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STEM education for young girls has been overlooked in many places around the world, but Uchenna Onwuamaegbu-Ugwu is working hard to change that. As the founder and CEO of Edufun Technik, she is providing STEM learning and resources to schools and students in eastern Nigeria. Uchenna, a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow, advocates for youth empowerment…

Growing up near Soweto, South Africa, Bongekile Radebe understood both history and economic hardship firsthand. As the founder of Taste of Legends, Radebe inspires other young women to become business leaders, develop useful wellness techniques and engage in tea agriculture in South Africa.Find the transcript: https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-pod…

Nkem Okocha's experience working in banking helped her learn how to devise a system in which she would provide loans to women as a way to help them jumpstart plans for businesses they didn't have the means to start on their own.Find the transcript at: https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-nkem-okochas-mamamoni-finances-womens-entrepreneurship-…

Jacquline Bayowa, A 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnae, Owns and operates a restaurant called Hot Seven in Arua, she’s committed to inspiring girls in Uganda to succeed through business and entrepreneurship. Find more: https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-jackline-bayoa-inspiring-girls-uganda/…

Through the Women’s Penitentiary project, Maria Rosa provides technical training to female ex-detainees and change their lives for the better. Read more: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-maria-rosa-dias-leads-marginalized-women-successYALI Network Radio

Drawing from her own experiences and those of her mother Abinet Tasew works to ensure girls in Ethiopia gain access to necessary educational opportunities. Read more: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-abinet-tasew-believes-education-is-the-key-to-gender-equalityYALI Network Radio

Neema Kiswaga of Tanzania is creating a permanent solution that guides and mentor youth to realize and achieve their goals. Read more at yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-neema-kiswaga-creates-ladder-leadership-youthYALI Network Radio

Although she was born with a disability, Rigbe Gebrehawariat realized that changing her attitude has opened doors to opportunity. Learn more: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-rigbe-gebrehawariat-empowering-people-with-disabilitiesYALI Network Radio

Sharifu Kiragga Tusuubira understands the challenges and stigma surrounding sickle cell disease, having been born with sickle cell and facing discrimination throughout his life. Now, as the executive director of the Uganda Sickle Cell Rescue Foundation, Sharifu brings hope as he works in communities across Uganda to reduce the stigma regarding sick…

Kingdom Uchenna Nwanyanwu, the founder and president of DEHAT Ability Support Initiative (DASI), is an advocate that aims to reduce violence and stigma and train educators in sign language so that they may teach the deaf and hearing-impaired community. Read more: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-kingdom-u-nwanyanwu-education-advocacy-hearing-impaired…