University College London
I was invited to give the student address at the postgraduate graduation ceremony. Press play to watch my speech.
Events and press
A look at my speaking slots, podcasts, policy work and features.
Speaking slots
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Session lead12th International Digital Storytelling Conference
São Paulo, Brazil
I led a session on participatory podcasting for people and planet.
PanelPopular Feminisms: Tactics in Turbulent Times
UCL Institute of Advanced Studies
I spoke at this public event, run by the UCL Gender & Feminism Research Network as part of UCL of Culture. It brought together activists, community leaders and artists to talk about feminist activism in the UK today.
PanelWomen for Women: Campaigning, Activism and Careers that Make a Difference
Women in International Affairs Network
A panel for the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I talked about activism, storytelling and social change.
LaunchLaunch of the Global Zambian Narratives Project
London
An evening of live music, poetry, spoken word and a panel to launch A Family Adventure, the first book from the Zambian Narratives Project, which I founded.
EventInternational Women's Day
Zambian High Commission, London
I joined other Zambian women to mark International Women's Day and celebrate the contributions of Zambian women around the world.
OnlinePower Up Your Career
Online event
An online event for Black and Brown girls aged 16 to 24, focused on career development.
FundraiserVERVE Think Tank Global
VERVE HQ, London
A feminist fundraising night, part of a global campaign raising money for a women's health charity.
Story timeStory Time Adventures and More Fun Magic
Alliance Française
A children's story time session hosted by Alliance Française.
Podcasts
Co-host and co-producerMade at UCL, Season 3UCL
I co-hosted and co-produced season three of UCL's podcast, which tells the stories behind research happening at the university.
ProducerMelanin Takeover
VERVE She/Said
I produced a monthly Melanin Takeover episode of the VERVE She/Said podcast.
HostThe Black Joy podcast
Spotify
A podcast about celebrating Black joy and lifting it up, guided by the belief that it takes a village to raise a child.
Policy statements
Blogs, statements and press quotes from my work at Save the Children UK and Plan International UK.
BlogEducation is the Investment the World Cannot Afford to Ignore
Save the Children UK
My blog on the global education funding gap. It backs a joint open letter from more than 190 partners, representing over 16,000 organisations.
StatementSlashing GPE funding "shatters UK's historic role as champion of education"
Save the Children UK
My response, as Senior Education Advocacy Adviser, to the UK Government cutting its Global Partnership for Education pledge from £430 million to £100 million.
NewsCivil society reacts to the UK's low pledge to the Global Partnership for Education
Send My Friend to School
A roundup of how charities and MPs responded to the pledge, including a quote from me.
In the pressUK aid cuts to health and education in Africa
The Independent
I'm mentioned in The Independent's coverage of UK aid cuts.
Press releaseAlmost 1 in 10 UK girls have been bullied by a teacher about their period
Plan International UK
New research on period stigma in schools. I'm quoted as UK Girls' Rights Policy & Research Adviser.
BlogEducation Cannot Wait High Level Financing Conference
Bond
My blog on why world leaders need to step up for children and young people affected by crises.
Features
Media featuresZambian Narratives Project in the media
Zambia
I've done broadcast, radio and press features in Zambia as part of the Zambian Narratives Project, including:
- Kwacha Good Morning, ZNBC, Zambia
- Zambia Daily Mail, Lusaka, Zambia
Magazine-book seriesDisruptors 1: Stories from over 35 women challenging the status quo
Violet Simon
I'm one of the women featured in the first issue of this series.