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Opportunities for Creatives: April 2024
COAL works to inspire a well-informed, empowered youth generation contributing to Africa’s growth.
COAL has worked to bridge the education inequality gaps by offering alternative youth development programming that promotes literacy, civic education, socio-cultural exchanges, creative writing, and gender equality. We believe that the ability to read and write are fundamental for a young person’s success, making books essential for nurturing criticality in young leaders
In 2014, armed with the zeal of youth and the power of unity, Patience and Daisy gathered around them six other like-minded young women, and thus, COAL was founded. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that their vision took an official form with a formal registration.
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From its founding year in 2014, COAL emerged from a passionate aspiration to nurture a vibrant community of literature enthusiasts. Over the years since its inception, the tangible influence of COAL within the literary community is undeniable
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The Poets for Avoidable Deaths campaign aims to raise awareness about the critical issue of preventable deaths caused by disasters and hazards in Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions.
Edit Column Get ready to groove with The Custodians of African Literature teaming up with the Word Smash Poetry crew and the Avoidable Deaths Network for a virtual open mic! Let’s mark the International Awareness Day on Avoidable Deaths 2024 in style!
Edit Column The Custodians of African Literature (COAL) in partnership with the Avoidable Deaths Network is implementing a one-month awareness and advocacy campaign “Poets for Avoidable Deaths” that leverages the potency of spoken word poetry to elevate the voices of youths on issues relating to disaster-prone regions of the developing world.
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Unlock your creative potential and seize these incredible opportunities! From prestigious literary prizes to transformative artist residencies, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out—explore these opportunities today and elevate your craft!
COAL's Board member, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim has made it to the longlist of the 2024 Dublin Literary Award for his Novel “When We Were Fireflies.”
Theresa Ebi tells a story of the bond of friendship, war, corruption and loss in her beautiful Novel GASP.