There is a need for unity amongst African women, they need to come together on one platform and support one another. The problems they face can be tackled better if they are working together, as the old adage goes “two heads are better than one”. This project introduces the possibility of influential African women, women leaders, women from rural communities and the everyday woman coming together to share their stories in a bid to connect, educate, enlighten and empower each other. Story telling/story sharing has the ability to transform lives and the possibilities are endless when it is done at this level with a cross section of women from different backgrounds more especially from remote communities.
This project is designed with the concept of storytelling, story sharing, unity, networking and the collective development of women around the continent in mind. We intend to address a wide range of issues that affect women such as; Education, Politics, Leadership, Women and Health, Poverty and The Everyday Woman.
CYOSA is going to organize the 1st Create Your Own Story AfricanWoman International Conference with the theme “A platform to discuss daily realities faced by African women and laying foundation for sustainable future” this will create an avenue for women to share their stories to the world.