Editorial letter from Ramy Essam
Ramy Essams journey and working towards a change that is so urgently needed.After the spring of revolution in Egypt and the region, the journey of fighting for change has often been lonely, heavy, and hard.
KULNA is a people’s platform, for the change that is so urgently needed.After the spring of revolution in Egypt and the region, the journey of fighting for change has often been lonely, heavy, and hard.
I carried that struggle for years, with all that came with it - the pain, the pressure, the responsibility, and the complex trauma that comes from standing against dictatorship and against cruel systems in this world.Then I met my colleagues in KULNA.Working with KULNA reminded me that I am not alone.
It reminded me that the dreams and ideas I have carried for so long are still possible. That when people who believe in justice, dignity, and a fair future for every human being come together, real change is possible. A better and more equal future for everyone can be built.Being part of KULNA has been one of the most empowering experiences of my life.
Sometimes I still find it hard to believe that this is real - that I get to work in an organisation that truly understands the hardship I carry, and supports me not only professionally, but as a human being.This work has shown me that our struggles are not obstacles. They are our expertise and our power to make change.
