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!
Episodes
36 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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Episode 31: Meet YCI’s HerStart partner, Ministry of Youth Zanzibar
In this episode, Shafreen Bagha, HerStart Program and Partnerships Fellow, speaks with Sheila Mwiny Makungu from the Ministry of Youth Zanzibar, one of YCI’s HerStart partners in Tanzania. Sheila shares how the ministry empowers you...
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Episode 30: Meet Isabel, YCI's HerStart Knowledge & Learning Manager in Uganda
In this episode, Hafsah Abdi, HerStart Communications Fellow, speaks with Isabel Atugonza about her role as YCI's HerStart Knowledge & Learning Manager in Uganda. Isabel explores the challenges faced by women in the region and ...
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Episode 29: Meet Mwanaidi, YCI's HerStart Operations & Finance Manager in Tanzania
In this episode, Riley Chervinski, HerStart Communications Fellow, speaks with Mwanaidi Abdulla about her role as YCI's HerStart Operations & Finance Manager in Tanzania. Mwanaidi discusses the challenges faced by women in Zanz...
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Episode 28: Meet Humu, YCI's HerStart Partnership & Training Coordinator in Ghana
In this episode, Ariel Tozman, HerStart Program & Partnerships Fellow, speaks with Humu Abdul Rahaman about her role as YCI's HerStart Partnership & Training Coordinator in Ghana. With a passion for women's equality, Humu s...
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Episode 27: Nidhi’s Experience as a HerStart International Fellow in Ghana
In this episode, Krista Manteiga, HerStart Communications Fellow, speaks with Nidhi Gupta about her experience as a HerStart Climate Action Fellow collaborating with our partner, Norsaac in Ghana. With a background in environmental ...
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Episode 26: Jessica’s Experience as a HerStart International Fellow in Tanzania
In this episode, Aisha Imana, HerStart Communications Fellow, speaks with Jessica Zapata about her experience as a 6-month HerStart Program & Partnerships Fellow collaborating with our partner, the Ministry of Information, Youth and Culture...
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Episode 25: Lindy's Experience as a HerStart International Fellow in Uganda
In this episode, Ashley Stevens, HerStart Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Fellow, speaks with Lindy Quann about her experience as a 6-month HerStart Program & Partnerships Fellow in Uganda where she collaborated with our partner, The ...
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Episode 24: Florence's Business to Counsel and Inspire Young Girls in Uganda
In this episode, Aida Embaye, HerStart Social Entrepreneurship Fellow in Mpigi, Uganda, speaks with Florence Nakamya, founder of the Transformers Academy – a social business that aims to motivate, counsel and guide young girls and women in her ...
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Episode 23: Latifa's Organic Cosmetics Company in Ghana
In this episode, Tierney Paige Russell, HerStart Communications Fellow in Ghana, speaks with Latifa Ayinbota Atule, founder of Latty-H Soaps – a social enterprise that creates skin products using organic ingredients. Latifa discusses her goal o...
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Episode 22: Zamzam's Organic Beauty Business in Tanzania
In this episode, Jessica Zapata, HerStart Program & Partnerships Fellow in Tanzania, speaks with Zamzam Khamis Juma, founder of Zajkha Organic Beauty – a business that creates products like soap and face scrub using natural materials. Zamza...
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Episode 21: Mariama's Business Reducing Children's Malnutrition in Ghana
In this episode, Shelly Steffler, HerStart Communications Fellow in Ghana, speaks with Musah Mariama Wunnan, founder of Mari NutriWorld – a social enterprise that produces pumpkin seeds, peanuts and peanut butter to reduce child malnutrition in...
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Episode 20: Sabano's Business Providing Learning Materials to Underprivileged Youth in Uganda
In this episode, Rajeshwari Sriram, HerStart Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Fellow in Kampala, Uganda, speaks with Sabano Scovia, founder of Gracious Chalk – a social enterprise that aims to provide underprivileged rural and urban schools ...
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Episode 19: Hadia's Nutritional Powder Business in Tanzania
In this episode, Danielle Serge, HerStart Program & Partnerships Fellow in Tanzania, speaks with Hadia Mbarouk Saleh, founder of Khamasa Lishe – a social enterprise that creates nutritional powder for pregnant women and young children. ...
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Episode 18: Mary's Health-Conscious Moringa Oil Business in Ghana
In this episode, Sheilagh Newland, HerStart Communications Fellow in Tamale, Ghana, speaks with Mary Abapale, founder of REVIVE Enterprise – an innovative social business focused on producing low-cholesterol moringa oils to promote healthy life...
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Episode 17: Mariam's Nutritional Product Business in Tanzania
In this episode, Danielle Serge, HerStart Programs and Partnership Fellow in Tanzania, speaks with Mariam Mussa Haji, founder of Muzne Product – a social enterprise that makes nutritional products and powder. Mariam discusses her goal of improv...
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Episode 16: Sahada's Soap Business in Ghana
In this episode, Sheilagh Newland, HerStart Communications Fellow in Tamale, Ghana, speaks with Sahada Muzaa, founder of Muzaa Enterprise – a social business focused on empowering young girls and women by teaching them to make soap. Sahada shar...
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Episode 15: Natasha’s Solution to Improve Menstrual Health in Uganda
In this episode, Kristine Vanderahe, HerStart Programs and Partnership Fellow in Uganda, speaks with Natasha Ruth, founder of Dhaiffe Solutions – a social enterprise that makes reusable sanitary napkins. Natasha discusses her goal of improving ...
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Episode 14: Aisha's Natural Seaweed Product Business in Tanzania
In this episode, Qudsia Alvi, HerStart Gender Equality Fellow in Tanzania, speaks with Aisha Baker Makungu, founder of Isha Product - an enterprise that creates beauty and hygiene products from seaweed including soaps, lotions and shampoos. Ais...
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Episode 13: Viola’s Organic Fertilizer Business in Uganda
In this episode, Isabel Atugonza, Youth Challenge International's Knowledge and Learning Manager in Uganda, speaks with Nankinga Viola Kukiriza, founder of V&E Organics - a green enterprise that makes organic fertilizer from manure to provi...
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Episode 12: Zahara’s Fashion and Design Business in Ghana
In this episode, Patience Azukuzia, HerStart Communications and Training Fellow in Ghana, speaks with Zahara Tamimu, founder of Zahara Fashion and Designs – a business that creates clothing items and bag accessories using recycled materials. Za...
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