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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...
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Mitigating climate change through the use of the arts

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Climate change as a global phenomenon is still on the surge and many concerned institutions and organizations worldwide are calling for stringent and urgent measures to address the situation. One of the human activities that also contribute to this event is deforestation. DEFORESTATION which is cutting down trees indiscriminately without replanting is a worry for all. How does deforestation contribute to climate change? Trees give out oxygen when they undergo photosynthesis and the oxygen(O2) is the gas that sustains human life. In the first place, the world's population is growing and with logic, it should be understood that the oxygen demand also is increasing with the population growth. Trees help to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere Trees or plants use CO2 in photosynthesis and this process reduces the amount of carbon dioxide present in the earth's atmosphere. This occurrence is very important because CO2 is a greenhouse gas and its too much presence traps the hea...
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