas of interest. But what happens if these change during the course of your career.

Nomalanga Ndlovu joined our #TYCCHAT to share her insights and answer questions on the importance of personal branding in today’s globalized, interconnected world of social media and entrepreneurship.

No matter who you ask, writing your resume can be a challenging task.

Some mistakes can seriously compromise the screening of the CV/résumé of a good professional in the recruitment process and eliminate a candidate from the available job vacancy.

Imagine you step into an elevator, and someone you professionally admire casually says, “So tell me about yourself.” It’s a broad question we’ve all heard, and a great answer can create new opportunities in both your professional and personal life. But you only have 30 seconds to impress your abilities upon this influential person.

Rafeeat Aliyu’s experience extends to both digital media consulting and writing, with additional skills in research and business development.