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Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining 60 extraordinary women changemakers at the Elevate Africa Dinner, hosted by Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, and H.E. Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor, former Vice President of Liberia, at the captivating John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History. We celebrated the courage, consistency, and collaboration that drive women’s leadership across Africa.
United under the theme “Women Allying Women: Strengthening Bonds to Build a Greater Africa,” I had the honour of delivering the opening address for a moderated dialogue. I shared insights from my experience as President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and Patron of the 2016-2020 WBW Voices Wellbeing for Women Africa Youth Voices Initiative, which is committed to uplifting intergenerational youth voices and advancing gender equity in leadership and development.
As a platform for youth engagement, the WBW Youth Voices Initiative supports locally driven, gender-focused, and youth-led programs that address critical issues facing women and girls across Africa. Through partnerships with organizations like Project Syndicate and Women Deliver, as well as the release of the Wa-Wimbi Report, the initiative amplifies the voices of young women to influence global and local policy dialogues. With 194 microgrants awarded to 68 youth partners across 18 countries, WBW Youth Voices continues to inspire progress and empowerment in communities.
Inspired by the depth of insights shared, the commitments made, and the unwavering belief in the potential of intergenerational collaboration, together we affirmed that when women stand together, we create not only opportunities but also enduring legacies. The dinner was a moment of profound reflection and determination, underscoring the power of allyship and the essential role women play in shaping Africa’s future. May the bonds we strengthened continue to inspire progress today and for generations to come.
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