Idah’s Story: Changing the Narrative One Step at a Time
My name is Idah November, and my friends affectionately call me Manana. I am a 45-year-old resident of Hoopstad in Tikwana Township.
Like many of you would know, living in a Township is extremely hard. These hardships forced me to take control of my life and well-being. I did so…
Kedibone’s Story: The Ongoing Journey to Change my Community
My name is Kedibone, and I am currently 32 years old. I was born and raised in the town of Tikwana Hoopstad. Growing up, I was fortunate to be part of a family of six, including my grandmother, parents, uncle, and sister, who are now all deceased. Out of…
Mamokete’s Story: Planting the Seed of Change in her Community
My name is Mamokete Mkhehlane Mqedlane. I grew up in a small township called Tikwana in Hopestat.
In 2003 my life was very painful. I was torn apart between life and death, so I needed someone to talk to or something to keep me busy to give me peace of…
My Reflections on the launch of the “1000 Stories, 100000 Trees” initiative
I recently had the privilege of attending an event that inspired me profoundly. The “1000 Stories 100000 Trees” initiative felt like a beacon of hope and progress, illuminating the path toward a more empowered future for African women. There was an electric energy in the air as I stood…
She Evolves Launches “1000 Stories, 100,000 Trees” Initiative
Mark your calendars for 8 August 2023, as She Evolves proudly unveils its ground-breaking initiative – “1000 Stories, 100,000 Trees.” This remarkable venture unites women from all walks of life to share their inspiring stories while planting trees, sparking a wave of positive change within communities in Africa. Brace…
Embracing African Solutions for African Problems
Africa has a history of not owning its own solutions. This is because Africa has been exploited by the international arena for decades, which meant that every economic, social and environmental challenge always had western inspired solutions. However, Africans have proved to have tailor-made solutions to their challenges using…
Diary of a Village Girl: Creating Hope in my Community
I have always had the urge to go back home to Malawi and be part of the builders of my community and the country at large. Though born and raised in Zimbabwe by Malawian parents, my love for Malawi developed when I arrived there in 2004, still a child…