African Policy Heroes Unveiled - Leah Tesfamariam

'African Policy Heroes Unveiled: Young African Leaders Share Their Inspirational Stories' explores the dynamic world of leadership within various policy fields across the African continent.
Hosted by a Apiwe Hotele, fellow at the Young African Leaders Programme (YALP) of the Florence School of Transnational Governance, the series sheds light on the challenges and solutions faced by aspiring leaders in Africa starting from an encounter with their personal hero or heroine, that is, the person who has inspired them personally and professionally and guided them on their career path.
Leah Tesfamariam from Kenya works in international development, focusing on gender equality, human rights, and governance. She proudly identifies as a feminist, drawing on her mother’s struggles in a patriarchal society.
In her conversation with Apiwe Hotele, Leah explains that feminism is fundamentally about choice and women's control over their own lives. She also discusses the complexities leadership in today's world, where interconnected problems demand leaders with transversal skills who can lead with vision and vulnerability.
Finally, Leah emphasises the great influence of the Young African Leaders Programme and the inspiration she drew from her exposure to prominent African leaders in international roles along with the interactions with her peers.
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[@robertboyce3630]

We all need role models to inspire us. Thanks for being one, Leah!

[@olivermaina968]

It is incredible the experiences that have shaped you Leah leading to your leadership experiences! This was great listening in!

[@tndungutse191]

Wow. Proud of you, Leah.
Thank you for sharing the video. I watched it with great interest and appreciate how you clarified the concepts of feminism and leadership within our African context. I was particularly inspired by your explanation of the role mentors play in our lives, especially for the youth on our continent. Your insights into your family life, which have undoubtedly shaped who you are today, resonate deeply with me, as someone who has had the privilege of working with you.
Your emphasis on seeking out opportunities for professional growth and career advancement is crucial and motivating. Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey and for this outstanding story.

[@stellatiyoy4325]

I love your definition of feminism. It couldn't be better explained. Absolutely loved listening to you talking about leadership in the African continent and I could only wish that our leaders emulated these qualities and vision.I am proud of you Leah and keep doing the amazing work.

[@ronnie7848]

This is sooo beautiful and sooo inspiring!!!! 😍😍😍I feel like going back to leadership. I’d given up on it

[@AFRICANTIGRESS]

I’m so proud of you Leah! A very insightful conversation! We need leaders like you in the continent or advisors to our leaders

[@farhanmusa7920]

Good work

[@heroshyaka52]

Very insightful, Leah walks the talk! That part of finding out your mom was the bread winner and you didn’t realize as child, i relate kabisa! Found out the same about mine! So inspiring

[@MerabImela]

Very touching story.

[@MerabImela]

Proud of you Tesfamariam

[@geraldinekerandi7927]

Good vibes...just love the way you described your greatest role model( Mother). Such a loving, caring and strong woman. Go girl!

[@vayo83]

Feminism is a choice. Well put!

[@fatumamahamed4464]

Am so proud of my dear friend, a sister Leah ...Much love

[@debegginer5370]

Your mother has the right to be proud

[@JumaRama-u8s]

Good representation not only on behalf of Africans but also all black women

[@Grow.YT.Views.246]

I wonder how can people hate this