Gender-based violence (GBV) will not end without the involvement of men and boys. In this conversation, students, elders, and community leaders from Zambia and Canada reflect on why men must be included—not only because they are often the perpetrators, but also because they play a vital role in reshaping attitudes for the next generation. The discussion highlights how silence equals complicity, how cultural expectations of “strength” harm both men and women, and why safe spaces are essential for boys and men to open up about their own experiences. Speakers stress that theory alone is not enough—change requires practice, consistent education, and role models who demonstrate respect in everyday life. From classrooms to community gatherings, the message is clear: tackling GBV is everyone’s responsibility, and involving men and boys is key to building safer, more equitable societies.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health struggles. Please listen when you feel ready, and take care of yourself while doing so.

This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠

A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

This episode explores the intersection of climate change and gender-based violence, drawing connections between environmental crises, poverty, and increased vulnerability to abuse. Participants from Zambia and Canada discuss the impacts of droughts, floods, and wildfires on displacement, economic pressure, and mental health, and how these conditions contribute to gender-based violence and sextortion.

The conversation highlights the shared challenges faced in different contexts, the importance of community-led solutions, and the need for education, awareness, and solidarity in addressing both climate and social justice issues.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health struggles. Please listen when you feel ready, and take care of yourself while doing so.

This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠

A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

In this special crossover episode, we’re joined by our friends from the Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees team for a wide-ranging conversation on gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health. Together, we explore how these issues affect families and communities—both in Zambia and in the Canadian North—and the ways they’re normalized, silenced, and too often misunderstood.

This episode looks closely at the intergenerational impact of GBV, how cultural stigma shapes responses to mental health, and the role of justice systems in either reinforcing harm or creating pathways toward healing. We also discuss the pressures facing young people online, the criminalization of survivors, and the need for community-driven support that centers safety, dignity, and real accountability.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health struggles. Please listen when you feel ready, and take care of yourself while doing so.

This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠

A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

Sextortion is a growing but often unspoken threat in post-secondary institutions in Zambia. In this episode, students and Elders come together to share real experiences, explore how sextortion shows up on and offline, and why it's a serious form of gender-based violence.

Through open dialogue, they unpack the role of power, secrecy, and social pressure—and offer clear steps for recognizing, resisting, and reporting it. A vital conversation for anyone navigating education, safety, and consent in today’s world.

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual coercion.

This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠

A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

This episode brings together voices from Zambia and Canada to talk about how colonization disrupted traditional gender roles, silenced women’s leadership, and helped normalize gender-based violence. Guests share powerful personal stories and community histories, reflecting on what was lost—and what’s still worth fighting for. From pre-colonial matriarchies to modern movements for justice, this conversation is about healing, reclaiming culture, and finding new ways forward rooted in old wisdom.

This podcast is a collaboration between VIDEA and Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation

A HUGE shout out to the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for making this project possible!