It feels like just yesterday, I was stepping into a strange hotel in Addis Ababa, marking the beginning of an exciting yet uncertain chapter of my life as a Health Policy Communications and Advocacy Specialist at the African Union (AU) Commission. My two male colleagues came by to introduce themselves, welcoming me into what would become a life-altering journey. At the time, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into, but now I often...
I had the honour to support my brother Odinaka Kingsley Obeta as he builds this venture he founded - the Impact Training Room Fellowship #ITR. For the #ITRFellowship2023, I trained 30 participants from 8 African countries (Nigeria🇳🇬, Rwanda 🇷🇼, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, South Africa 🇿🇦, Tanzania🇹🇿 , Burundi🇧🇮 and Uganda 🇺🇬) aged between 18-30 on:📍 “Storytelling: Leveraging Social Media for Impact”🗓️ 23 July 2023⏰@ 8-9 pm WAT (10-11 pm EAT)Here's the presentation:
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We’ve all had the opportunity to create and manage an event in some shape or form - whether it is a date, a party, a work activity – we have participated in bringing an event to life! In this training session, I cast a spotlight on creating successful, unforgettable events - not just events!
A key starter is to understand the basics of an event and then look at the additional aspects of beautifying your event....
Saturday, March 04, 2023, @ 2 a.m. (GMT+3)
I was scuffling at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, to find a taxi home. I had confirmed to my team at the Story Book that I would join them for the 22nd Kenya Model United Nations (KMUN) Annual Conference at United Nations, Gigiri. We received a last-minute confirmation that the Story Book would partner for the event. Moreover, I would speak during the opening ceremony.
The Story...
By #EqualEverywhere #UnitedToBeatMalaria - United Nations Foundation
Whether advocating for youth involvement in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases or encouraging girls to express themselves through writing, or working to improve access to health care, Whitney Mwangi is leading by example.
We asked Whitney how she advocates for girls and women in Ethiopia, where she lives, and how her own experiences with gender discrimination sparked a desire to mentor girls and young women across...
