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How far would you walk for water?For 12-year-old Nasra, it’s about 50 kilometres (30 miles) every single day. It’s a journey she makes every morning with other girls from her village who also share the burden of collecting water for their households. By the time she returns home, she’s either late for school or too tired and hungry to go.…
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4 August 2021, marks a year since a devastating explosion ripped through the port of Beirut. The blast killed 200 people, injured more than 6,500 and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands. A year on, amidst a growing national economic crisis, the situation facing girls and young women in Lebanon remains precarious.…
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Ten-year-old Rebecca and Saraha were born just as their country was celebrating its independence. The creation of the world’s youngest nation on 9 July 2011 after decades of unrest was marked with joyful festivity – it was a historic moment and the world hoped that this new nation would finally know peace, freedom, social justice and democracy.We s…
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The theme this year was supposed to be ‘Access to a Child-Friendly Justice System in Africa’ but I feel we cannot talk about the International Day of the African Child and not express concerns about the impact of the pandemic on Africa’s children. How the pandemic is undoing decades of progress in child rights in the continent and putting millions …
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Being kind to your mind doesn’t end with mental health awareness month…be kind to yourself all the time…everyday…remember, you cannot give what you don’t have…you cannot pour from an empty cup…you need to be kind to you first …if you want to be kind to others…โดย Evelyn Wambui
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Sister Gladys has for over 40 years lived by the mantra …helping where nobody is helping…the thing about helping though…and a fact she has painfully realised is that you cannot help everyone…NOTESavelberg technical training college is a private vocational training center located at Muringa road in Nairobi County, Kenya.The institution is registered…
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2 men walk into a female changing room when a mother and her 7 year old daughter are changing…and what happens next places into perspective both what motherhood looks like…and the things that cannot be compromised …no matter how innocent they may appear…โดย Evelyn Wambui
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For the entire month of August, we have been listening to stories of women humanitarians talking about their experiences, challenges and lessons…and today is no different….Anne is talking to us about her journey as a humanitarian worker…I’m hoping that through her story we are able to laugh at if not admire her brazen attitude and all round collect…
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Eman Mazloum is an engineer who was forced to flee her home in Syria after the civil war broke out. She arrived in Egypt a refugee with nothing but her husband and 5 children but refused to let that be her fate. Now she is one of the facilitators at the Syrian camps in Egypt providing support to children and women affected by the war.For the entire…
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I am so happy and humbled to welcome you to this special series that will feature unsung heroes who have long been on the front lines either in their own communities or in far away lands, in some of the most difficult terrains ravaged by either war or food insecurity…. #WomenHumanitariansWe will hear their stories of resilience, connections, those …
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What does it mean to feel alive?…and no, we are not talking about ‘living’ - going through the everyday motions - but actually ‘feeling ALIVE’. Well, a group of filmmakers have decided to travel the world in search of ‘Aliveness’. Have they found it? Listen in!โดย Evelyn Wambui
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So June 16th was both the International day of the African Child and father’s day….2 days I want to reference in todays episode as I document my experience covering tropical cyclone idai…honestly one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere.having caused catastrophic damage in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and M…
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Are we checking up on our friends? In this episode we speak to Fatima Haase about how, despite work and travel, she is able to keep her connections with friends and reflect on how issues as depression can affect our friends right under our noses. Enjoy! And let me know what you think!โดย Evelyn Wambui
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We wrap up #WomensHistoryMonth with a conversation that is a reality for many people...what if you can't have it all? A successful career and a happy family? What if you are backed into a corner and have to choose? Diana tells us about her choice and how she is better for having made it.โดย Evelyn Wambui
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In this episode, we hear the story of 12 elderly mothers of Kenyan political prisoners who stripped demanding the release of their sons... and proceeded to protest for 11 straight months despite pushback from Government until their sons, imprisoned for their political beliefs, were released. Part of Women's History Month stories to help us honour t…
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Today’s podcast is me colouring outside the lines…it’s a very interesting conversation I had with my colleagues at the office that sought to question status quo and discuss why there's continued gender inequality in the workplace. Mid through I thought how interesting this conversation would be to share and rushed for my recorder...the rest as they…
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Kenyan veteran journalist and friend Anne Mawathe talks candidly about the pain on her back - tumor, cancer scare, taking a sabbatical, managing pain and the lessons learnt in this 7 year journey.โดย Evelyn Wambui
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Nicole Nyakong was born in Kenya as a refugee. It took her 19 years before she could go to her home in South Sudan. She talks to Evelyn Wambui about the first time she stepped foot in Juba and why after a while she packed up her bags and returned to Kenya.โดย Evelyn Wambui
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Christine stood by the side of the road holding her 3 month old baby and looking down at her drunken husband...passed out at the side of the road. The comments from bystanders crashing her already broken heart. Why did she subject herself to this life at a tender age of 15? There was no way out for her now. Her fate was sealed. She was staring down…
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Detowon Pedi (sp) from the Federation of Liberian Youth, together with others, had organised a parallel session on youth with disability as part of the #AfricanGirlsSummit2018. Less than 15 people came to participate in the discussion. When she was given the podium to present their deliberations, she quickly reminded the delegates that it can not a…
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The journey of Daisy, 13 and Vivian, 16 who wanted nothing more than to see how the news was 'done'. Listen in on their #GirlTakeover journey that saw them visit the biggest media house, The BBC. Their experience and everything in between! We also talk about a new campaign by Plan International, #GirlsGetEqual and how girls across the world are cal…
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A 9 year old discovers why nobody wants her. She is HIV + and her relatives want nothing to do with her after her parents pass away. She knows not the meaning of safety from then on. Sleeping on the streets, being raped and even attempting suicide 5 times. 10 years later, I talk to her about the importance of safe spaces and sit through a class of …
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My guest this week fell pregnant at 28 and quickly realised she was going to raise the baby on her own. She tells the story of heartbreak, her struggle with forgiveness and how in the end, she chooses to be happy. Enjoy!โดย Evelyn Wambui
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Divorced in her early 30's , losing her job and battling depression. It seemed bleak for Beatrice Okere, and it was. Just for a moment. Until she decided to pick herself up, dust herself off and forge forward. This episode is about strength amidst adversity. Listen, Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe!…
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This is a reflective piece that explores the essence of positivity and the value of surrounding yourself with reinforcements that speak life, joy, encouragement and gratitude in your life. How to source for positivity from within and some of the ways I do it. Enjoy!โดย Evelyn Wambui
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53-year-old Beatrice Muteru takes me back 30 years...to a time when a doctor told her she may never heal from Liver cirrhosis...and never have children again...but she refused to stop fighting! There are sweet stories herein as well...because, well, Beatrice is a veteran baker...Multiple award winner!!! But this is just a preamble to next weeks epi…
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A colleague tells me about his quest for love...and other stories over lunch.The audio quality isn't as great seeing that I just removed my phone and pressed record before the story could escape me. The story though is well worth it. Enjoy!โดย Evelyn Wambui
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Back when I was a journalist, a young lady called the newsroom claiming a man who she recently met stole her 3-week-old baby girl.2 years later, I re-tell her story highlighting her strength to move on...and her resolve that she will see her baby again.You can watch the story here https://youtu.be/eNze8P_7y4A…
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