Voices of Resilience - Fighting for Widows' Rights with Roseline Orwa - Episode 1
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Listen to this powerful podcast episode featuring Roseline Orwa, a Kenyan social entrepreneur and 2021 New Voices Fellow, as she shares her inspiring story of resilience and advocacy for widows' rights. Discover how Orwa founded the Rona Foundation after losing her husband in post-election violence, supporting thousands of rural widows and championing their rights alongside orphan education. Gain insights into the challenges faced by widows, the emotional toll of advocacy work, and the global relevance of this issue. Learn about Orwa's journey in dealing with self-doubt, overcoming obstacles, and her continued fight to improve the lives of widows in rural Kenya. This episode, part of the "Voices of Resilience" series, offers a compelling look at gender equality and rural development through the lens of one woman's remarkable journey.
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
Aboutrona Foundation
Why widows
Dealing with selfdoubt
Challenges
Emotional Toll
Globally Relevant
What Support Do You Need
Closing Words
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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