Sister to Sister Podcast Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:21:21 +0300 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628823 en-us © 2026 Sister to Sister Podcast yes 14756801-3a61-5dc4-af34-122de00afbf8 media@awra-group.org media@awra-group.org AFRICAN WOMEN'S RIGHTS ADVOCATES episodic false 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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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.

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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.

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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.

]]> 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.

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