Speaking Through My World with Rosie Motene - International WomXns Day. Is it a celebration?

Jul 28, 2023

Uhuru Mbele from Tosunga Baninga

Uhuru (Norma) Mbele is the founder of Tosunga Baninga. 'Tosunga Baninga' is a phrase in the Lingala language of Central Africa, meaning '*helping you to help others.* Uhuru shares why she founded the grassroots organisation in Evaton, South Africa. What do they do? * Support victims/survivors/striver of GBV * Tosunga Baninga has an overnight shelter that is inclusive of lesbian and bisexual womxn * Give support to families of the deceased. * Provide mediation between NPA and the families. * This court support, their impact statements and advocacy. * The intentional narratives and meaning behind their fashion designs, jewellery, and activations. The discussion exposes many realities- * The truth behind the pandemic in our country is SGBVF- (sexual gender-based violence femicide). * We do not have any safe spaces. * Uhuru gives lived experiences of how big organisations have exploited their work and utilised their IP for their gain. * The disappointment of the recent GBV summit and why she will no longer participate in THE GBV Summit moving forward. * The fear of trying to survive as an activist. How can add value to the grassroots communities? 081 321 8400 tosungabaninga@gmail.com #tosungabaninga #'*helpingyoutohelpothers #speakingthroughmyworld #engb #wedonthave safespaces #intersectionalfeminsim *

59 min