an upskilling program and platform for african women storytellers . powered by @eeloom. made possible by @ignite_ea.
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beyond grateful for the transformative months we've had with the entire AWS team! we hope to spark a light for more african women to own their powerful voices and tell their stories. #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250 #thefinalshowcase
#happeningnow: #africanwomenstorytellers at #bal4her. @malaikawamahoro is leading a masterclass on personal branding & storytelling as part of #Bal4Her's sessions focused on facilitating interactive discussions, personal growth,+ career exploration.
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What an honour to meet and hear from the formidable Scholastique @Mukasonga today. Her family was among the Tutsi removed from their homes in the 60s and dumped in the desolate region of Bugesera to suffer and die. Most perished in 1992 and 1994.
She was surprised at the success of her first book “Inyenzi”: “We had been so abandoned I had no idea that our story would interest anyone.”
On telling her stories as a way to deal with grief, alone in France after her family was exterminated in 1994: “the pen that asked no questions was my only confidant. The blank page allowed me to release the poison that flowed in me.”
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the AWS program is an initiative by @eeloom and supported by a grant from @ignite_ea. #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
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"..may your futures be bright and may your stories continue to inspire and empower others for years to come." ~ @joanmazim, CEO @eeloom
"...your commitment, creativity, and confidence have shone through in every aspect of your work. you have demonstrated the power of storytelling to inspire change, challenge perceptions, and unite communities..." @joanmazim @eeloom #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA
"...your commitment, creativity, and confidence have shone through in every aspect of your work. you have demonstrated the power of storytelling to inspire change, challenge perceptions, and unite communities..." @joanmazim @eeloom #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA
the showcase also featured a mentor-mentee discussion about women in storytelling and the state of the creative industry, featuring @uru_saro (participant in program) and @MalaikaWamahoro (actress, writer, producer) #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
the showcase was conceived and curated by @negrita and @joanmazim of @eeloom. #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
23 women from 5 countries showcased and completed the AWS program. #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250 @ignite_ea
what an incredible day this was!
we are so grateful to the Hon. Minister of State @RwandaYouthArts, @XandrineUmutoni, Country Director of @rwBritish, Abdi Hassan, to our trainers & mentors, the storytellers & everyone who supported the #africanwomenstorytellers final showcase.
so grateful for your support, Hon. @XandrineUmutoni! #africanwomenstorytellers #iamastoryteller #creative250 #ignitecultureEA
Today, Minister of State @XandrineUmutoni attended the final showcase of the @AfricanWS Programme – an initiative that focuses on providing #AfricanWomenStorytellers with both training and a platform to showcase their work.
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whatever joy means to you, may you create more of it. #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
joy is in the expression of our art, the sisterhood and communities we build as women storytellers, it's in the simplicity of the present moment, in the flow-states, in prioritizing our wellbeing and so much more... #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
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joy is in the expression of our art, the sisterhood and communities we build as women storytellers, it's in the simplicity of the present moment, in the flow-states, in prioritizing our wellbeing and so much more... #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
the theme of the day will be JOY!
here's to finding more joy in our creative journeys ✨
#africanwomenstorytellers #ignitecultureea #creative250
today we'll showcase the storytellers' various creative works ranging from poetry, to short films & stories, photography, and even a live podcast recording.
please note: this event is for AWS participants only.
#africanwomenstorytellers #ignitecultureea #creative250
today we'll showcase the storytellers' various creative works ranging from poetry, to short films & stories, photography, and even a live podcast recording.
please note: this event is for AWS participants only.
#africanwomenstorytellers #ignitecultureea #creative250
in one of our workshops, we asked our participants to tell us who they are and what their vision is. and the answers we got were truly inspiring.
#africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250
@uru_saro is a filmmaker who crafts stylistic and thought-provoking narratives. #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #creative250 #iamastoryteller
thank you for showing up at the AWS wellness day! taking care of our wellness, as we build successful careers as african women storytellers, is so important. take care of you, first, and always💜
#africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #wellnessday
as women creatives, it’s easy to pour onto others + our work, neglecting our wellbeing in the process. how do we better take care of ourselves in a demanding society & industry? we discussed this & more over the past weekend #africanwomenstorytellers #IgniteCultureEA #wellnessday
