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# Planet Divoc-91

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- [A Conversation Through Space and Time by Lucy Porte, Artwork by Hanna Gwynn](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-2-by-lucy-porte-art-by-hanna-gwynn/) - A Conversation Through Space and Time by Lucy Porte In an extensive discussion with medical sociologist Professor Dawn Edge and historian of psychology Doctor Emma Sutton, we delve into the ways that we can learn from different cultures and eras to devise a health system that works better for all. “It's like we've gone back
- [Sonal Katyal (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/sonal-katyal-india/) - Hello! I am a science communicator by heart, education, and profession. I have worked for/volunteered at science centers, science shows, developed science workshops, organised events for science festivals (India & Scotland). I want to work on making science communication more accessible and inclusive. I'm interested in learning new things in science, art and craft, theatre,
- [Lucy Porte (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/lucy-porte-uk/) - Hi I'm Lucy, I contributed 2 articles + 1 illustration to the PD-91 project alongside feeding in general ideas to the story. I'm a science student but am also passionate about the arts, and have enjoyed the chance this project has given me to explore the two areas while working with some very cool people!
- [Mateya Shervington](https://planetdivoc91.com/mateya-shervington/)
- [Aishwarya Rohtagi (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/aishwarya-rohtagi-india/) - I am Aishwarya, a dentist and an aspiring public health professional from India. I am inclined towards social entrepreneurship to ring solutions for health challenges that we face collectively as a society and bring the dimension of equity to the forefront. I want to use my voice on various platforms to promote evidence based information
- [Arushi Batra (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/arushi-batra-india/) - A graduate student at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi, India. An interest in communicating science led me to Planet Divoc-91 and it has overall helped me brew some Positivi- TEA and build up a collective sense of community as youth amidst all the uncertainties. Having a safe space to research, ideate, share, interview, write and make films
- [Isha Tanwar (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/isha-tanwar-india/) - I am a 24-years-old life science enthusiast, currently contributing to Malaria eradication research program as a Research Assistant at Malaria Research Center, Sardar Patel Medical College, India. With the zeal for bridging the gap between Research and clinical practice, I am Pursuing research with a bit of spice and zest of humor but most of
- [Noah Carey (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/noah-carey-uk/) - I'm Noah, a 19 year old transgender male that loves photography.
- [Sevitha V (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/sevitha-v-india/) - I am a 21-year old university student and a mental health enthusiast who believes mental health matters and that equity can change the world for the better. I usually see myself appreciating Van Gogh's Art, reading Rega Jha's book/ essay recommendations and watching sports religiously. *Cue F1 theme song ;). Super glad I met the
- [MeghaSyam Veluvali (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/meghasyam-veluvali-india/)
- [Angel Wang (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/angel-wang-uk/)
- [Sreshtha Mondal (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/sreshtha-mondal-india/) - Sreshtha Mondal is a PhD Scholar in Science Communication and Cognition in NIAS, IISc Campus, Bengaluru, India. With a prior background in life sciences, she also has a keen interest in science policy and actively engages women in STEM. Her passion for performing arts reflects through her training in Kathak- an Indian classical dance form.
- [Deep into the ocean, we keep going - Article and Art by Elethu Nkala](https://planetdivoc91.com/deep-into-the-ocean-we-keep-going-article-and-art-by-elethu-nkala/) - [Credit: Elethu Nkala] “You hypocrites! You can forecast the weather by judging the appearance of earth and sky. But for some reason you don’t know how to judge the times in which you’re living.” Luke 12:56. God’s word translation. The conquest of humanity has led him to the moon, the stars, and the deepest depths
- [Whitney Love (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/whitney-love-uk-2/) - After graduating last summer from Durham University, I have spent time gaining experience in research and communications. I am currently tutoring Geography and working as a sustainability researcher for Bristol airport. My interest in the effects of the pandemic on mental health led to my involvement in the project. Having a space for young people
- [Poem by Shreshtha Mondal](https://planetdivoc91.com/poem-by-shreshtha-mondal/) - Poem by Shreshtha Mondal Some had it easy; some had it toughTo many, we young adults are just social media posts and meme stuffSadly, we have raised our voices yet still dismissed enoughThey say you haven't even lived enough to understand lifeIs that to escape because it's not easy to understand our strife?For those few
- [How should I make peace with the sadness by Phelisa Sikwata](https://planetdivoc91.com/how-should-i-make-peace-with-the-sadness-by-phelisa-sikwata/) - Here, I harbour a world with no one permitted to listen to our prayers Where mercy smeared our faces with content The bottom of our feet spitting words of distress Our navels whispering secrets Eyes gobbling our spins Here We bask in the unhinged hide our insecurities between our teeth We have forgotten our names
- [The understanding and acknowledgement of marginalised perspectives by Khangelani Mgoqi](https://planetdivoc91.com/the-understanding-and-acknowledgement-of-marginalised-perspectives-by-khangelani-mgoqi/) - The creation of this piece is inspired by [Planet Divoc-91’s] pursuit for different perspectives. The understanding and acknowledgement of marginalised perspectives. The understanding that innovation is derived from unconventional methods. So far it’s been a fun project. It has been a fulfilling experience and I’m excited to see how far this goes, the impact I
- [Mohd Sobaan (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/mohd-sobaan-india/)
- [Keenan Sauls (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/keenan-sauls-south-africa/)
- [Bo Rutter (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/bo-rutter-uk/)
- [Raghav Pandey (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/raghav-pandey-india/)
- [Aviwe Macothoza (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/aviwe-macothoza-south-africa/)
- [Beth Dillon (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/beth-dillon-uk/)
- [Rowan Frewin (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/rowan-frewin-uk/)
- [Hanna Gwynn (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/hanna-gwynn-uk/)
- [Katie Heyes (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/katie-heyes-uk/)
- [Shanjida Hossain (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/shanjida-hossain-uk/)
- [Divij Kinger (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/divij-kinger-india/)
- [Lyle Lawrence (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/lyle-lawrence-south-africa/)
- [Lucas Mannion (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/lucas-mannion-uk/)
- [Sophie Ainsworth (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/sophie-ainsworth-uk/)
- [Nikita America (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/nikita-america-south-africa/)
- [Annabel Carr (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/annabel-carr-uk/)
- [Ishita Mehra (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/ishita-mehra-india/)
- [Amber Naeem (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/amber-naeem-uk/)
- [Elethu Nkala (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/elethu-nkala-south-africa/)
- [Nathaniel Lawford (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/nathaniel-lawford-uk/) - I am a 24 year old Graduate, from Brighton university and have focused especially with my masters on the community and human centric philosophy of Ubuntu. Ubuntu stresses the importance of both community and being human through acting according to our rational senses. And the platform which Planet Divoc-91 project has offered has allowed me
- [Hood Kazibwe (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/hood-kazibwe-uk/) - As someone who is new to speaking up and bringing opinions to a big platform, being a part of this group has made it a lot more easier and given me experience to go on to do things I didn't think I'd be able to do! I love media so it was definitely something I
- [Alma Jbeili (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/alma-jbeili-united-kingdom/) - I have always been interested in medicine and research so being part of this project and learning more about research has been a very rewarding experience for me. The fact that the project gave us a platform to give our opinions on things that matter to us that could’ve been overlooked in the past, and
- [Eman Khan (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/eman-khan-india/) - Eman (she/her) is a 23-year-old MBA graduate from Kolkata, India. She is a social activist at heart and strives to express herself through creative ventures. Eman is a strong believer in Freedom of Speech and Equity for all and that no one is too small to bring about change. She lives by "Carpe Diem" as
- [Vishwadeep Mane (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/vishwadeep-mane-india/) - Vishwadeep(He/Him) is currently pursuing his PhD at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. For his doctoral thesis he is working on the mechanics behind development of shapes in leaves. He identifies himself as queer by gender identity and has a significant interest in working on LGBT+ issues in STEM and other aspects of society.
- [Rashmi Sheoron (India)](https://planetdivoc91.com/rashmi-sheoron-india/) - Rashmi Sheoran is a Physics Graduate from the University of Delhi (2020) and multimedia science communicator, mostly known for her project Astro Roxy for which she recently even won an international scicomm competition. She currently works at Spaceonova - India's leading space education company based in Delhi NCR as their Chief Astronomical Officer and senior
- [Hester Nontobeko Mcanda (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/hester-nontobeko-mcanda-south-africa/) - My name is Hester Nontobeko Mcanda. I studied HR and I am busy studying project management. I am now part of Young & Curious too. Being Young, fun but very serious about matters that indulge in the growth of my community and the young people from my community is my passion. Challenges are a part
- [Khangelani Mgoqi (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/khangelani-mgoqi-south-africa/) - My name is Khangelani Mgoqi. I am a young & curious creative from South Africa. Currently doing my final year in Visual Communication majoring in Multimedia design. My world revolves around the practices and ideas of design, creative arts, science, technology and religion. Quite evident that I believe that everything is connected and that me
- [Miyagi (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/miyagi-south-africa/) - My name is Mfuneko Mtshofeni known as Miyagi I enjoy mostly spending time singing and composing songs, I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. I love cooking and spending time with Children is my passion. I've been writing short stories and been thinking out of the box. I love exploring, I've never been
- [Aviwe Gift Ndalana (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/aviwe-gift-ndalana-south-africa/) - Aviwe is a proactive, disciplined young man, excited to be at the development phase as a software developer. Aviwe is motivated and unafraid to be involved in different spaces that challenge’s his innovative thinking. Aviwe has built a business over the last 2 years which he believes now is ready after developing a game plan
- [Phelisa Sikwata (South Africa)](https://planetdivoc91.com/phelisa-sikwata-south-africa/) - Phelisa Sikwata is a multifaceted artist from South Africa, committed in creating work that influences systematic change. Her core artistic medium is poetry writing, in which she too uses in her paintings. As part of Planet Divoc 91 webcomic series, Sikwata has served as a youth member in the steering committee, had her paintings and
- [Jenny Speakman (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/jenny-speakman-united-kingdom/) - I am 21 years old and I am from Warrington. I am currently a final year BA History student at the University of Leeds, going on to study a Masters degree in Social and Cultural History in September 2021. I got involved in this project to expand my writing experience and to talk to lots
- [Conor Giblin (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/conor-giblin-united-kingdom/) - I'm a 22-year-old writer from Manchester, currently working as an Events Programmer for Get It Loud in Libraries. During the Planet Divoc-91 project, I've had the opportunity to improve my interview technique by speaking to a number of medical professionals including Sir Patrick Vallance, Prof. Sir Robert Lechler and Dr. Lisa Pierre and have gained
- [Fatema Kharbotli (UK)](https://planetdivoc91.com/fatema-kharbotli-united-kingdom/) - I am 17 years old. Originally Syrian but I live in Manchester. Since my passion lies in science, I wanted to join a research group, and I am very glad that that group happened to be Vocal. Currently, I am doing my A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Spanish. I initially got involved in the Planet
- [Shadows by Phelisa Sikwata](https://planetdivoc91.com/poem-by-phelisa-sikwata/) - Shadows There’s no possibility of forgetting No promise of ever fading or being swallowed whole We are floating in ruins Echoes of our innocence Still holding tightly to our toes Like us, fearing the unknown Perfect ways to mourn are shams to our kind An intangible inheritance A collecting of despair This could be what
- [Putting ‘misinformation’ into context by Phelisa Sikwata](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-1-by-phelisa-sikwata/) - Putting 'misinformation' into context by Phelisa Sikwata Since March 2020, I have been fortunate enough to engage in—or in some instances observe—conversations around the coronavirus. The debates on outcomes as a result of misinformation being simply noted as a risk that only affects the individual who lives by it. Conversations will start as an attempt
- [Of Uncertainty and Serendipity by Mohd Sobaan](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-mohd-sobaan/) - Of Uncertainty and Serendipity by Mohd Sobaan Has it ever happened to you that you achieved something—which was nowhere in your priorities at that time—while working hard for something completely different? The English dictionary has a word for it: “serendipity”, and it fits the latest developments in my life. Much to my amazement, I recently
- [Magnifying the Left Out Sections in the Pandemic by Swakshadip Sarkar and Vishwadeep Mane](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-swakshadip-sarkar-and-vishwadeep-mane/) - Magnifying the Left Out Sections in the Pandemic by Swakshadip Sarkar and Vishwadeep Mane We started the year 2020 with great aspirations, completely unaware about what the year had in store for us. As the year progressed, we came to know about Covid-19 spreading in different parts of the world. On 22nd March, India went
- [Life as a Young Adult in South Africa by Nikita America](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-nikita-america/) - Life as a Young Adult in South Africa Nikita America I wouldn’t say that Covid-19 has impacted me negatively. My life was not much different before Covid. I can say that I have gotten lazy and lack motivation these days. The path towards my future has become really narrow since finding a job is really
- [Life as a Young Adult in South Africa by Mfuneko "Miyagi" Mtshofeni](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-mfuneko-miyagi-mtshofeni/) - Life as a Young Adult in South Africa Mfuneko “Miyagi” Mtshofeni I've seen that you are on your own and you have to watch whatever steps you take. You only live once, but now whatever you do, there is always someone who is watching and waiting for you to fall; but I believe life is
- [Hopeless Child by Hester Nontobeko](https://planetdivoc91.com/poem-by-hester-nontobeko/) - Hopeless Child by Hester Nontobeko Imprisoned minds by the blocked-up shacks all around us The dirty drains show off the suffocating, low spirits of young people with no hope of a better tomorrow. The daily dream of a black child choked, shackled up in between politics rivalry for power. While they fight for position and
- [Life as a Young Adult in South Africa by Hester Nontobeko](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-hester-nontobeko/) - Life as a Young Adult in South Africa Hester Nontobeko We say in my language “abukho obunye obuse pokothweni”, meaning “you only live once, there is no space hidden in your pocket”. Being young and curious about what the future holds for you should not be of concern. Instead, it should be exciting. Life is
- [‘Stigma and disease go hand in hand’ — How will history remember the Covid-19 pandemic? by Jenny Speakman](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-jenny-speakman/) - ‘Stigma and disease go hand in hand’ — How will history remember the Covid-19 pandemic? An Interview with Medical Historian, Dr Harriet Palfreyman by Jenny Speakman There is not one single “master story” to tell our history. Given the scale of events like the coronavirus pandemic, there are in fact millions of different realities—those of
- [Life as a Young Adult in South Africa by Aviwe Gift Ndalana](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-aviwe-gift-ndalana/) - Life as a Young Adult in South Africa Aviwe Gift Ndalana Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Aviwe Gift Ndalana, a 22-year-old male. I currently reside in a squatter camp in Zwelihle, Hermanus, South Africa. I have been fortunate in my late teens and early adult life to have been part of
- [Sharad Sharma's Interview by Team India](https://planetdivoc91.com/anonymous-piece-2/) - Sharad Sharma's Interview by Team India “If you are creating something, if you have something to say, say it loud and clear.” - Sharad Sharma. On a warm winter weekend, we discovered how storytelling can bring about social change by tapping into ‘Comics Power!’ with Mr. Sharad Sharma, founder of World Comics Network. Mr. Sharma
- [A story of self - Anonymous](https://planetdivoc91.com/anonymous-piece-1/) - A story of self – Anonymous, South Africa I thought I was better. I didn't cry anymore. I didn't feel sad anymore. I didn't care when I was not accepted. I didn’t get hurt anymore. But then I realised that was the problem, That I didn't feel anymore. I wasn't happy either. My emotions had
- [The Pandemic Iceberg Paradox by Aishwarya Rohatgi](https://planetdivoc91.com/aishwarya-rohatgi/) - The Pandemic Iceberg Paradox by Aishwarya Rohatgi The Iceberg Paradox is like the tense pull of simultaneity and opposites where we coexist with a manifested problem on the surface but larger and deeper issues penetrate beneath. The pandemic is the current best representation of that anomaly: though we are combating a virus which is a
- [Making Sense of the Pandemic with Prof Gagandeep Kang by Aishwarya Rohatgi](https://planetdivoc91.com/making-sense-of-the-pandemic-with-prof-gagandeep-kang-by-aishwarya-rohatgi/) - Making Sense of the Pandemic with Prof Gagandeep Kang Written by Aishwarya Rohatgi Interviewed by Aishwarya Rohatgi, Sreshtha Mondal, Vishwadeep Mane “In a time of uncertainty, facts provide clarity. In a time of anxiety, facts comfort. In a time of misinformation, facts correct. In a time of division, facts unite. In a time of crisis,
- [Fixing the fracture by Viswadeep Mane](https://planetdivoc91.com/fixing-the-fracture/) - Fixing the fracture Viswadeep Mane We have been in an evolutionary arms race with the invisible and ubiquitous microbial world since the dawn of this Anthropocene age. To a few, climate change might seem like a hoax, but it is a peril that lingers all over our planet and the consequences of which are apocalyptic.
- [All Aboard the Vaccine Express: The Importance of Agency and Communication to Global Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake by Whitney Love](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-whitney-love/) - All Aboard the Vaccine Express: The Importance of Agency and Communication to Global Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake by Whitney Love We started 2021 with high hopes of a return to normality following positive news around the Covid-19 vaccines. As the year progresses, vaccination programmes are set to be a crucial tool in the battle against the
- [Combating Misinformation by Sophie Ainsworth, Artwork by Rowan Frewin](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-sophie-ainsworth-artwork-by-rowan-frewin/) - Combating Misinformation by Sophie Ainsworth Misinformation in healthcare is nothing new. It is an ever-present problem across society, from influencers promoting potentially harmful diet pills to career pseudoscientists falsely claiming to cure cancer with celery juice. Ordinarily, they target specific groups or individuals, but the Covid-19 pandemic has created a mass health crisis, which is
- [Don’t trust your screen: how the coronavirus lexicon creates confusion by Shanjida Hossain, Artwork by Annabel Carr](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-2-by-shanjida-hossain-artwork-by-annabel-carr/) - Don't trust your screen: how the coronavirus lexicon creates confusion by Shanjida Hossain Whenever I look for symptoms, the internet tells me I'm going to die! In fact, there are millions of Brits who, in the event of minor disturbances, look for information online, in fear of having contracted or wanting information to help prevent
- [Even Merry-go-rounds by Phelisa Sikwata](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-2-by-phelisa-sikwata/) - Even Merry-go-rounds by Phelisa Sikwata Above are photographs of merry-go-rounds; one taken in Mfuleni, which has a predominately black population, and the other in Kenilworth, predominately white, both in Cape Town, approximately 30km away from each other. The Mfuleni merry-go-round design is one I’m used to. Every person from the township knows it, have old
- [We, teenagers at the time of the coronavirus’ war by Shanjida Hossain, Artwork by Annabel Carr](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-shanjida-hossain-artwork-by-annabel-carr/) - We, teenagers at the time of the coronavirus’ war by Shanjida Hossain Editor & Mentor: Joe Muggs Being teenagers and going through the most challenging stage of our lives is hard in itself—but now the impact of this new virus is resonating through our lives without any sense of when this will end. She tore
- [Planet Divoc-91 by Lyle Lawrence](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-lyle-lawrence/) - Planet Divoc-91 by Lyle Lawrence (20 years old). “I made some good friends from Young and Curious and learned a lot from this project. The storyline was very interesting for me so that inspired the poem.” Planet Divoc-91 On this planet I think I saw a maggot This planet is so grassy This planet is
- [“A metaphor for social development exists through your screen” – but is a metaphor enough? by Lucas Mannion, Artwork by Hanna Gwynn](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-lucas-mannion-art-by-hanna-gwynn/) - “A metaphor for social development exists through your screen” – but is a metaphor enough?by Lucas Mannion 2020 has been a stressful year. Even as we are slowly returning to some kind of normality, many are experiencing emotional distress from lack of social contact, especially young people. In spite of this, I know that I’m
- [The Bigger Picture Under the Microscope by Lucy Porte, Artwork by Annabel Carr](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-1-by-lucy-porte-art-by-annabel-carr/) - The Bigger Picture Under the Microscope By Lucy Porte We talk to Sir Patrick Vallance about the challenges of advising the government in these ever-changing times, and how it can’t all be about the science. “Nobody is alone in this” “As [much] as science informs response, it can't possibly lead it.” “The worst thing I
- [Debunking the myth around military metaphors: Why illness isn’t a matter of Winners and Losers by Katie Heyes, Artwork by Hanna Gwynn](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-katie-heyes-art-by-hanna-gwynn/) - Debunking the myth around military metaphors: Why illness isn’t a matter of Winners and Losers by Katie Heyes The militaristic approach to depicting sickness has quickly become a cliché of modern English vernacular. It is all too common in the media, particularly during the current Covid-19 pandemic, that when discussing life-threatening illnesses, journalists tend to
- [Overwhelmed by Ishita](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-ishita/) - Overwhelmed by Ishita I feel unable to describe my feelings from the past few months of this year. In March, during the initial stages of the lockdown in India, I felt calm and composed. I was unexpectedly resilient when managing the uncertainty, which I probably learnt from my experience of dealing with clinical depression. However,
- [Being Mindful by Eman Khan](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-eman-khan/) - Being Mindful by Eman Khan In this fast-moving, highly competitive rat race of modern life, people are constantly under tremendous amounts of stress and responsibility to sustain themselves and their families. While trying to keep up with the constant struggle, people at least try to ensure they are physically fit enough to keep going. However,
- [Vaccines for everyone? by Conor Giblin, Artwork by Lucy Porte](https://planetdivoc91.com/article-by-conor-giblin-artwork-by-lucy-porte/) - Vaccines for everyone? by Conor Giblin After a tumultuous year, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel with the news of Covid-19 vaccines being approved. But who will access it first? Will everyone want to be vaccinated? And will ‘anti-vaxxers’ delay the possibility of achieving herd immunity? We spoke to Doctor
- [Can Understanding Public Health During Covid-19 Revolutionise Our Future? Amber Naeem, Artwork by Hanna Gwynn](https://planetdivoc91.com/amber-naeem/) - Can Understanding Public Health During Covid-19 Revolutionise Our Future? by Amber Naeem “Public health” is a term used often in the media—but what exactly does it mean? In an exclusive interview with the inspirational Professor Arpana Verma, we manage to get the lowdown on why public health is so important and how it can directly
- [The Difference in Me by Nikita Catelynn by Nikita America](https://planetdivoc91.com/art-piece-by-nikita-america/) - The Difference in Me by Nikita Catelynn America (19 years old). “The motivation behind the art piece is myself, the gap between my personality.”
- [“What about mental health?” by Alma Jbeili, Artwork by Hannah Gwynn](https://planetdivoc91.com/alma-jbeili/) - “What about mental health?” by Alma Jbeili Do you ever look back at last year and ask yourselves how life back then could be so different? It’s almost like life has turned into a comic book, so surreal and alien have things become. A few months ago, we were living life as normal. Now we
- [Lockdown Diary 2 by Raghav Pandey](https://planetdivoc91.com/lockdown-diary-2-by-raghav-pandey/) - Lockdown Diary: Part 2 by Raghav Pandey All of these illustrations come from a diary entry I made in the early days of the lockdown. My family had to move to a new city during the lockdown. Because we left during the lockdown, my last few memories of my old home city are through a
- [Lockdown Diary 1 by Raghav Pandey](https://planetdivoc91.com/lockdown-diary-1-by-raghav-pandey/) - Lockdown Diary by Raghav Pandey All of these illustrations come from a diary entry I made in the early days of the lockdown. This illustration is a reference to the time when we first realized that we would have to vacate our college campus on very short notice, and to me it represents a kind
- [Artwork by Sevitha V](https://planetdivoc91.com/artwork-by-sevitha-v/) - Artwork by Sevitha V

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- [Planet Divoc-91 webcomic - Take Action!](https://planetdivoc91.com/take-action/) - We have created a 10 point manifesto based on our research and experiences during this pandemic. By talking to experts and each other - our young international team identified 3 areas of concern during the pandemic. We believe these points very much crossover: i) Mental Healthii) Equity and Stigmaiii) Misinformation The manifesto expresses points of
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