Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s pioneering leadership
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a renowned Nigerian economist and diplomat, has made significant strides in international development and global governance, notably serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Her remarkable journey and leadership have had a profound impact on the perception of African women in global positions…
My church rejected me when I fell pregnant
I never imagined that a place I considered my refuge would cast me out so cruelly. I went to the church seeking comfort, seeking solace, but instead, I was met with rejection and words that cut deeper than any blade.
I still remember the moment when I got the courage…
Cathrine’s deep connection to Malawi is so inspiring
Meet Cathrine, a young Malawian woman who was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Despite growing up far away from her ancestral land, Catherine was always drawn to Malawi and its beautiful landscapes. As a child, she dreamt of one day visiting her parent’s homeland, and when she finally did,…
Living with Social Anxiety and Impostor syndrome
I recently started working as an essential pharmacist assistant in one of the biggest tertiary hospitals in South Africa. This opportunity has been a dream come true because I had been struggling to find a job after applying to many companies without getting any callbacks.
When I first started working…
My successful career makes it hard to find love
It is funny how success in one part of life can make another feel like an uphill climb. Being a woman who’s worked hard, achieved things, and has a job that pays well sometimes feels like a blessing and a curse when it comes to finding love. There’s this…
Struggles of being the first born in my family
Being the eldest daughter in a Zimbabwean community is like being handed a crown and a mountain to carry at the same time. From the day I came into this world, it seemed like everyone expected the world from me.
It is a bit like being a stand-in mom. There’s…
The African woman whose legacy has changed my life: Wangari Maathai
This is the story of the African woman who made me love the environment. Her story inspired me to pursue a career in environmental and climate justice, and it also inspired me to pursue my dreams, irrespective of the societal limitations placed on my skin colour and gender.
Wangari was…
Meet Naledi Mokgautsi,a Change Maker from Orange Farm
Meet Naledi Mokgautsi, a young woman from Orange Farm, Johannesburg, South Africa. Naledi is a part of our project, She Evolves 1000 Stories 100 000 Trees, which aims to make the world a better place by planting trees and sharing black and brown African stories.
In a nutshell… Naledi comes…