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18/12/2025

A special sneak peek of Magazine Issue 04.
The theme is ‘seasons’

17/12/2025

A special sneak peek of Issue 04 of the magazine. The theme is ‘seasons.’

Beautiful photo essays, personal essays and poetry from around the world. Coming soon!

Beauty Lies In SightWords by Christena Williams | Read the full poem via link in bio.Magazine | Issue 03The Jamaican po...
17/12/2025

Beauty Lies In Sight

Words by Christena Williams |

Read the full poem via link in bio.

Magazine | Issue 03

The Jamaican poet Christena Williams, better known by her stage name of Antonia Valaire was a Nominee in the 39th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) Spoken word. She is a native from Portmore and her Alma mater is Spanish Town high school. Valaire has won the International Spoken Word Artist from the People of Extraordinary Talent (P.O.E.T), USA, for which she retained in 2021. As a podcaster of The Verandah Conversations she was nominated in Best radio, or online show, by (P.O.E.T), 2022 and 2023.

Valaire has a BA degree with Honors in History and Philosophy from the University of the West Indies. Her book “Pearls among Stones” won the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award. She is also the author of “Black Gold” and “Out from Babylon System: Liberation of Mind.”

In addition to writing, Valaire has performed on the Jamaican Poets School Tour, Bridgewater International Poetry festival virtual (USA), Submitted video to Ronda Leiria Poetry (Portugal), featured in The Gleaner, Poetry NZ 47 (New Zealand), and Shortlisted in Desmond O’Grady poetry (Ireland), & Matches shoes box was included in the Miss Lou 100 +Voices, (Jamaica). Additionally, she represented Jamaica at The Marché de la Poésie in France

Bee-ing Present: Journey of Self-Discovery in Sinai, EgyptWords & Images by Sarah I. EL Raghy | Magazine | Issue 03This...
16/12/2025

Bee-ing Present: Journey of Self-Discovery in Sinai, Egypt

Words & Images by Sarah I. EL Raghy |

Magazine | Issue 03

This photo essay is about the journey of healing through slow living, mindfulness, and connection with nature and its creatures in the amazing landscape of Nuweiba City, Sinai, Egypt.

View via link in bio.

Sarah is a photographer and visual storyteller based in Alexandria Egypt who also sometimes researches, translates, and writes. Sarah is interested in researching social changes and the impact of active movements on the self and social development context through creative photography. She studied veterinary medicine at Alexandria University and humanities & liberal arts at Cairo Institute for Humanities & Liberal Arts in Alexandria (CILAS Alex) and she is a member of Taking the Humanities on the Road (THoR) Lab. Bern University.

I grew up in a house with a sewing machine probably older than myself. Living with grandparents my entire younger years,...
10/12/2025

I grew up in a house with a sewing machine probably older than myself. Living with grandparents my entire younger years, I was raised with the philosophy of self-reliance - making and repairing things instead of buying new ones. They taught me to sew my own garments and mend tears in my clothes. The younger me was not very happy with that situation. I wanted new dresses, I wanted new skirts, I wanted jeans that were not resized hand-me-downs. When I left for college, my grandma gave me a box of threads and needles, which I refused, finding it embarrassing to bring sewing kits to the city where you can just buy anything. I thought I was finally free to drown myself in a pile of new clothes and shoes, just like scenes from moviesBack to Sewing [Excerpt from Issue 03]

Words & Images by Oktaviana Kale

Magazine | Issue 03 | Read full essay via link in bio.

Oktaviana Kale is a part-time teacher. In her spare time, she writes, sews, and tends her garden.

Little Things. A poem.Words by Gwendolyn Beatrice Magazine | Issue 03 Read the poem via link in bio.Gwendolyn Beatrice ...
02/12/2025

Little Things. A poem.
Words by Gwendolyn Beatrice

Magazine | Issue 03
Read the poem via link in bio.

Gwendolyn Beatrice is a multidisciplinary artist transplant, living and creating in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally from Seattle, Washington, USA, they sought a better life abroad full of vibrancy, inspiration, and kindness in a beautifully chaotic time.

Gardening In Tune With NatureWords & Images by Nicky Jenner | Magazine | Issue 03Co-creating a garden with nature is an...
16/10/2025

Gardening In Tune With Nature

Words & Images by Nicky Jenner |

Magazine | Issue 03

Co-creating a garden with nature is an ever-evolving relationship with the land and life with which we co-exist. It’s a conversation in which I listen and learn, follow nature’s lead, and garden in ways that create space and opportunity for life to thrive. Gardening in this way has an impact, supporting our native biodiversity right here on my doorstep and bringing moments of connection, beauty, and wonder into our lives every day.

These images capture a fleeting glimpse of just a few of the moments of inspiration and hope that our garden here in Devon, UK, brings through the wild lives it supports.

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Call For Submissions | Magazine Issue 04Send us your photo essays, personal essays and poetry on the theme of ‘Seasons’....
01/10/2025

Call For Submissions | Magazine Issue 04

Send us your photo essays, personal essays and poetry on the theme of ‘Seasons’. Contributions in relation to the topics of home, garden/nature, food or traditions are welcome.

At Globally Rooted, we celebrate creative and cultural heritage around the world. 🌏

Deadline: 31 October 2025
More info via link in bio.

We are getting ready to release a new Call For Submissions for Issue 04. Stay tuned for the theme. We are excited to rec...
29/09/2025

We are getting ready to release a new Call For Submissions for Issue 04. Stay tuned for the theme. We are excited to receive your photo essay, personal essay and poetry submissions 🌏

This month in The Makers Series, we are excited to feature Savannah Space, Kenya Founded by Cherie Kihato Savannah Spa...
16/09/2025

This month in The Makers Series, we are excited to feature Savannah Space, Kenya

Founded by Cherie Kihato Savannah Space is a furniture brand with its roots in Kenya. Designed and made locally, each piece is inspired by the African continent and Kenya’s textiles and motifs, traditions, music, people, and nature, to create contemporary furniture with a distinctly Kenyan point of view.

We chatted with Cherie - full profile available via link in bio ✨

Where The Wild Beings AreWords and Image by Deborah Dutta | Every now and then, I find myself becoming a w**d. Having n...
12/09/2025

Where The Wild Beings Are
Words and Image by Deborah Dutta |

Every now and then, I find myself becoming a w**d. Having never lived in a place long enough to grow permanent roots, I make peace with whatever each habitat has to offer. Yet, in a world curdling with mistrust and parochial speciesism, the label of ‘otherness’ doesn’t take long to form. The parallels between manicured lawns, monocultures and societal intolerance are hard to miss. But w**ds resist simple definitions, boundaries and rules. A plant in the wrong place at the wrong time finds itself labelled a w**d. However, who gets to decide the right place and time? Weeds embody histories of a land, that those in power would rather have us forget. More-than-human scribes provide more authentic accounts. Species of wild Amaranthus, termed as the infamous ‘pigw**d’ owing to its resistance to ever-growing concentrations of w**dicides, is thought to be the bane of modern farming. But its resistance is a response to the poison poured over the land as a survivor testifying against the crimes it has witnessed. Its range spread in parallel to the application of potent w**dicides. The irony lies in the fact that Amaranthus seeds have much higher protein content than other widely consumed cereals like conventional wheat, rice or maize. Many ancient cultures regarded the plant as part of their staple diet. Yet, here we are, an amnesic generation relying on chemical companies telling us what to eat by discarding nutritional crops in favour of animal feed.

Excerpt from Personal Essay | Magazine Issue 03
Read full essay via link in bio

Deborah Dutta is an educator with a deep interest in the interconnections between ecology and well-being. Her work has been published in Humans and Nature, Current Conservation and RoundGlass Sustain. An avid gardener, she enjoys collecting seeds, stories and recipes.

A Slice of Serenity | My Urban Oasis in DhakaWords & Images by Israt Jahan Ritu In the heart of the bustling city of Dh...
04/09/2025

A Slice of Serenity | My Urban Oasis in Dhaka
Words & Images by Israt Jahan Ritu

In the heart of the bustling city of Dhaka lies a tranquil retreat - my small balcony garden. Despite its modest size, it holds a world of greenery and life that brings me joy every day. Nestled amidst the concrete jungle, my balcony garden is a sanctuary for leafy companions and seasonal blooms.

The space is adorned with an array of plants, from vibrant floral varieties that burst into color with the changing seasons to lush green foliage that provides a soothing backdrop year-round.

[Excerpt from Photo Essay | Magazine Issue 03]

Read via link in bio.

Israt Jahan Ritu is an architect with a penchant for finding beauty in the mundane and transforming it into something aesthetically pleasing. As a full-time interior and home decor expert, she thrives on the challenge of creating spaces that are both functional and visually stunning. However, it’s not just design that captures her heart; writing is where she finds solace. As a side hustle, she delves into the world of article writing, finding immense pleasure in sharing her insights and experiences. A passionate traveler, Ritu enjoys immersing herself in new cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life. And let’s not forget her knack for photography – she has a talent for capturing life’s most memorable moments through her lens. Ambitious and driven, Ritu is always seeking ways to improve lifestyle - one small change at a time.

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