“It’s like on a flight. When the flight attendant says, ‘Make sure you put your own breathing mask on first, before helping the person next to you.’ She is absolutely right. If we can’t breathe we are of no use to anyone.” Karin Joseph writes about the first On Her Terms conference in Devon in October 2018.

In May 2018, Mpendulo Nyembe from Amos partner Umthombo visited the UK from Durban. Here, Mpendulo updates Amos' Karin Joseph about Umthombo’s programmes, their work with girls and plans for 
the future.

“Today I went shopping, calculator in hand, and I found it quite a profound experience. Wandering the aisles of LIDL with my list and calculator, picking things up, putting things back when I found a better option.” Amos Communities Engagement Manager Katie Hagley shares her experience of living on £5 for 5 days. Read how she got on and whether her family is still talking to her!