Grassroots Activism and the Power of Storytelling
The Economic and Political Development Concentration at SIPA and the Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia World Projects invite you to a talk:
Grassroots Activism and the Power of Storytelling: Perspectives from Columbia Obama Foundation Scholars
Speakers:
Millicent Barty – Founder and Lead Designer, Millicent Designs. Combining traditional oral history practices with innovative infographic design to communicate complex development issues across the Solomon Islands
Nika Kovač – Founding Director, 8th of March Research Institute. Building coalitions to transform legal precedent on gender and economic inequalities in Slovenia
Lineo Matlakala – Founder and Director, Barali Foundation. Using arts, advocacy, and education to promote women’s reproductive health and financial independence in Lesotho
This event will be in person (for CUID holders) and online. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link.
Economic and Political Development Concentration
iv2105@sipa.columbia.edu