Written by Andreas Ruth Deolinda
Andréas Ruth Deolinda is a Pan-African narrative artist whose work spans poetry, literary journalism, and creative expression. Over the past eight years, her practice has integrated research, storytelling, activism, youth engagement, and community development.
Through The Harvest Africa, she documents “Africa Between Headlines,” aiming to shift perspectives rather than change the narrative itself. Her work is rooted in ethical journalism, cultural inquiry, and lived experience. She actively resists oversimplified or extractive storytelling about Africa. In addition to journalism, Andréas leads creative education and community initiatives. She uses writing, drama, and visual arts to foster expression, critical reflection, and social transformation. As Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Harvest Africa, she combines journalism, documentary storytelling, research, creative production, and public dialogue. She also develops community-centred projects in collaboration with the people whose stories she tells.
As Creative Content Writer at IMPROVLearning, Andréas applies her editorial and narrative expertise to the B2B sector, shaping content and social media strategies in fleet and traffic safety. She translates industry knowledge, behavioral science, and traffic safety research into accessible editorial content, connecting specialized expertise with businesses and their audiences.
Blog Posts
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Driver Safety
When safety data is incomplete, better decisions require more than compliance
A safety system is only as effective as the information it receives. This principle is central to the legal debate …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Driver Safety
An event is a signal, but the pattern is the risk
A driver brakes hard, which sets off an alert. The fleet team reviews what happened, talks it over with the …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Fleet Operations
Controlling chaos: what modern fleet leaders can learn from Desiree Taylor
Fleet management is inherently unpredictable. Vehicles break down, drivers require assistance, and maintenance needs can become urgent without warning. For …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Driver Safety
When the script stops working, who gets to say stop?
A safety procedure might look complete on paper: the load is checked, paperwork is signed, the route is planned, and …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Driver Safety
When safety says one thing and the road says another
“Safety comes first.” It is one of the most familiar promises in fleet operations. But that promise is tested when …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Fleet Operations
The moment after the mistake is where coaching begins
A fleet may know exactly what a driver did, but not why. Telematics can identify risky behaviors such as speeding, …
