Young Women

Attending the AWID Forum was a transformative experience and a privilege to engage with a diverse and passionate global community. It was inspiring to hear voices from all corners of […]

The 3rd African Women in Dialogue (AFWID) conference saw the participation of women from all the regions of Africa to amplify their voices against issues affecting them and build momentum […]

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 5 December: Two years ago this month, l received a desperate call from community gender champions from Matobo district alerting me of a planned wedding in their village […]

“I want to help labanye, who need any support. Hence, I want to become a psychologist” Sibandze, a former shy student at Mandulo High School, transformed remarkably through her involvement […]

There’s something remarkable about walking into a room filled with women especially when it’s a room that keeps filling up, each new arrival adding to the collective energy. Normally, the […]

Rita Tiriboyi, amongst a number of her initiatives and achievements, was identified to be a Woman of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellow. WOSSO is a Global South programme which […]

“Be bright in that corner where you are!” This simple yet powerful phrase became our anthem during the onboarding week of the Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellowship. […]

Harare 9 August: Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) fellows from Southern Africa make their debut on South African Women’s Day at the start of a packed programme in […]

Johannesburg, 8 November 2023: Grantees from 36 organisations across six SADC countries walked away with prizes in ten categories at a vibrant closing gala dinner on 2 November at the […]

I had a difficult childhood. My mother was the sole breadwinner and had to do everything on her own. My siblings and I did not attend kindergarten. When we went […]