Yours in Power
3 Episodes
Yours in Power is a 3-part micro-documentary series offering a deeper look into the lives of three powerful African women. From South Africa, to Benin, to Nigeria, these women are on the frontlines of the fight against gender inequality and global poverty. They lead organizations, push changemaking policies, win international awards, and rally thousands of people at a time on global platforms. They spark grassroots movements and write open letters to world leaders.
But there is a letter they’ve yet to write - a letter to themselves as young girls.
Each film is guided by a reflective voice over of each woman reading a letter she has written to herself as a young girl - at an age where she felt most vulnerable, giving herself advice and hinting at what great things she’ll soon accomplish.
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Yours In Power Ep.3: The power of being young, black, and female
Episode 1
Wadi Ben-Hirki, like many young girls, grew up being told that she should be “seen and not heard.” The gender discrimination she faced as a kid became the source of her strength, inspiring her to take action and advocate for equality.
She founded the Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation at only 17 years old... -
Yours in Power Ep.2: One doctor's mission to expand healthcare for women
Episode 2
As a young girl, Dr. Joannie Bewa experienced the fear and challenge of medical issues first-hand when she almost died from an asthma attack. Now, inspired by the doctor who treated her as a child, she views that experience as the beginning of her journey to becoming an award-winning physician.
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Yours in Power Ep.1: Reshaping South Africa’s democracy for women
Episode 3
Melene Rossouw is on the frontlines of the fight for gender equality. She spearheads justice-driven activist work, leads grassroots organizations, and writes open letters to world leaders. But there is a letter she has yet to write - a letter to her younger self. Until now.
Journey into the chang...
