What Makes Us Stronger

Women For Women International
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What Makes Us Stronger

What makes us resilient in times of crisis? And how does conflict and hardship shape who we are? What Makes Us Stronger tells the stories of some courageous women who’ve lived through unbelievably difficult times in countries like Afghanistan, Syria and Democratic Republic of the Congo to name a few, and explores how each of them took on new roles and found the strength to keep going. What Makes Us Stronger is a series by Women for Women International, an organization which invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict. Hosted by Nisha Singh, Global Policy and Advocacy Manager at Women for Women International. Find out more about stories like these and how you can get involved at  https://www.womenforwomen.org/ Donate here: https://support.womenforwomen.org/podcast

  1. 12/05/2024

    In Conversation: Lake Bell and Nunu Ntshingila

    What do a Hollywood actress, and a South African tech guru have in common? They’re both bringing their talents and expertise to support women survivors of war to rebuild their lives. Celebrated actress, writer, and director, Lake Bell, is joining Women for Women International as a Global Ambassador and Nunu Ntshingila, former regional head of Meta in South Africa is the organization’s incoming International Board Chair. To wrap up this series, Lake and Nunu met up to talk about overcoming their own challenges, the power of investing in women to change the world and what drew them both to the mission.  To find out how you can support Women for Women International and learn more about our newest program for adolescent girls, go to https://bit.ly/shedares-teen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  2. 10/31/2024

    From Asking to Action

    All of us deserve the right to have a say in decisions that affect our lives. That’s true even in the middle of a war. To make sure global leaders hear from women directly affected by violent conflict, Women for Women International conducted landmark consultation with more than 6500 women survivors of war across 14 countries. In this episode, Nisha delves into some of the surprising findings in the research,From Asking to Action. We’ll hear from some of the women who conducted the survey, and we’ll also speak to Paivi Kannisto, the Chief of Peace and Security at UN Women about why it’s so important for governments to listen to women in conflict.    *A warning that this episode contains content you might find upsetting including references to violence and sexual violence*  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  3. 09/12/2024

    How South Sudanese Women are Tackling the Climate Crisis

    Over the last few years intense floods and deadly heatwaves have become more frequent and severe in South Sudan, the youngest country in the world. The climate crisis coupled with increasing poverty and conflict both locally and within its neighboring countries, Sudan and the DRC, have displaced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. In this episode, we’ll hear from the women farmers most affected by the climate crisis and learn about some climate-smart techniques they’re implementing to adapt to the situation. Nisha also talks to Grace Dorong, a women’s rights leader from South Sudan and the Founder and Executive Director of Root of Generations, about why they shouldn’t have to go it alone.   LINKSWomen for Women's Climate report: https://www.womenforwomen.org/environment-conflict-gender  Root of Generation: https://rog.org.ss/index    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  4. 06/20/2024

    A Taste of Home

    What is it about the food we eat that connects us to the places we’re from? For refugees fleeing conflict, cooking an old family recipe can be a treasured connection to a lost homeland.    In this episode, we’ll hear from two women displaced by war, Women for Women International’s Storai Ahmadi and Zeina Kanawati from Women Now for Development about what they cook that reminds them of home. Nisha also talks to Heifa Odeh, Palestinian-American chef, Fufu’s Kitchen food blogger and author of Dine in Palestine about the recipes handed down through generations of her family.  Learn more and find all the recipes from this episode here   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  5. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    What Makes Us Stronger Season 3 Trailer

    Season Three of What Makes us Stronger is back with new stories of courageous women in conflict zones. In the coming episodes, host Nisha Singh, hears from a group of men in a former ISIS stronghold in Iraq who’re ditching toxic masculinity for gender equality. Girls in Afghanistan and elsewhere explain how they are taking back their right to go to school.  And we’ll find out why - for some refugees - a taste from home can be the first step towards solidarity in a strange land.     What Makes Us Stronger is a series by Women for Women International, an organization which helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives, families and communities. This season is brought to you thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery with funds awarded by Postcode Justice Trust in support of women survivors of war.   Find out more about the work of Women for Women here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min

  6. 03/28/2024

    Rebuilding and Resilience: Lessons from Rwandan Women

    It’s thirty years since more than eight hundred thousand people were killed in the Rwandan genocide. In the aftermath of the violence, Rwandans have worked hard to rebuild a devastated and divided country. In this episode, Nisha hears from Emerence, one of thousands of ordinary Rwandans who were asked to do something extraordinary: forgive the people who killed their families.  Nisha also talks to Berna Rusagara, the Executive Director of Women for Women Rwanda, our sister organization, about what the women of Rwanda can teach the world about peace, resilience and forgiveness.    *A warning that this episode contains content you might find upsetting including references to violence and sexual violence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  7. 11/16/2023

    Hidden Crimes: The Truth About Violence Against Women

    One in three women will experience some sort of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. However, women’s rights experts have long argued that there are practical steps that can be taken to prevent and end the cycle of violence against women and girls - if only governments are willing to invest in them.   In this episode, we’ll hear from Rose in the DRC about her experience and Nisha talks to Dr Leyla Hussein, a renowned psychotherapist who provides support to survivors of sexual violence and is a global campaigner for gender rights.    *A warning that this episode contains content you might find upsetting, including references to sexual violence and FGM*   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  8. 09/28/2023

    #SheDares

    In Afghanistan, where women’s lives are severely restricted, defying the system can be dangerous. In this episode, Nisha talks to Nidhi Dagur, Director of Global Communications and External Events at Women for Women International who recently visited Afghanistan to find out how women there are daring to stand up for their rights, despite the risks.   Find out more about our #SheDares campaign and donate to receive a #SheDares bracelet handmade by women survivors of war at womenforwomen.org/SheDares  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
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What makes us resilient in times of crisis? And how does conflict and hardship shape who we are? What Makes Us Stronger tells the stories of some courageous women who’ve lived through unbelievably difficult times in countries like Afghanistan, Syria and Democratic Republic of the Congo to name a few, and explores how each of them took on new roles and found the strength to keep going. What Makes Us Stronger is a series by Women for Women International, an organization which invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict. Hosted by Nisha Singh, Global Policy and Advocacy Manager at Women for Women International. Find out more about stories like these and how you can get involved at  https://www.womenforwomen.org/ Donate here: https://support.womenforwomen.org/podcast

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  • Creator
    Women For Women International
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Women For Women International
  • Show Website
    What Makes Us Stronger

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