Best YALI Network Radio Podcasts (2025)

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YALI Voices Podcast: Ondela Mlandu and Emmanuel Ssekitto Kalule - Social Entrepreneurship 38:13

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https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-ondela-mlandu-and-emanuel-ssekitto-kalule-social-entrepreneurs-fostering-relationships-and-building-community/In this episode of the YALI Voices podcast, we’re talking with Ondela Mlandu from South Africa and Emmanuel Ssekitto Kalule from Uganda. In addition to being YALI Network members and 2024 Mandela W…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Festus Moses from Nigeria Found His Purpose in Business and Skills Education 47:24

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In this episode of the YALI Voices podcast, we’re sitting down to talk with Festus Moses from Nigeria. In addition to being a YALI Network member and 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, Festus is an entrepreneur who — while building his footwear and leather goods business — saw the need for increased skills training and education. Festus has taught ove…

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YALI Voices Podcast: David Jeng is Mentoring for Small Business Success in The Gambia 38:21

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In this episode of the YALI Voices podcast, we’re sitting down to talk with David Jeng at the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in Washington. David is from The Gambia and in addition to being a 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, he is an intellectual property law and rights expert. He has built businesses and is a board member of The Gambia C…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Roni Kanuono turns discarded bottles into something amazing! 13:51

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https://yali.state.gov/roni-kanuono-turns-discarded-bottles-into-something-amazing-building-furniture-from-plastic-waste/In this episode of the YALI Voices podcast, we’re honored to be speaking with Roni Kanuono from Cameroon. After working with an environmental NGO for a number of years, he decided to use the lessons he learned there and started h…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Lilian Kaivilu is Making an Impact Training Citizen Journalists 21:01

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YALI Voices Podcast: Chiedza Makwara on Succeeding and Supporting Women Through Good Times and Bad 20:44

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YALI Voices Podcast: Dina Cirillo on Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls in South Sudan 26:34

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YALI Voices Podcast: Wuraoluwa Ayodele and Masele Msita on Speaking Up and Being Heard 36:40

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YALI Voices Podcast: Melene Rossouw’s Movement for Women’s Leadership in South Africa 23:29

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YALI Voices Podcast: Eunice Achenda Peter on Professionalism and Good Governance 26:29

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YALI Voices Podcast: Patrick Stephenson Wants More Citizen Involvement with Public Policy 18:38

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YALI Voices Podcast: Ebrima Sonko on Social Justice, Fairness, and Equity 26:51

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YALI Voices Podcast: Adesola Adedokun Ajayi Working to Provide Opportunities for All 13:35

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YALI Voices Podcast: Entrepreneur Corine Hounsou is Building a Global Brand 24:37

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YALI Voices Podcast: Juliet Odhiambo Says Financial Literacy is the Key to Economic Success 20:26

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YALI Voices Podcast: Steve Zita Mentors Youth to be Successful Business Leaders 11:04

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YALI Voices Podcast: Robson Mamba Believes in a Comprehensive Approach to Service 22:30

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YALI Voices Podcast: James Amugsi on Service and Volunteerism in his Community 23:46

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YALI Voices Podcast: Suleiman Makore on Wildlife in Zimbabwe 16:00

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YALI Voices Podcast: Ama Duncan Brings Women Together in the Fabulous Woman Network 23:31

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YALI Voices Podcast: Nombuso Simelane Wants Girls to Glow in Eswatini 19:40

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YALI Voices Podcast: Nangamso Koza is Bringing Educational Opportunity to the Eastern Cape 32:37

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YALI Voices Podcast: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Hero to At-risk Girls in Nigeria 22:57

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YALI Voices Podcast: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Hero to At-risk Girls in Nigeria by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast Nozipho Dlali Seeks Equal Justice for All 17:46

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YALI Voices Podcast: Shaban Senyange Talks Raising Awareness on Wildlife Conservation in Uganda 32:22

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YALI Voices Podcast: Shaban Senyange Talks Raising Awareness on Wildlife Conservation in Uganda by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Phyllis Zyambo Is Empowering Rural Women and Youth 21:52

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YALI Voices Podcast: Phyllis Zyambo Is Empowering Rural Women and Youth by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Tshinde Matos On Science, Entrepreneurship and Food Insecurity 27:16

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YALI Voices Podcast: Senegal’s Awa Thiam Uses Data to Link Farmers with Schools in Need 19:52

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YALI Voices Podcast: Senegal’s Awa Thiam Uses Data to Link Farmers with Schools in Need by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Zimbabwe’s Leon Damba Talks Agriprocessing and Catering to His Customers 21:23

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YALI Voices Podcast: Zimbabwe’s Leon Damba Talks Agriprocessing and Catering to His Customers by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Mystere Belmamou Diksia on Agribusiness and Building Resilience in Communities 18:33

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YALI Voices Podcast: Mystere Belmamou Diksia on Agribusiness and Building Resilience in Communities by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Auxence Muhigwa Talks Producing Healthy Soybean Oil in the DRC 21:47

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YALI Voices Podcast: Auxence Muhigwa Talks Producing Healthy Soybean Oil in the DRC by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: For Gcina Dlamini Success as an Agripreneur Started Early 24:11

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YALI Voices Podcast: For Gcina Dlamini Success as an Agripreneur Started Early by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Constance Munyenyembe is Looking for a Few Good Agripreneurs 13:43

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YALI Voices Podcast: Constance Munyenyembe is Looking for a Few Good Agripreneurs by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast Felicity Walu Tells Nigerians to Run From Danger But Not From Voting 9:48

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YALI Voices Podcast Felicity Walu Tells Nigerians to Run From Danger But Not From Voting by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Muazu Modu Challenges the Status Quo in Nigeria 29:30

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YALI Voices Podcast: Muazu Modu Challenges the Status Quo in Nigeria by YALI Network RadioBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Pokyes Richard Sati Rides the Potato Value Chain to Success 23:04

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YALI Voices Podcast: Peter Ayeni believes Nigerian youth are ready to lead 21:13

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YALI Voices Podcast: Clifford Akonteh and the Power of Positive Energy in Cameroon 18:15

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YALI Voices Podcast: Uchenna Charity Onwuamaegbu Ugwu 16:48

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STEM education for young girls has been overlooked in many places around the world, but Uchenna Onwuamaegbu-Ugwu is working hard to change that. As the founder and CEO of Edufun Technik, she is providing STEM learning and resources to schools and students in eastern Nigeria. Uchenna, a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow, advocates for youth empowerment…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Bongekile Radebe on Legacy, Responsibility and Building Her Brand 19:11

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Growing up near Soweto, South Africa, Bongekile Radebe understood both history and economic hardship firsthand. As the founder of Taste of Legends, Radebe inspires other young women to become business leaders, develop useful wellness techniques and engage in tea agriculture in South Africa.Find the transcript: https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-pod…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Nkem Okocha's Mamamoni Finances Women's Entrepreneurship in Nigeria 20:48

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Nkem Okocha's experience working in banking helped her learn how to devise a system in which she would provide loans to women as a way to help them jumpstart plans for businesses they didn't have the means to start on their own.Find the transcript at: https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-nkem-okochas-mamamoni-finances-womens-entrepreneurship-…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Jackline Bayoa on inspiring girls in Uganda 3:49

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Jacquline Bayowa, A 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnae, Owns and operates a restaurant called Hot Seven in Arua, she’s committed to inspiring girls in Uganda to succeed through business and entrepreneurship. Find more: https://yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-jackline-bayoa-inspiring-girls-uganda/…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Neema Kiswaga Creates a Ladder to Leadership for Youth 26:38

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Neema Kiswaga of Tanzania is creating a permanent solution that guides and mentor youth to realize and achieve their goals. Read more at yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-neema-kiswaga-creates-ladder-leadership-youthBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Rigbe Gebrehawariat on Empowering People with Disabilities 12:56

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Although she was born with a disability, Rigbe Gebrehawariat realized that changing her attitude has opened doors to opportunity. Learn more: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-rigbe-gebrehawariat-empowering-people-with-disabilitiesBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Sharifu Tusuubira champions the cause of those living with sickle cell disease 28:32

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Sharifu Kiragga Tusuubira understands the challenges and stigma surrounding sickle cell disease, having been born with sickle cell and facing discrimination throughout his life. Now, as the executive director of the Uganda Sickle Cell Rescue Foundation, Sharifu brings hope as he works in communities across Uganda to reduce the stigma regarding sick…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Kingdom U. Nwanyanwu on Education and Advocacy for the Hearing-Impaired 17:53

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Kingdom Uchenna Nwanyanwu, the founder and president of DEHAT Ability Support Initiative (DASI), is an advocate that aims to reduce violence and stigma and train educators in sign language so that they may teach the deaf and hearing-impaired community. Read more: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-kingdom-u-nwanyanwu-education-advocacy-hearing-impaired…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Uganda’s Elizabeth Kasujja Talks to Bakary Fatty on Mental Health and Healing 15:30

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Meet two energetic and committed young leaders who are working on the front lines of youth leadership and community engagement. Find more at: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-ugandas-elizabeth-kasujja-talks-bakary-fatty-mental-health-healingBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Dr. Abubakar Baasba on Improving Maternal and Child Health Care in Rural Kenya 18:33

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Abubakar sees his role as a physician and as an advocate for his patients and his community. Read more about his work in maternal and child healthcare. Read more at: https://goo.gl/xwcwdjBy YALI Network Radio

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YALI Voices Podcast: Israel Bimpe Takes a Holistic Approach to Health Care 13:41

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Israel Bimpe is the first African president of the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation and helps designs community public health campaigns to get people to think of health from a holistic standpoint. Learn more about his work: yali.state.gov/yali-voices-podcast-israel-bimpe-takes-a-holistic-approach-to-health-care…

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YALI Voices Podcast: Ntsali Khesa going door to door to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS in Lesotho 16:56

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Ntsali Khesa is making great strides in helping reduce the stigma and discrimination around HIV/AIDS in Lesotho. Having worked as a counselor for almost 10 years, she now focuses many of her efforts on outreach and helping individuals access treatment, prevention education and therapeutic resources needed to live their best lives. Read more: https:…