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Sister to Sister Podcast

Published by AFRICAN WOMEN'S RIGHTS ADVOCATES

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Sister to Sister is a podcast by African Women's Rights Advocates (AWRA) and a flagship product of the Sister to Sister Initiative, a platform dedicated to strengthening solidarity, learning, and collective action among women leaders and advocates across Africa. The podcast amplifies the voices, knowledge, and lived experiences of grassroots activists, survivors, feminists, researchers, policymakers, and movement leaders working to advance the rights of women and girls. Through bold and honest conversations, each episode explores critical issues including ending female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, gender-based violence, feminist leadership, movement building, and the realities of activism. Sister to Sister is a space for dialogue, healing, reflection, and shared learning. By centering the experiences of women at the forefront of social change, it celebrates resilience, challenges harmful social norms, and inspires collective action toward a future where every woman and girl can live free from violence, discrimination, and inequality. Whether you're an activist, researcher, policymaker, student, or ally, Sister to Sister invites you to listen, learn, and join a growing community committed to advancing gender justice across Africa and beyond. New episodes every two weeks.

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Recent episodes

Coming Back to Purpose | S2S Episode 2

Jul 27, 2026

What happens when purpose calls you back? In this powerful episode of the Sister-to-Sister (S2S) Podcast , hosts Valerie Loloju and Godano Yussuf sit down with grassroots leader and survivor advocate Seleyian for an honest conversation about purpose, resilience, and the realities of leading change from lived experience. Seleyian shares her journey of stepping away from community leadership to pursue financial stability, the lessons she learned during that season, and what ultimately inspired her to return. Together, they explore the challenges of sustaining grassroots activism, navigating healing, and why survivor leadership must move beyond storytelling to influence decisions that shape communities. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn't always linear—and that the people closest to the issues are often best placed to lead the solutions. In this episode, we discuss: The realities of balancing purpose with livelihood Why many grassroots leaders step away—and why they return Childhood, identity, and growing up in communities affected by FGM Healing, resilience, and reclaiming purpose Why survivor leadership is essential in ending FGM Building movements that truly centre lived experience If this conversation moved you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help amplify survivor-led voices and grassroots leadership across Africa. About the S2S Podcast The Sister-to-Sister Podcast is a platform where grassroots women leaders, survivors, and advocates share honest conversations on leadership, healing, gender justice, and ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Rooted in sisterhood and lived experience, the podcast amplifies voices that are too often unheard while inspiring collective action for lasting change.

ACTIVISM, But at What COST? (Episode 1 | Segment 2:)

Jul 8, 2026

Sister 2 Sister Podcast | Episode 1 (Segment 2): Funding, Power & the Future of Women led Movements What happens when the people closest to the problem are the furthest from the resources? In this second segment of Episode 1 of the Sister 2 Sister Podcast, hosts Valerie Loloju and Godano Yussuf continue their conversation with women's rights leader Domtila Chesang, turning the spotlight on one of the biggest challenges facing movements today: funding, partnerships, and power. Together, they unpack the realities of navigating donor expectations, the imbalance between grassroots organizations and larger institutions, and why sustainable, trust-based partnerships are essential for lasting social change. The conversation challenges traditional funding models while exploring what it truly means to invest in women-led movements—not just through projects, but through long-term support, trust, and shared leadership. This is an honest conversation about who gets funded, who gets left behind, and what must change if we are serious about advancing the rights of women and girls across Africa. Sister 2 Sister Podcast is a flagship storytelling and advocacy platform of the Sister to Sister Initiative by African Women's Rights Advocates (AWRA), amplifying the voices, experiences, and leadership of women and girls across the continent. ✨ For Us, By Us.

ACTIVISM, But at What COST? (Episode 1 | Segment 1:)

Jul 7, 2026

Sister 2 Sister Podcast | Episode 1: Activism, But at What Cost? What does activism really cost the women leading change on the frontlines? In the premiere episode of the Sister 2 Sister Podcast, hosts Valerie Loloju and Godano Yussuf sit down with Domtila Chesang, a seasoned grassroots advocate and women's rights leader, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the realities of activism beyond the headlines. Together, they explore the emotional, personal, and systemic challenges that women activists face while working to transform their communities. From burnout and emotional labor to leadership pressures and the hidden sacrifices often made by women in advocacy spaces, this episode shines a light on the human side of movement-building. The conversation also examines how institutions, donors, and policymakers can better support grassroots-led change and what sustainable activism truly looks like. Most importantly, this episode is a testament to resilience, healing, and hope. It reminds us that behind every movement are women carrying stories, communities, and dreams for a better future. Sister 2 Sister Podcast is a flagship storytelling and advocacy platform of the Sister to Sister Initiative, created by African Women's Rights Advocates (AWRA) to amplify the voices, experiences, and leadership of women and girls across Africa. ✨ For Us, By Us.