The world is a better place with more women literary voices
Hilda Twongyeirwe wants women to boldly own the literary space in Africa. As an author, editor, and activist she has for decades championed literature from African women as one tha
Mulenga Kapwepwe: Art, history, and culture belong together
Mulenga Kapwepwe is passionate about preserving history and culture particularly the women’s role in it. She speaks to Inspiring Open’s Betty Kankam-Boadu African history, cult
Prof. Jane-Frances Obiageli Agbu: The psychologist using open to heal the world around her
Prof. Jane-Frances Obiageli Agbu is intentional about spreading joy and happiness. As a kid who grew up with lots of love from her family, she just wants to spread it and open educ
Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: Time to be conscious about pleasure
Talk about pleasure and Nana Darkoa Sakyiamah will definitely come to mind. She has for years given voice to African women when it comes to sexual pleasure and sexuality. She spea
The world needs more people speaking truth to power – Nana Ama Agyemang Asante
When Nana Ama Agyemang Asante started speaking truth to power in her beloved country she underestimated the abuse that lied ahead just for having an opinion and speaking that opini
Emna Mizouni’s journey to inspiring girls and documenting Tunisia’s heritage
When Emna Mizouni set off to document the heritage of Tunisia after the Arab Spring, she and her team of volunteers didn't have it easy. The resistance they faced only fueled the p
Lola Shoneyin: A life blind to obstacles
Nigerian writer Lola Shoneyin has a résumé that is the envy of many. An accomplished author, poet and publisher, her works have traveled far and near and continue to shine the li
Shuttleworth Foundation’s Helen Turvey talks philanthropy and the need to change funding models
Helen Turvey King is the CEO of Shuttleworth Foundation. With over two decades experience in philanthropy, she speaks to Inspiring Open’s Betty Kankam-Boadu about her journey to
‘Knowledge is meant to be shared’-Copyright specialist Elizabeth Oyange
Esra'a Al Shafei is a renowned Bahraini human rights activist combining digital and on-ground activism to deliver rights and protections to the marginalised in the Gulf countries.
Episode 11: Podcasting Wikipedia Women
In episode 11, Ceslause chats to some of the leading ladies who are not only using their podcast platforms to share their experiences in Open and Wikimedia, but are also helping to
