Simuka Africa Team Briefing: April 10, 2026
Hello, All:
We hope you have a pleasant Easter holiday weekend in your region! Please note the following critical updates below that have impacted my response times.
Due to the number of staff & artists in crisis that I speak with during the week, I often answer your email questions in these briefing. The best way to reach me with an immediate question, concern, or situation is via WhatsApp: +1 (401) 259 - 5894.
— M.
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Administrative Updates
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1) Q2 Staff Crisis Notification: A serious break-in & theft occurred at Simuka Africa’s Norton Library. An investigation is ongoing. Simuka Africa will also release a public statement once we are given clearance. We will need 2 creative volunteers to assist. Email me if interested in this critical outreach.
2) The Creative Career Focus Meeting scheduled for April 11th has been rescheduled for April 25th. There is now ongoing construction in my immediate area through next week to repair storm damage, resulting in noise & power disruptions. Apologies.
3) After consulting our Advisors, the Simuka Africa A.I. Policy has been expanded. So far, we have received 14 articles and 2 reports with A.I. hallucinations of false information or sources that do not exist.
4) Currently, our social media metrics are down by 54%. Our social media & websites assist us in qualifying for grant funding. Submit quality work. Like the posts on social media. Tell others to visit us to learn more!
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March Publishing Stats
Networking: 17 new leads on LinkedIn, 22 new artists, students & professionals following.
Simuka Africa Journal Articles: 8
Interludes Articles: 8
Graphics: 85
Videos: 8
THANK YOU!!!
The May Social Media Calendar
We welcome more staff submissions for the Brazen Open Call. Essay is also welcome. Several of you have sent in poetry and art for this. Thank you!
Topic Suggestions for Art, Articles, Graphics, & Video:
Please note: As previously stated, articles have a 700 word minimum. If unsure about style, refer to The Simuka Africa Journal and Interludes for examples of the content we publish.
Panic attacks and ways to manage them.
Insomnia, Parasomnia, & other sleep disorders.
How to emotionally navigate the first anniversary of a loss.
How to make a memory box or scrapbook.
Substance Abuse Recovery: The mental health process ( for youth and/or adults)
The Benefits of Sports for Youth (both genders, any kind).
Nature Conservation, Nature Activities & Youth Sports Graphics.
Can’t make the deadline? Things happen. Just notify us so your task can be reassigned.
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Food for Thought
The United Nations System
DEVEX: What development professionals should know before working at the UN
Devex Career Event: Consulting for the UN: How to land roles and deliver results
DEVEX: Health orgs warn of ‘dangerous’ supply shortages amid Middle East crisis
Webinars
World Bank Live Webinar: Water Forward: Driving Jobs and Prosperity (April 15th — free)
World Bank Live Webinar: From Commitment to Success: Reaching 300 Million Farmers through AgriConnect (April 16th — free)
World Bank Live Webinar: From Targets to Transformation: Unlocking Women’s Economic Power (April 17th — free)
United Nations Employment
UN Careers - the primary UN career hub
UNJOBNET - daily job listings for the entire UN System
UNJOBNET: Remote Positions - daily updated Un remote work
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A.I. Policy, News & Jobs
Our expanded Simuka Africa A.I. Organizational Policy can be found here. Additional industry updates:
A.I. & Tech Creative Job Opportunities:
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Opportunities
I. Career Tip: Read Devex: What consultants have learned about building a sustainable career.
UNESCO: "Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads" International Photo Contest (18–25 year olds.)
Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research PCORI Funding Announcement -- Cycle 2 2026
USk Reportage Grant Program (Visual storytellers)
Delfina Foundation is pleased to announce a new open call for artists based in the United States and Canada whose practice centres on new media.
GREY: UpGreyed Her is our global initiative to scale women-led businesses across emerging markets. Because when we give women the resources to thrive, we all gain a more equitable world.
The Interledger Fellowship Program is a 12-month initiative supporting individuals who are researching, advocating for, and building solutions to help underserved populations access and meaningfully engage with digital financial systems.
The Ishibashi Foundation Network Leader Fellowship Programme is requesting applications to support early career scholars working in Japanese arts worldwide.
International Master in European Project Planning & Management 2026
Afreximbank Internship Programme 2026 is now open—offering a paid opportunity in Cairo to gain hands-on experience with one of Africa’s leading financial institutions.
The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation 2026 Grant for Writing on Sculpture (US)
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Food For Thought, II
Lastly, I will emphasize that this Q2 Simuka Africa Team Briefing is emailed to 50 professionals recruited from the UNV Platform. Why so many?
During the last 14 months:
80% - 90% of our quarterly volunteer teams experienced burnout or a crisis level event that rendered them unable to complete assignments.
More than 90% of virtual and onsite staff experienced power outages, power rationing, and severe technology issues (hacking, glitches, crashes or theft) at least once during each quarter.
40% experienced sudden unemployment.
30% experienced a direct health crisis.
These statistics are the reality in a world on fire. Therefore, we ask that you make it a priority to create a self-care regimen this quarter that addresses burnout before it vetoes your opinion on the matter.
Take some time this weekend to remember why you love your life.
-M.
May hope, peace & unity be with you.
