
HerStory Podcast Series
Welcome to Youth Challenge International’s (YCI) HerStory Podcast Series. Join us as we share stories from young women who are shaping the social entrepreneurship ecosystem and leading change in their communities in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. Hear from YCI staff, partners and volunteers about their work supporting women entrepreneurs on the HerStart program. Each episode has been produced with support from fellows who have volunteered to share and gain skills to enhance the HerStart program. YCI launched the HerStart Innovate the Future program in 2020 as part of our initiative to advance women's equality globally. HerStart is funded in part by the Government of Canada to progress Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy. YCI is a leading global development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Find out more and join us at herstart.org!
Podcasting since 2022 • 36 episodes
HerStory Podcast Series
Latest Episodes
Episode 36: Meet YCI’s HerStart partner, Norsaac
In this episode, Angel George Buendia, HerStart Program and Partnerships Fellow speaks with Ukasha Mohammed from Norsaac’s NiV Hub, one of YCI’s HerStart partners in Ghana. Ukasha shares how Norsaac supports young peop...
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Episode 35: Meet YCI’s HerStart partner, Barefoot College Zanzibar (BCZ)
In this episode, Bobbi Martellacci, HerStart Communications Fellow, speaks with Brenda Geofrey from Barefoot College Zanzibar, one of YCI’s HerStart partners in Tanzania. Brenda shares how Barefoot College Zanzibar empowers ...
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Episode 34: Meet YCI’s HerStart partner, Social Innovation Academy (SINA)
In this episode, Sarah Harvey, HerStart Communications Fellow, speaks with Stella Lukwago from Social Innovation Academy (SINA), one of YCI’s HerStart partners in Mpigi, Uganda. Stella discusses SINA’s mission to empower marg...
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Episode 33: Meet YCI’s HerStart partner, Practical Permaculture Institute of Zanzibar (PPIZ)
In this episode, Elinam Akogo, HerStart Social Entrepreneurship Fellow, speaks with Agness Bweye from the Practical Permaculture Institute of Zanzibar (PPIZ), one of YCI’s HerStart partners in Tanzania. Agness shares how PPI...
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Episode 32: Meet YCI’s HerStart partner, Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU)
In this episode, Katherine Prior, HerStart Communications and Social Entrepreneurship Fellow, speaks with Professor Daniel Ayoung of Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) one of YCI’s HerStart partners in Ghana. Professor Ayoung di...
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