Kangha

/ ˈkʌŋhə /

noun

1. the comb traditionally worn by Sikhs as a symbol of their religious and cultural loyalty: originally worn to keep the hair clean See also five Ks

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kangha¹

Punjabi kanghā

Example Sentences

Many male Ravidassia members wear long hair in a turban and carry Sikh articles of faith such as the kada or bracelet, kangha or wooden comb and kirpan, the sheathed, single-edged knife.

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Although the schools provide Jumpstart with facilities—classrooms, meeting halls, etc.—“only a fraction of our lessons happen in the classroom,” Kangha said.

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“Students in sub-Saharan Africa leave school without the basic learning skills to escape the gravitational pull of mass poverty and to create opportunities for themselves in the job market,” said Cameroon-born Madelle Kangha, 24.

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When it comes to ways forward, Kangha points out that young people who find themselves in real-world, hands-on learning spaces are more willing to take risks and pursue their dreams.

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Kangha teamed up with her partner, Nigerian social entrepreneur Omotola Akinsola, to offer an alternative to the lackluster, insulated learning environments widely available.

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