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Inspiring Open: Amplifying the voices of Africa's inspiring women

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Inspiring Open celebrates successful women whose work and personal approach intersect with the Open movement. Every day, these dynamic women push the boundaries of expectations using alternative practices to build inclusive communities and succeed as thriving collectives. Inspiring Open amplifies their voices, revealing their personal journey through conversation with host, Betty Kankam-Boadu. Inspiring Open raises the global visibility of diverse women who are redefining Africa. Be inspired, be challenged, be bold! Brought to you by Wiki Loves Women (a Wiki In Africa project).

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October 10, 2022

Hilda Twongyeirwe

<p>"If you're quiet about your pain, your pain will kill you. And someone will say that you enjoyed it, which again takes me to the fact that we must speak. Otherwise, our pain will kill us. Our pain will become a thorn. It will grow into something that we cannot control and we shall die."</p> <p>Writing is an Act of Activism – <strong>Hilda Twongyeirwe</strong></p> <p>On Inspiring Open podcast this week, our guest is Hilda Twongyeirewe. Hilda describes herself as a feminist and women’s activist, traits she discovered at an early age when she found herself always in trouble defending women being unfairly treated in taxis, markets, classrooms and other public spaces. She is a literary activist and an independent writing development consultant focusing on fiction and social development issues, especially to do with gender. She enjoys working in safe spaces that allow African women the liberty to share their often difficult stories. </p> <p>As a founding member of <a href="https://www.femriteug.org/?view=11">FEMRITE</a>, she initiated the <a href="https://www.femriteug.org/?view=11">Residency for African Women Writers</a>, which is currently one of the most sought-after women’s writing programmes in Africa. Hilda Twongyeirwe is from Uganda and has published creative and non-fiction works in different anthologies and journals. She is a National Medalist whose work in the literature sector has covered programmes in development, advocacy, evaluation and organisational development.</p>

October 4, 2022

Mulenga Kapwepwe

<h2>Keeping History and African Proverbs Alive – Mulenga Kapwepwe</h2> <p>Mulenga Kapwepwe is an award-winning author and playwright. Mukenga’s creativity was encouraged by her father, former vice president of Zambia, Simon Kapwepwe who was an author himself. She began writing her own plays early on in her career with a lack of formal theatre education. Mulenga’s passion is preserving the history and culture of her people. </p> <p>In 2016, she co-founded the Zambian Museum of women’s history, an initiative to spotlight Zambian women who have contributed to the country’s traditional and contemporary history. She believes African proverbs are life hacks, and so should be preserved and passed on to generations. Mulenga sits on many boards and chairs many art and literary institutions in Zambia. She also owns a football academy for women, some of whom have gone on to play for the Zambian women’s football team.</p>

September 12, 2022

Prof. Jane-Frances Obiageli Agbu

<h4>"The best thing in life is the air we breathe and is so open, it is cheap, it is free. It is there for everyone. And that is why we are surviving God in all His wisdom. Give us that. Okay, so why are we so myopic and narrow minded?"</h4> <h4>Nigerian Professor Agbu is a laureate of the Institute of Open Leadership and holds an International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Chair in OER and is a board member of Open Education Global. </h4> <h4>Prof Jane-Frances describes herself as a therapist who uses an open ethos to heal the world around her. Her need to be open in her work is rooted in the love and guidance she received from her mother and people in her life she describes as her significant others. She strives to pass this love on, making the lives of others better in multiple and important ways. Prof Jane-Frances has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Lagos. Her journey towards open education started in 2006 when she joined the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). She rose through the ranks and earned her professorship. She is a laureate of Institute of Open Leadership, holds an International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) and a Board member of Directors, Open Education Global. In October 2021, she joined the Commonwealth of Learning as Adviser: Higher Education. Despite her many accomplishments, it was only when COVID-19 changed learning in traditional universities, did her colleagues in the Nigeria Psychology Association begin to understand the value of open education. </h4> <h4>After years of cynically referring to her as “that lady from that Open University” at conferences, they suddenly took note of the groundwork she laid for them and the name Prof Jane-Frances became one all turned to for assistance. </h4> <h4>This is her story, and it is one filled with light, love and laughter.</h4> <p>__________________________________________________</p> <p>🔬  Check out previous episodes: podcast.wikiloveswomen.org/episodes</p> <p>💬  Stay connected with us!</p> <ul> <li>Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Wikiloveswomen</li> <li>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesWomen</li> <li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WikiLovesWomen</li> <li>Website: https://www.wikiloveswomen.org</li> </ul> <p>Your host is Betty Kankam-Boadu. Inspiring Open from Wiki Loves Women is powered by the Wiki In Africa’s team. Subscribe to be part of the Wikimedia community and understand how Wikipedia and her Sister projects can solve some of our more pressing issues.</p> <p>Find out more about Inspiring Open here: podcast.wikiloveswomen.org</p> <p>👀  Watch and 👐  share the intro video: https://youtu.be/mIE4Oyz_TD</p> <p>Music: High Funk by Crowander (www.crowander.com) CC-BY-NC 4.0.</p> <p>__________________________________________________</p> <p>open, nigeria, university, children, psychologist, psychology, people, women, student, BSC programme, friends, life, mother, understand, education, support, learn, person, world</p>

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What is Inspiring Open: Amplifying the voices of Africa's inspiring women?: Inspiring Open celebrates successful women whose work and personal approach intersect with the Open movement. Every day, these dynamic women push the boundaries of expectations using alternative practices to build inclusive communities and succeed as thriving collectives. Inspiring Open amplifies their voices, revealing their personal journey through conversation with host, Betty Kankam-Boadu.

Inspiring Open raises the global visibility of diverse women who are redefining Africa. Be inspired, be challenged, be bold! Brought to you by Wiki Loves Women (a Wiki In Africa project).
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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