Convo Africa Magazine Issue 005

They say love is a doing word—and this issue proves it.
In a world quick to speak of love but slow to act, Issue 5 of Convo Africa Magazine challenges us to step beyond words. Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, this edition centers on a simple truth: true compassion is demonstrated, not declared.

Love in Action: The Fight Against Addiction

They say love is a doing word—and this issue proves it.

In a world quick to speak of love but slow to act, Issue 5 of Convo Africa Magazine challenges us to step beyond words. Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, this edition centers on a simple truth: true compassion is demonstrated, not declared.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we spotlight the often-overlooked battles of individuals living with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)—those beaten down by life, left on the roadside of addiction, and too often ignored by the very people closest to them.

But hope is not lost.

✨ Meet Pastor Mary Kebbie, a relentless force of compassion, serving Nairobi's street families with grace and grit. Her ministry is a living sermon—lifting the forgotten, restoring dignity, and being the hands and feet of Jesus to the vulnerable.

✨ Read Martin Mawira’s powerful story of recovery and purpose. Once on the edge, now an addiction counselor, Martin is proof that healing is not only possible—it can become a mission.

This issue is more than words on paper. It’s a call to do. A call to reach out. A call to be the Samaritan.

📲 Dive into stories that matter. Join the conversation. And if you or someone you love is struggling—help is available. Reach out. Recovery is possible.

📕 Issue 5 is out now.
🎥 Watch the companion conversations on our YouTube Channel.
🫶 Because at Convo Africa, Healing is Possible—and this is a conversation that matters.