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Investing in change
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Over the last few months we have been focusing a lot on what it takes to help the helpers, to inspire the inspiring. We want to strengthen the groups that are creating social justice in all areas where it’s still needed. How do you capacitate and upskill individuals within organisations that are at the coalface…
Inspiration for the Inspiring
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Looking around the world at the moment, it would be easy to feel despairing and hopeless; wars, climate change catastrophes, a roll back on human rights, a mental health epidemic are but a few of the issues that we as humanity are facing. One of our favourite quotes is from Fred Rogers “When I was…
Look at the stars and how they shine for you
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Employed at Southern Hemisphere as part of the @SAMEA Young Emerging Evaluator programme, Natefo Mothupi, who once dreamt of being an astronomer, has a path lit up by promise. Keep a lookout, this is a future Women at the Helm Foundation, family and focus It is clear that family has been formative in Natefo’s young…
A life lived on purpose – Christina Nomdo
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Commissioner for Children, Western Cape and activist with a passion for the realisation of children’s rights is recognised as being a leader and an exemplar of a Women at the Helm A life lived on purpose Christina is the embodiment of a life lived with a clear purpose; hers is to promote and protect children’s…
Africa is a Living Concept – Dr Mjiba Fehiwot
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Dr Mjiba Fehiwot is a Pan-Africanist, Senior Research Fellow, who promotes African-Centered knowledge production, and is the second featured nominee of the Women at the Helm campaign Africa is a living concept, so says Dr. Mjiba Fehiwot who has long challenged the constructs of thought that have allowed Africans and especially African women to be…
“I am not a victim, my agency is power” – Duduzile Dlamini
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Duduzile’s story is one of resilience, compassion, and power, and it inspired Lara Carruthers of the Southern Hemisphere to nominate her for her advocacy for the decriminalisation of sex work. Duduzile came from a background of driving poverty and came to Cape Town in search of a better life for herself and her children. The…
