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"𝘈𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘠𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳-𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩. 𝘞𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴; 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨." – Rachael mwikali Rachael’s words resonate deeply with the realities of grassroots movements across the continent. She highlights the importance of intersectionality and inclusivity in movement-building, emphasizing that "our movements must rotate in intersectionality, inclusivity, and collectivity. The call in this time is to prioritize the voices of those most affected by injustice, including women, young people, and marginalized communities. If we leave those voices out, the building blocks of our movements will be shaky, and we will not succeed." The 3rd African Social Movements Baraza, taking place in Accra, Ghana, will be a critical space for us to build this unity and solidarity. It’s a moment to amplify grassroots strategies, share best practices, and strengthen our collective power. Let’s honour the work of grassroots organizers and join hands to build a future where African movements lead the way in shaping a just and equitable world. Date: Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th April Host city: Accra, Ghana Registration: https://bit.ly/41GfvDf #Baraza2025 #PowerOfSocialMovements #MovementBuilding TrustAfrica

"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘤𝘩. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘤𝘩. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴? 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨? 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥? 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢?" – Phumi Mtetwa, JASS (Just Associates) These powerful words capture the urgency and significance of this moment for African social movements. As we stand at the crossroads of history, the actions we take in this moment will determine the future of our continent for generations to come. The 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗮 will be a critical space for us to come together, share strategies, and build the solidarity needed to confront these challenges. It’s not just a meeting – it’s a movement-building process that will echo in our local, national, and regional spaces long after we leave the convening. As Phumi so eloquently put it, "The struggle is on, and it will continue. We have so many challenges that this world is faced with, and movements are the power. They have the power, and they need to be empowered even more." Let’s rise to this moment. Let’s show up for each other, for our communities, and for the future of our continent. Join us to build a stronger, more united continent. Date: Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th April Host city: Accra, Ghana Registration: https://bit.ly/41GfvDf #Baraza2025 #PowerOfSocialMovements #MovementBuilding TrustAfrica

The road to #Baraza2025 continues! Our series of virtual engagements and activations are a platform where social movement actors convene, share, learn and organize to contribute to the agenda of the African Social Movements Baraza. Following a well-received and attended first webinar, this second and final briefing will ignite critical conversations, mobilise collective energy and spark inspiration ahead of the Baraza that will be hosted in Accra, Ghana. You can expect to hear charged insights from contributors, as well as connect with fellow changemakers who are shaping history.Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025  Time: 2:00 PM GMT  Register: https://bit.ly/4i1Ldk7 Interpretation will be available in French and English

In Memory of Everjoice Win: A Feminist Leader and Champion for Social Justice It is with profound sadness that we grieve the passing away of our beloved comrade and sister, Everjoice Win, affectionately known as “EJ,” a formidable feminist and social justice leader. EJ’s unwavering commitment to gender justice and human rights has left an indelible mark and will continue to stand as an inspiration to us all. Her dynamic presence and insightful contributions were instrumental in shaping the discourse at the African Philanthropy Conferences and the African Social Movements Barazas hosted by TrustAfrica, where she captivated audiences with her brilliance and wit. Her ability to articulate complex issues with clarity and passion inspired many and fostered a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the realm of social justice. Her legacy is one of courage, intellect, wit and an unyielding dedication to the causes she championed. As we mourn the loss of a cherished friend and ally, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Everjoice Win’s spirit will continue to inspire us in our ongoing efforts to advance social justice and equality. May her soul rest in peace.

Missed the Celebration? Catch Up Now! On International Women's Day, TrustAfrica Women shared an incredible video titled "Inspiring Change: TrustAfrica Women's Hopes for International Women's Day." If you missed it, don't worry! Watch it now and be inspired by the powerful voices and hopes of women driving change. Watch Here: https:// https://lnkd.in/e2sTt4h6 Let's continue to celebrate and support the amazing women making a difference every day!

"Empowering Women, Transforming Futures: TrustAfrica's Commitment to Gender Equality" Dear Board Members, Colleagues, and Partners, On this International Women's Day, we stand united in our unwavering commitment to the centrality of women's rights in all aspects of our work at TrustAfrica. Women's rights are not just a part of our mission; they are the very essence of our vision for a just and equitable society. Today, we honor the remarkable contributions of women and girls everywhere and acknowledge the ongoing fight for gender equality. As we chart our strategic plan, we pledge to ensure that women's rights and gender-related issues remain at the heart of our programs. We recognize that true progress is only possible when women and girls are empowered to realize their full potential. This commitment is reflected in our holistic approach, integrating gender perspectives into every initiative we undertake. Let us forge ahead with unwavering solidarity, championing the rights of women and girls, and accelerating action towards a more inclusive and equitable future. Together, we can create transformative change and build a world where every woman and girl can thrive. Dr Ebrima Sall Executive Director TrustAfrica

The journey to #Baraza2025 has begun! Our Virtual Briefing set the stage for powerful conversations, collective action, and the road ahead to the 3rd African Social Movements Baraza in Accra. Now, you can watch the full session and catch up on key insights, updates, and opportunities to get involved! https://lnkd.in/eHi9kfjq Let’s continue organizing, learning, and building the power of movements together! #ThePowerOfMovements #Baraza2025

Honored to Welcome Dr. Natalia Kanem! We were thrilled to host Dr. Natalia Kanem, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, at our strategic retreat in Saly. As one of the founders and a former board member of TrustAfrica, Dr. Kanem's visit came at a crucial time as we were planning our next strategic cycle. Her highly inspiring words strengthened our commitment to keep the health and wellbeing of young girls of Africa among our top priorities. Dr. Kanem highlighted the essential role they play in keeping families, communities, and the world going. They must be at the core of all strategies aimed at shaping the future we want for Africa. Let's continue to champion the well-being and empowerment of young girls across the continent.

This is no ordinary moment. In the face of historic inequality, injustice, human rights, democracy, global governance, and climate crises. Now, more than ever, collective organizing is our greatest tool for confronting today's pressing issues and forging a world that reflects our shared dreams. Join the African Social Movements Baraza alongside vibrant social movement organizers and allies as we kick-start the road to #Baraza2025! Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2025 Time: 2:00 PM GMT Register: https://bit.ly/3QGte6N Featured speakers include •⁠ ⁠Coumba Toure – Founder of Invisible Giants •⁠ ⁠Briggs Bomba – Programs Director for TrustAfrica •⁠ ⁠Phumi Mtetwa – Southern Africa Director at Just Associates •⁠ ⁠Hardi Yakubu – Movements Coordinator at Africans Rising •⁠ ⁠Rachael Mwikali – Convener of Pussy Power •⁠ ⁠Dirk Shaka – Social Organizer with La Lucha This virtual briefing with organisers and social movement leaders will ignite critical conversations, share vital updates and highlight opportunities for your participation. Let’s organize and mobilize movement power towards the future we want!

Join us on a journey of inspiration, solidarity and action as we kick-start the road to #Baraza2025! This journey will culminate at the 3rd African Social Movements Baraza happening in Accra, Ghana from 14 to 16 April 2025, under the theme “The Power of Movements.” We are excited to host a series of engagements and activations where we will convene, listen, learn and organize to ensure that #Baraza2025 serves the collective. Our first stop is the virtual briefing with organisers and social movement leaders where we will ignite critical conversations, share vital updates and highlight opportunities for your participation. Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2025 Time: 2:00 PM GMT Register: http://bit.ly/41Ezd2x Featured speakers include •⁠ ⁠Coumba Toure – Founder of Invisible Giants •⁠ ⁠Briggs Bomba – Programs Director for TrustAfrica •⁠ ⁠Phumi Mtetwa – Southern Africa Director at Jass Associates •⁠ ⁠Hardi Yakubu – Movements Coordinator at Africans Rising •⁠ ⁠Rachael Mwikali – Convener of Pussy Power •⁠ ⁠Dirk Shaka – Social Organizer with La Lucha You can expect dynamic insights from movement leaders, allies and partners in a space to connect with fellow changemakers ready to shape history. Let’s organize and mobilize movement power towards the future we want! The African Social Movements Baraza is coordinated by TrustAfrica, alongside vibrant social movement partners, organizers and allies across the continent.