Political activist Angellica Aribam is no stranger to online harassment, but with COVID-19, she has experienced more online bullying and outright racism. Tune in to this episode of Voices of Resilience to hear more about the power dynamics she thinks are at play, how expressing solidarity online can help victims of harassment and perspective on how the coronavirus shutdowns impact India differently. 

#VVEngage Fellow & Nelson, New Zealand Mayor Rachel Reese joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss being a leader during #COVID19 - the considerations, planning & empathy that must come with that role, & the community that helps her carry on. Tune in! 

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world.  

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Banker turned #socialentrepreneur Sbu Myeni joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss how rural communities in South Africa are dealing with #COVID, from lack of info for illiterate populations to upcoming food and job shortages. Visit http://www.imbeleko.org/ to learn more.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world.  

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

VV woman leader and Cameroonian entrepreneur, activist and political leader Kah Walla joined Alyse Nelson for today’s #VoicesofResilience to discuss the governance issues at hand when dealing with #COVID19 and the need for women to be at the decision-making table when rebuilding after this crisis.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world.  

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

VV woman leader and digital strategist Karla Ruiz Cofiño joined Alyse Nelson for #VoicesofResilience to discuss how coronavirus is impacting Guatemala & offer tips to make kids responsible digital users while building their critical thinking skills. Listen now!

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world.  

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Wellness expert Larah Davis joined Alyse Nelson for this episode of the #VoicesofResilience series, discussing how a silver lining of #coronavirus bringing society to its knees could be that we're forced to stop and learn how to rest & revitalize. Tune in.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world. 

Production: 

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Activist Rouba Mhaissen puts #selfquarantine in perspective on the latest episode of the Voices of Resilience Series, noting how the #COVID19 crisis exacerbates conditions for #refugees. Listen to for more on how refugees are coping and Rouba's hope for the future. Learn more about her work by visiting http://www.sdaid.org/ 

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world. 

Production: 

Executive Producer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Editor and Assistant Producer: Christi Owiye 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode three features Christelle Kwizera, a WE Empower Awardee. Christelle is a Rwandan mechanical engineer and founder of Water Access Rwanda, an award-winning social enterprise collecting, purifying and distributing clean water across Rwanda. Christelle and Alyse's conversation centered on maintaining social enterprises in a time of crisis, especially one that so many families depend on, and plans for expansion after COVID-19 is contained. Visit https://www.warwanda.com/ to learn more.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world. 

Production: 

Producer: Christi Owiye 

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod

Vital Voices is pleased to announce a new podcast series, Voices of Resilience. We'll sit down with women leaders working to care for their communities during these uncertain times. Episode two features Jennifer Mandelblatt, a VV Leadership Incubator fellow. Jennifer is the Co-founder and executive director of Platform, an organization helping young women-identified folx have authentic conversations with their elected lawmakers. Jennifer and Alyse sat down for a conversation on the power of creating inclusive change through scary times, and continuing that change after crises end. To learn more about Platform, visit www.platformwomen.org.

To learn more about Vital Voices, visit www.vitalvoices.org 

Invest in women, improve the world. 

Production: 

Producer: Christi Owiye 

Writer: Lizzie Kubo Kirschenbaum 

Host: Alyse Nelson

Music: 

Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod