As I continued on my journey after my failed relationship with Brian, I began to feel a deep sense of emptiness inside. I tried to fill it with entertainment, parties, and food, but nothing seemed to satisfy me. I felt lost and alone, like I was wandering through a…
I may be brought to my knees,
But I am not weak.
Though tears may fall from pain,
Frustration, and disappointment,
I will rise with a proud smile,
Filled with fulfillment, peace, and strength.
I may stumble and fall,
But I am not a failure.
Failure is not defined by falling
It’s about staying down.
And I refuse to…
POEM:
An African woman is a resilient being. Merriam’s English language dictionary expression for the word “Resilient” says it correctly. #she is able
Come hail or high water; an African woman can spring back into shape after bending. After mistakes. After bad heartache. After a life transition from almost dead to…
My name is Zwelihle Banks Nsiiwa. I used to work as a house helper and am now an author of educational children’s books available in 7 languages. After my sister passed away, I became the guardian of her two kids, aged 5 and 9, and had to work hard…
Betty Kakoma, a nominee for the esteemed SDG1 Advocate of the Year award, is a young journalist and humanitarian advocate. She currently serves as a presenter at Radio Christian Voice, where she tirelessly works towards building strong communities.
Her proactive involvement in initiatives advocating for sustainable development goals has been…
She dreams of a world where she can be !!
She struggles from the shackles of bondage
She wants to be free like the beautiful butterflies
She wants to have a color filled life
She cannot be caged in the culinary sanctuary
She wants to be a ruler !
She wants to be a woman king!
She stumbled…
My name is Nolia Moshodi, and I am a mother and a passionate advocate for women’s health and well-being, especially for young African, Black, and Brown women. My journey into raising awareness and advocating for issues affecting women is deeply personal and profoundly shaped by my own experiences with…
Meet Taonga Jeka from Malawi, a creative writer, Journalism in Development communication student and a spoken word artist aged 21. This is her story…
In March this year, around 4 pm, I was walking past Mtwalo apartment in Mzuzu City, Malawi, when a car approached me. Inside, I saw Indian…
My name is Mrs. S, and I am married to my husband, Mr. S. I am a 37-year-old coloured woman. I was born and raised in Cape Town but moved to Johannesburg in 2010 during the World Cup. I am the oldest of four sisters. My mom passed away…
