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Young Women's Leadership Instituteproject lead
May. 2024Nairobi County, Kenya
Project Lead- IREX
Young Women's Leadership InstituteProject Lead- IREX
Apr. 2024 - Jan. 2025Nairobi County, KenyaCoordinated the USAID/IREX project focused on strengthening safe online spaces for women leaders, influencers, politicians, activists, and artists. Organized and facilitated digital safety and online security trainings tailored to women navigating online platforms. Worked closely with key partners including COVAW, Nairobits, and Gifted Community Center (GCC) to co-create and deliver interventions. Led the development of innovative support resources such as an AI-powered online safety tool offering referrals and verified contact information, as well as comprehensive training manuals and support materials. Contributed to the creation of a lexicon of online safety and gendered harm terms to enhance shared understanding and advocacy. Curated supportive networks and referral pathways for women experiencing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Key Achievements Successfully designed and rolled out an AI safety tool providing accessible online safety information, referrals, and support contacts. Developed a practical lexicon of terms to standardize language around online safety and TFGBV. Convened and trained a diverse group of women leaders, influencers, and artists in digital security and safe online navigation, strengthening their resilience against online harms. Produced training manuals and digital resources that continue to support women and organizations in building digital safety skills. Strengthened collaborations with COVAW, Nairobits, and GCC, fostering collective approaches to protecting women in digital spaces. Created a sustainable network of trained women equipped with skills, tools, and connections to advocate for safer online environments. Led in the execution of an online campaign during the 16 days of activism on digital advocacy - we held 16 online engagements to amplify issues of violence in the online spaces.
Podcast Host
Young Women's Leadership InstitutePodcast Host
Jan. 2023Nairobi County, KenyaHost & Creator – Femversations Podcast 2023 – Present Major Duties Designed, produced, and hosted Femversations Podcast, a feminist platform centering leadership, SRHR, economic justice, African herstories, and ending femicide. Curated and interviewed diverse guests, amplifying marginalized voices through storytelling and advocacy. Managed the full production cycle: content planning, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing on Spotify. Led audience engagement through social media campaigns, live discussions, and community-driven themes. Key Successes Completed Season 1 of Femversations Podcast with impactful episodes reaching a growing feminist audience. Sparked critical cross-generational conversations on TFGBV, pleasure politics, and cultural decolonization. Strengthened online feminist organizing by merging artivism, storytelling, and podcasting. Alumna of the Podcast Academy 2023 by Akili Dada, advancing skills in digital production and storytelling.

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