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International Activist Scholarship Winners

International Activist Scholarship Winners. Annie Zaidi, INDIA Cristina Quisbert, BOLIVIA Pilirani Semu-Banda, MALAWI Toyin Ajao, NIGERIA Moderator: Anita Doberman Tedaldi. Annie Zaidi, INDIA. Annie Zaidi, INDIA. I am a journalist

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International Activist Scholarship Winners

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  1. International Activist Scholarship Winners Annie Zaidi, INDIA Cristina Quisbert, BOLIVIA Pilirani Semu-Banda, MALAWI Toyin Ajao, NIGERIA Moderator: Anita Doberman Tedaldi

  2. Annie Zaidi, INDIA

  3. Annie Zaidi, INDIA • I am a journalist • I blog to encourage people to rethink stereotypes based on gender, religion or race • Blogging has set me free

  4. Annie Zaidi: What I have accomplished • I have drawn attention to serious issues in India: • Scavenging • Sexual harassment • Religious prejudices • My work has been reprinted and syndicated, and even adapted to the theatre • I have become a published author

  5. Annie’s Tips • Write honestly • Write what you see • Don’t be afraid • But also don’t judge too harshly • Annie Zaidi, INDIA

  6. Cristina Quisbert, BOLIVIA

  7. Cristina Quisbert, BOLIVIA • I build community among Bolivia’s indigenous people • I build a bridge to understand our roots, our daily life • I seek to recover and preserve the memory of our ancestors

  8. Cristina Quisbert: What I have accomplished • I have created a step-by-step record of art, music, dance and history of indigenous peoples • I have provided a rare link between two worlds: indigenous/non-indigenous and rural/urban • Other indigenous people are finding their voice through my work with the site: Voces Bolivianas

  9. Cristina’s Tips • Know that what you do is important • Have a clear objective for your blog and your writing • Define your motivation to continue blogging Cristina Quisbert, BOLIVIA

  10. Pilirani Semu-Banda, MALAWI

  11. Pilirani Semu-Banda, MALAWI • I am a journalist, and a mother, wife, caretaker • I am committed to unearthing Malawi’s social & economic ills • I advocate for the people of Malawi, especially women, because I want to bring their suffering into the public eye and am passionate about improving their lives

  12. Pilirani Semu-Banda: What I have accomplished • My work has led to real change: • The improvement of monitoring programs to get rid of child labor in the tobacco industry • Better treatment for women suffering from fistula • More support for women vying for decision-making positions • I have received various awards for my work, including scholarships, journalism awards, and human rights/media awards.

  13. Pilirani’s Tips • Believe in yourself • Be willing to go the extra mile • Be assertive • Question, question, and question some more Pilirani Semu-Banda, MALAWI

  14. Toyin Ajao, NIGERIA

  15. Toyin Ajao, NIGERIA • I am a gender & feminist activist • I grew up seeing women treated as baby factories and the property of men. I need to make a difference • I want women’s rights to become integral, and I am building a network of women, and men, who will work towards this goal

  16. Toyin Ajao: What I have accomplished • I have formed a coalition with like-minded bloggers, so we can better advance the lives of young women • Used the “Interview Thursday” series on my blog to identify and connect with others who can work with me to affect policy

  17. Toyin’s Tips • Passion for change • Dedication to the cause • Persistence • Interest in improving women's conditions and rights • Courage Toyin Ajao-Dawodu, NIGERIA

  18. Thank You!International Activist Scholarship Winners Annie Zaidi, INDIA Cristina Quisbert, BOLIVIA Pilirani Semu-Banda, MALAWI Toyin Ajao, NIGERIA Moderator: Anita Doberman Tedaldi

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