Brenna Daldorph

Can you go plastic free? This London family did.

October 10, 2019

In recent years, it’s become fairly common for people to bring their own shopping bags to the store, but for the past 18 months, Philippa Robb and her son, Haydn Robb Harries, have been bringing their own containers, too. That’s because, after a long consideration, Philippa gave up buying single-use plastic in January 2018.

Food

Meet Nigeria’s small but growing vegetarian and vegan community

The World

April 23, 2019

In Nigeria, many say being a vegetarian is just not ... Nigerian. But a tiny, growing group is trying to promote a vegetarian — even vegan — diet.

Chronic insomnia plagues young migrants long after they reach their destination

The World

July 04, 2018

A recent performance of a play in London highlighted the struggles that young migrants face after they reach the UK. Many of them toss and turn, unable to sleep.

Music

A teenager from the Central African Republic puts his faith in Divine Efficiency

The World

March 27, 2018

It's not easy to make it in the Central African Republic. But Fortuné, a teenage entrepreneur, keeps trying. His latest project is a singing group.

Justice

In Kenya this month, prisoners voted for president for the first time ever

The World

August 22, 2017

On Aug. 8, all across Kenya, people spent hours in long, chaotic lines waiting to cast their votes in the election. At the polling station inside Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, the scene was a bit different.

Conflict

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'

The World

August 18, 2017

Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo says he witnessed police officers firing live bullets on protesters and bystanders in Kibera. Kenyan authorities deny that police used disproportionate force, but Octopizzo says he saw it for himself.

Global Politics

Student journalists in Kenya's largest slum have their own stories about the country's elections

The World

August 07, 2017

Student journalists in Kenya's sprawling Kibera slum have been covering their country's elections. But on Tuesday, the day of the vote, many residents are leaving. Kibera has gotten violent during the past elections.

Global Politics

Kenyans worry 'fake news' might spark more election violence

The World

August 07, 2017

Kenyans vote on Tuesday for a new president, and videos with phony CNN and BBC logos have popped up online to sway the elections. People are worried about a contested result and more violence breaking out after the elections, as it did in 2007.

Global Politics

Why French pollsters do it better

The World

May 05, 2017

French pollsters have spent the past 15 years working out a strategy to get a more accurate picture of National Front supporters.

Education

Some of the Chibok girls are getting an education and a new future

The World

March 28, 2017

Boko Haram means "western education is forbidden." But some of the Chibok girls who managed to escape the extremist group are getting that forbidden education.

Brenna Daldorph

Recent Stories

Can you go plastic free? This London family did.

Meet Nigeria’s small but growing vegetarian and vegan community

Chronic insomnia plagues young migrants long after they reach their destination

A teenager from the Central African Republic puts his faith in Divine Efficiency

In Kenya this month, prisoners voted for president for the first time ever

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'

Student journalists in Kenya's largest slum have their own stories about the country's elections

Kenyans worry 'fake news' might spark more election violence

Why French pollsters do it better

Some of the Chibok girls are getting an education and a new future

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