Imagine sitting down with an amazing lady who's experienced life in several countries, founded an NGO and is a passionate advocate for child literacy and racial equality. That's us! We had the joy of having a conversation with Tabitha Nyariki, a Kenyan native who shares her life journey and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. From her mother's influence that shaped her childhood to her experiences in student politics, you'll hear Tabitha recount her life with honesty and wisdom.
As we chat, you'll learn about the practical ways to tackle racism - Tabitha shares her insights on the importance of broadening our knowledge and understanding. You'll also hear about her work in the charity space, specifically with her NGO Kosi Africa, and the struggles she faced while starting it. Tabitha's story of resilience and determination in the face of these challenges is truly inspiring.
Lastly, Tabitha opens up about her personal struggles and how these hardships motivated her to push through. Her experience of moving to different countries, coping with failures, and finding the silver lining in every situation will remind you that it's not just about the destination, but the journey itself. So, buckle up for this insightful journey with Tabitha Tabs, as she takes you through a life full of passion, resilience and inspiration.
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Tabitha was born in Kenya and currently resides in Glasgow.
She advocates for child literacy and has done this through various channels including co-founding a literacy NGO, Kosi Africa, in Kenya, where she works to ensure young children in Western Kenya have adequate learning and reading material. She is passionate about making the world a fair place for all and is the youngest board member of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum where she hopes to build more support for Fairtrade among the youth. Tabitha enjoys watching football and travelling in her spare time.
She is currently the Race Equality Charter Project Officer at Glasgow Caledonian University and previously worked as a Sabbatical Officer at their Studentsā Association.
In her roles she has mainly focused on advocating for issues around Racial Equality in Higher & Further Education. In 2022, she won the NUS Equality & Diversity Award for her commitment towards Equality & Diversity in Higher Education. Tabitha is a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Applied Psychology.
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