May 29, 2023

The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC), an advocacy organization representing the interests of European firms operating in Southeast Asia, recently produced a paper addressing the increasing prevalence of obesity in Southeast Asia in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Southeast Asia.

“Battling Obesity in ASEAN” provides emphasis on the major health consequences, economic effects, and other unexpected costs of obesity. It also makes recommendations on the systemic actions that are required to make a positive effect in the lives of persons who are obese.

The report proposes the implementation of the ROOTS framework 1, which intends to address the multiple

Blind Ambition, the business founded by Seema Flower is supporting two visually impaired young people to study journalism at the Academy for Disabled Journalists.

Jennifer Wanjira and Moses Chiira are both from Nairobi and passionate about journalism.

The Academy for Disabled Journalists was formed in 2019 and has seen over 80 students take part in the Diploma in Journalism or CFJ (Certificate in Foundation Journalism).

Jennifer Wanjira from Nairobi, Kenya developed an interest in radio presenting at a tender age of 10 years. She would find herself listening to different presenters, emulating them and recording herself.

Jennifer later unfortunately became

Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies!

Easter is right around the corner and these carrot cake cupcakes make the perfect festive treat! The cutest little desserts that are not only delicious, but make such a great addition to your holiday table. These carrot cake cupcakes are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour, shredded carrots, coconut oil in place of butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. The cupcakes are topped