Ghanaian entrepreneur Salma Abdulai: empowering marginalized women by producing fonio — a nearly-extinct West African grain
By Pearl Akanya Afori (bird) - Ghana’s Salma Abdulai is empowering marginalized women in her country by encouraging them to produce fonio - a “miracle crop” and one of Africa’s “ancient grains”.
Akili Dada fostering female leadership in Africa: a conversation with Diana Njuguna
By Ollus Ndomu (Interview by Angelina Ngunje) - The Kenya-based NGO nurtures transformative leadership in girls and young women from underserved backgrounds to meet the urgent need for more African women in leadership. Its Deputy Program Manager Diana Njuguna explains its activities and offers a glimpse into her professional life.
Angelina Vunge: the extraordinary story of Uruguay’s first African member of parliament
Angelina Vunge landed in Uruguay 20 years ago as an undocumented war-fleeing immigrant who did not speak the language. Last month, she became the first African legislator in Uruguay.
Ugandan Educator Elizabeth Kalemera’s Journey to Teaching Boys How to Support Girls Through School
Ugandan Educator Elizabeth Kalemera, 36, teaches boys how to make sanitary towels, helping them become more supportive towards the girls in their life. Her gender responsive pedagogy methods adapt teaching to the specific needs of girls and boys. She works as National Coordinator for Anthill Foundation and previously organisations such as FAWE Uganda.