In Conversation with Gift Ostallos Siziba

Send us Fan MailGift is a Zimbabwean politician, academic and international speaker who served as an MP in that nation's government.In conversation with Prof. Moyo, Gift discusses his journey in politics as well as the ideological foundations of activism. Talking points include...- Why activists should occupy power without becoming politicians.- The importance of ideological grounding in political activism.- The role of the state in redistributing wealth to disadvantaged groups.- Why social movements should be community-driven with strong diaspora support.===This series of conversations was recorded on the margins of the 3rd African Social Movements Baraza, which is the continent's largest convening of social movements. Hosted by TrustAfrica in Accra, this edition of the Baraza served as a platform for conversation, networking, solidarity building, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. In this series, you will hear from social movement actors, whose reflections and experiences profile the importance of social movements in shaping African society.Visit the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/484AEr3#podcast #philanthropy