International Women’s Day: Stories of Strength

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Join the Gates Foundation’s Discovery Center, Employee Resource Groups, and Agricultural Development program for an inspiring conversation with Djaïli Amadou Amal, a renowned Cameroonian writer, activist, and UNICEF Ambassador, moderated by Sybil Chidiac, Senior Program Officer for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality at the Gates Foundation, to celebrate International Women’s Day.

This thought-provoking conversation will explore the intersection of gender, culture, and social change, focusing on the empowerment of women and advancing gender equality in rural communities. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities women face in the Sahel region and learn how storytelling and advocacy can be powerful drivers of positive transformation.

Through her powerful storytelling, Djaïli Amadou Amal shines a light on the complex realities faced by women and girls in the Sahel region—a vast area in Western and North-Central Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east. As an award-winning author and social worker, Djaïli draws from her lived experiences to craft narratives that highlight the resilience of women navigating cultural and societal barriers.

If you are attending in-person, enjoy music by KEXP DJ Lace Cadence, host of The Continent, one of the only dedicated Afrobeat shows on major public radio and Contemporary African Appetizers by Regina Bukenya.