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To EmpowHER’s written content is an archive of the dynamic and unique lives of women from across South Africa and the diaspora, to give voice to the experiences, accomplishments and real-life struggles of the everyday woman.
We at To EmpowHER seek to provide you, our dear reader, with a safe space to share your story, connect with the women we feature, and engage in critical thinking, dialogue and debate away from the vitriol often spewed on mainstream media.
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Imaan Moosa
Apr 8, 20216 min read
Women’s sports create transformative global citizens
By Imaan Moosa Edited by Refiloe Tsitsi Local community upliftment initiative empowers under-served girls through sports to become agents...
Guest Author
Mar 28, 20214 min read
Advocacy and activism as a remembrance
By Ordirile Matladi Edited by Imaan Moosa Twenty-two Odirile Matladi is calling for more than hashtags and words of sympathy from the...
Guest Author
Nov 25, 20204 min read
Treading the fine line between survivor and victim
By Raeesa Jassat Edited by Imaan Moosa Thirty-two-year-old Raeesa Jassat candidly opens up about her experience with sexual assault and...
Imaan Moosa
Oct 26, 20205 min read
How to build resiliency beyond mental illness
occupational therapist Kate Erhlich shares the ins-and-outs of occupational therapy and treatment for mental illness.
Imaan Moosa
Oct 19, 20204 min read
Awareness is the first step to understanding mental illness
We spoke to psychologist Sheri Dalton about the advantages of therapy for creating mindfulness and meaningful engagement.
Guest Author
Oct 16, 20208 min read
Mental health advocacy paves a pathway to rehabilitation
Twenty-eight-year-old Jabi Sibiya relates her journey of mental health advocacy and using her digital platforms to promote self-care.
Yumna Bodiat
Oct 12, 20208 min read
In-home therapist creates a safe and soft landing for patients
We spoke to counsellor and in-home therapist Lara Baldwin about treating mentally ill patients and being a mental healthcare professional.
Imaan Moosa
Jul 20, 20208 min read
Taking care of your first home — your body
Ortal Hadad speaks to us about sexual and reproductive health advocacy and feminism.
Imaan Moosa
Jul 17, 20203 min read
Community maternity retreat program services pregnant women and mums to be
The Zoe Project helps mums in-need and mums to-be.
Imaan Moosa
Jul 10, 20204 min read
Spoiler alert: There is no pot of gold at the end of South Africa's rainbow (nation)
We spoke to Nadine Dirks about her journey to becoming a sexual and reproductive health advocate.
Yumna Bodiat
Jul 8, 20202 min read
Earth-consciousness, sustainable choices for reproductive health
We spoke to Amina Kazee and Tazmin Motani about their brand Earth Consciousness (EaCo), which specialises in eco-friendly sanitary products.
Imaan Moosa
Jun 29, 202012 min read
Spreading women's sexual and reproductive health wide open
We asked gynaecologist Dr Razina Patel about women's sexual and reproductive health, and what her experience is like as a healthcare worker.
Yumna Bodiat
Jun 25, 20204 min read
Sanitary dignity is a right for all
Featuring the I AM FOR HER FOUNDATION and their work in introducing SaniVend® Pad Vending Machines.
Imaan Moosa
Jun 19, 202011 min read
Birthing positive consciousness
We spoke to Lisa van Niekerk about the empowering journey of birth, and her role as a doula.
Yumna Bodiat
May 31, 20204 min read
Nosey students learn Newton's laws through creativity, innovation
We spoke to biochemist and curricular specialist Fatima Patel on her venture with Nosy Newtons.
Yumna Bodiat
May 29, 20203 min read
Sustainable solutions to deliver impact and create change
Featuring the 'Live2Give' and 'I Am Her' Foundations charitable work to provide relief in light of COVID-19.
Imaan Moosa
May 18, 20206 min read
Mbali Hlongwane & 'Pink Codrs'
Mbali Hlongwane and her organisation Pink Codrs and the empowerment of women in STEM.
Yumna Bodiat
Apr 28, 20203 min read
Nikiwe Dlova & 'ownURcrown'
Nikiwe Dlova is the founder of 'ownURcrown' and a Hair Art Creative, inspired by Africa culture, youth and fashion.
Imaan Moosa
Apr 13, 20204 min read
Unseen impediments of creation
Alexandra Makhlouf is a visual artist who became partially blind at age fourteen. She hones her creative abilities nonetheless!
Imaan Moosa
Mar 29, 20204 min read
Pieces of a woman
Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse is the chairperson and founder of Black Womxn Caucus, an anti-femicide and GBV movement in South Africa.
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