In Conversation with Crystal Simeone | Adɔyɛ Series #2

Send us Fan MailCrystal Simeoni is the Executive Director of the Nawi Afrifem Collective, which was established to provide a space for African feminists to analyze economic issues from their unique perspectives.In her conversation with Prof. Moyo, Crystal discusses the African Women Writers programme as well as the intersections of development and creative practice in which she embraces. Some of their talking points include;- How the Nawi Collective is addressing the complexities of the economy through a feminist and Pan-African lens.- The lessons Nawi has gained from the experience of securing funding for macro-level women's rights initiatives.- Nawi's transition from fiscal hosting, marking a new phase of growth and strategic development.- The focus on establishing feminist principles in policies and practices to ensure transparency and accountability.==This series of conversations with women in African philanthropy was recorded on the sidelines of the African Women Writers retreat that took place at the Wits Rural Facility in Limpopo, South Africa, and hosted by CAPSI’s Adɔyɛ Programme and Nawi Afrifem Collective. Adɔyɛ is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the contributions of African women in philanthropy while creating spaces for dialogue, learning and collaboration.Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3#podcast #philanthropy