Welcome to the World of the African Woman

 Partnerships Manager

South Africa

 Tendani Hlongwane is a project manager focused on marketing and youth development. She is dedicated to empowering young people in South Africa by creating opportunities and driving impactful initiatives. Tendani is passionate about programs that effect meaningful change for women, children, and youth employment, embodying her commitment to fostering a brighter future for communities. 

 Advocacy Specialist

South Africa

  Bachuma Tom is a dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong background in advocacy, global partnerships, strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation. As a member of the Global Woman Cohort and a Girls for Girls mentee, Bachuma is passionate about women's empowerment and driving social change. With experience working in government and currently in the social investing space, Bachuma is passionate about driving meaningful change and impact. 

 Partnerships Coordinator 

South Africa

  Tsireledzo Liphadzi is an accomplished marketing professional with a Master of Science in Digital and Strategic Marketing from the University of Bradford. Her expertise spans integrated marketing, leadership communication, and corporate social responsibility, having developed impactful campaigns for global organizations like BMW Group, Bridgestone, and Unilever. Now focused on education, Tsireledzo channels her corporate experience to drive meaningful change through initiatives such as Digi-Spark, demonstrating her commitment to unlocking potential and fostering equality in underserved communities. 

 Translator/Writer (Arabic)

Egypt

Farida Ahdy is a proficient professional with a Bachelor's degree in English from Al-Alsun and a minor in translation. With a year of experience as an AI annotator, Farida demonstrates proficiency in translation, editing, and a keen passion for bridging language barriers. Farida is highly motivated and detail-oriented, showcasing a strong attention to grammar and spelling. Beyond work, Farida enjoys building connections through gaming, reading, and music.

 Translator/Writer (French)

Cameroon 

 Nguekem Sophie-Marceau is a seasoned English and French translator with a rich background in serving local and foreign enterprises. Her expertise spans translation, subtitling, interpretation, and copywriting, and she carries the motto of "Global Insight, Local Expertise." Hailing from Cameroon, she brings a unique blend of global perspective and local sensibility to every project, aiming to break language barriers and contribute to impactful communication. Passionate about the power of words, she is thrilled to bring her skills and perspective to the African Female Voice community.

Translator/Writer (Kiswahili)

Kenya

Wachera Ndung’u is an Education and Communications professional. She has been involved in Ed tech training and digital integration in learning institutions with Digital Education Africa Network based in Nairobi Kenya. In the recent past, she was part of a Literacy project in Kenya which was a great success in improving learning outcomes in early grade learners. She has a passion for empowering people with knowledge and skills. Her personal interests are reading, travel and cooking. 

Podcast Support team lead

Botswana

 Thelma Ditshwane is a Fashion Model and content creator but most importantly, a demographer by profession. This skill enables her to leverage her passion for creating a safe and less biased environment for the less privileged, promote diversity, and is committed to making a positive impact, especially on the youth as well as women across the globe through research and implementation of practical phenomenon that will help contribute towards a better life. Beyond the social impact world, she also enjoys creative arts and writes poetry and short stories, and someday intends to be a filmmaker/ producer.

Podcast Host

South Africa

 Cassendra Mbokane has spent the past eight years in sales and marketing across various industries, including working at heights, IT and software, telecommunications, chemical manufacturing, and logistics, thanks to her degree in communications. She finds fulfillment in delivering real value through sales and marketing, which has led her to serve as an MC at prestigious events and gain recognition for her contributions. Cassendra values collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds and appreciates the insights gained from different perspectives. Committed to treating others with humility and respect, she is inspired by Paulo Coelho's quote, "When you are moving toward a dream, the whole universe conspires to help you," and embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. 

Podcast Host

Nigeria

 Chiamaka Jennifer Asadu is a pharmacist, writer, and climate change advocate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Pharmacy and completed over ten certifications in areas like antimicrobial resistance and leadership. Her commitment to climate action stems from concerns about disposable pads, leading to her involvement in eco-friendly advocacy and the #EndFGM initiative. As Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students, she focused on value-oriented leadership and has volunteered with organizations such as the United Nations.