Shows
Our Story, Your Voice!Cancer Talk for Swahili and French speakersCancer screening is offered to women and men for different parts of the body. It is important to attend your appointment so that any problems can be found early and treated. Please look after your body, check your body, know your body and spot all changes early. Early detection and prevention saves life. YOU ARE WORTH IT
2025-10-3011 minOur Story, Your Voice!Lets Talk CancerWhy is cancer still a taboo topic in our community as Black people, and how do we make it less common a discussion in our household and community? We have Funmi sharing about the TWERINDE project and findings from her community outreach. Below is the episode link on YouTube.Link: https://youtu.be/RWhtFjGKHew
2025-09-1513 minOur Story, Your Voice!Land Justice & Community Wealth – A Pathway for Black WomenLand and wealth ownership have long been tied to power, security, and opportunity, yet Black women remain disproportionately excluded from these resources. In this eye-opening episode of Your Story, Our Voice, hosts Judith and Lillian are joined by Carina Gaffney, Jess Steele, and Rose Ssali to explore the intersection of land justice, economic equity, and community empowerment for Black women.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🔹 What is land justice? Understanding its role in social and economic equity.🔹 Why Black women face barriers to land and weal...
2025-02-2642 minOur Story, Your Voice!Love, Beauty & Identity: Navigating Expectations as a Migrant WomanMoving to a new country comes with challenges beyond just adapting to a new culture,it often means redefining self-worth, beauty, and relationships. In this candid episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Judith, Agatha, and Ruth dive deep into the complex expectations migrant women face in the UK when it comes to beauty standards, relationships, and cultural identity.From shifting power dynamics in relationships to confronting Western beauty ideals, this discussion sheds light on the unspoken struggles of many African migrant women. Agatha shares a deeply personal story...
2025-02-1949 minOur Story, Your Voice!Parenting in a New Land: The Challenges of Raising Children as an Asylum Seeker and ImmigrantParenting is already a journey filled with challenges, but for asylum seekers and immigrants, raising children in a new country comes with added struggles of cultural adaptation, systemic barriers, and social isolation. In this episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Judith Nyanjowa and Lillian Musiitwa are joined by Karen Savile, a social worker for SAWN, to discuss the unique difficulties faced by migrant parents.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🔹 Parenting in unfamiliar territory - how adjusting to a new country, langu...
2025-02-1246 minOur Story, Your Voice!Grief Across Borders: Bereavement in the African DiasporaLosing a loved one is never easy, but for Africans in the diaspora, grief comes with unique cultural, emotional, and logistical challenges. In this deeply personal episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Judith Nyanjowa, Lilian Musiitwa, and Rose Ssali explore how African migrant communities navigate bereavement in a foreign land, far from the traditions and support systems of home.The conversation is particularly poignant following the recent loss of a dear sister in the community, Rose Kabera Tariwale, whose life and contributions are honoured throughout the episode....
2025-02-0537 minOur Story, Your Voice!Immigration Psychosis: The Mental Health Journey of Immigrants with Dr Suriya NayakFor many migrants, the journey doesn’t end upon arrival; it’s just the beginning of an emotional and psychological struggle. In this powerful episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Agatha Phiri, Ruth Mbera, and Judith Nyanjowa explore immigration psychosis, the deep and lasting mental health effects of displacement, uncertainty, and systemic neglect.Joined by Dr. Suriya Nayak, an expert in social work and a dedicated activist, the discussion challenges Western psychiatric labels and highlights the human rights perspective of migration trauma. Dr. Nayak emphasises that while "psychosis" is often used...
2025-01-2940 minOur Story, Your Voice!Breaking the Silence on Systemic Neglect: The Harsh Realities of Housing Discrimination with Kwajo TweneboaExperience the harsh realities of the UK's housing crisis through the lens of activist Kwajo Tweneboa as he shares a deeply personal story of resilience and advocacy. Kwado paints a vivid picture of his family's struggles with inadequate housing, compounded by his father's battle with cancer. This episode shines a light on systemic issues in the housing sector, exploring the urgent need for reform and support for those who endure similar conditions.The conversation fearlessly tackles the uncomfortable truths of government racism and housing discrimination. We unpack the chilling silence forced upon asylum seekers by the ever-present...
2025-01-2244 minOur Story, Your Voice!Welcome to Our Story, Your Voice!Episode 1: Welcome to Our Story, Your VoiceIn this introductory episode, we invite you to join us on a journey of empowerment, connection, and discovery. Our Story, Your Voice is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black African women in Oldham, celebrating their stories of strength, resilience, and triumph.Hosted by Agatha Phiri, Ruth Mbera, Lillian Mbekeka, Judith Nyanjowa, this podcast is a safe space to share personal experiences, explore unique challenges, and promote a sense of community. From discussions on mental and physical health to stories of...
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