Lesson 1: Embrace Cultural Diversity

Episode Description A major lesson for young African youth is the reminder that education is empowerment. In lesson three of our 12-part series, we explore why education empowers individuals to become leaders, advocates, and agents of transformation. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image: Annie Spratt on
Lesson 2: Preserve Indigenous Knowledge

A major lesson for young African youth is a call to preserve and cherish indigenous knowledge. In lesson two of our 12-part series, we explore why African youth need the preservation of our indigenous knowledge to drive positive change across the continent. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image: Ian Macharia on
Lesson 3: Education is Empowerment

Embracing cultural diversity means actively engaging with the world around us. In lesson one of our 12-part series, we explore why African youth need to embrace cultural diversity to drive positive change across the continent. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image: Womanizer Toys
Digital Harassment

Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue in today’s digital age, with far-reaching consequences for mental health. The constant harassment and humiliation inflicted online can erode a person’s self-esteem and sense of worth, exacerbating existing mental health conditions or precipitating new ones. We share why this needs to stop in this podcast. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa
Toxic Beauty

Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue in today’s digital age, with far-reaching consequences for mental health. The constant harassment and humiliation inflicted online can erode a person’s self-esteem and sense of worth, exacerbating existing mental health conditions or precipitating new ones. We share why this needs to stop in this podcast. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image:
African Mothers Deserve Better

Addressing maternal mortality in Africa is not merely a health challenge: it is a moral imperative that demands our unwavering commitment. We share what we can do to stop maternal mortality in this podcast. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image: Ayo Adams on Pexels
Mental Health Services In The Workplace

We share why mental health services help foster an inclusive and encouraging work atmosphere.
Don’t Ask Me When I’m Getting Married

Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares the pressures that come with being unmarried and how she responds to people who make her decisions their business.
Friendship

Friendship is the universal bond that links souls together. We share why friendships matter in this podcast.
Green Skills for Youth Paving the Path to Sustainability

Green skills encompass a wide range of abilities that are essential for understanding, mitigating, and solving environmental challenges. We share why we believe this is critical for young people paving the pathway to sustainability.
