GIRLS MAKE THE CITY, AFRIKA

著者: Open Design Afrika
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  • Welcome to Girls Make The City, Cape Town, South Africa: 'Voices of Change' where empowerment meets urban transformation. Girls Make The City isn't just a project; it's a movement crafting a future where every girl's voice echoes through the streets. Embarking from the potential of a neighbourhood, we empower young girls to co-create new solutions for the challenges they face. Utilising regenerative development principles, the girls discover their own potential and that of the neighbourhood. They quickly realise they are the experts, and the solutions lie within them and their community.
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Welcome to Girls Make The City, Cape Town, South Africa: 'Voices of Change' where empowerment meets urban transformation. Girls Make The City isn't just a project; it's a movement crafting a future where every girl's voice echoes through the streets. Embarking from the potential of a neighbourhood, we empower young girls to co-create new solutions for the challenges they face. Utilising regenerative development principles, the girls discover their own potential and that of the neighbourhood. They quickly realise they are the experts, and the solutions lie within them and their community.
Open Design Afrika
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  • EPISODE 1: 'Urban Renewal Unleashed' with Joke Quintens
    2024/01/26

    We are honoured to sit down with Joke Quintens, a Social Designer and regenerative development practitioner. She is the founder of Wetopia, “Making Cities Together,” and the mastermind behind our “Girls Make The City” project. 

    In this episode, Joke provides a profound overview of the challenges girls face in public spaces, the universal need for intervention, and the unique approach of Girls Make The City. Join us as we explore the intersection of empowerment and urban regeneration, discovering the hopes and aspirations driving this movement. Stay tuned for insights into the global impact of girls reclaiming public spaces and the power of community-driven change.

    Let's explore the magic of Girls Make The City in Langa, Cape Town together!

    FOR MORE DETAILS, visit our Wetopia Blog or head over to Open Design Afrika's website.

    BE A CATALYST! Share our story and please remember to tag us. Your support will mean the world to us and the young girls we work with:

    #girlsmakethecity #wetopia #opendesignafrika #girlpower #socialimpact #futuresthinking #regenerativedesign @Joke Quintens @Open Design Afrika @spotifyforpodcasters


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    13 分
  • EPISODE 2: 'The Girls are the Experts' with Tiisetso Mofokeng
    2024/01/26

    Join us as we welcome Tiisetso Mofokeng, a dedicated researcher and advocate for safe public spaces. Tiisetso wears many hats – a Social Impact Entrepreneur, Architect-Urbanist, and Interior Design Lecturer at Vega School. She is also the Founder of THE HUE, a knowledge storehouse. In the realm of 'Girls Make The City', Tiisetso serves as an urbanist researcher, taking on roles as a facilitator, and community liaison, and documenting the project progress alongside Suné Stassen.

    Tiisetso's dissertation, which focused on the safety of public spaces in Nyanga, a township in Cape Town, provided critical insights that captured the attention of Joke and her team. This led to Tiisetso joining the Girls Make The City initiative in Cape Town.

    In this insightful conversation, Tiisetso guides us through the potential of townships, with a special focus on Langa. We explore the creative solutions generated by the girls themselves and delve deep into Tiisetso's research.

    Discover the interactive activities and transformative insights gained from the participants, highlighting why these conversations are vital and how the 'Girls Make The City' process is reshaping the narrative for public spaces.

    Join us as we uncover the power of local knowledge, the significance of genuine stories, and the impact of reclaiming public spaces in Langa.

    Tiisetso's passion for change and her unique perspective promises an engaging and thought-provoking episode. Tune in to explore the depth of these conversations and understand the profound impact on reshaping the narrative for public spaces.

    FOR MORE DETAILS, visit our ⁠Wetopia Blog⁠ or head over to ⁠Open Design Afrika's website⁠.

    BE A CATALYST! Share our story and please remember to tag us. Your support will mean the world to us and the young girls we work with:

    #girlsmakethecity #wetopia #opendesignafrika #girlpower #socialimpact #futuresthinking #regenerativedesign ⁠Tiisetso Mofokeng ⁠@Open Design Afrika ⁠⁠@spotifyforpodcasters⁠

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    12 分
  • EPISODE 3: 'Amplifying Voices' with Ellen Fischat
    2024/01/26

    Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Ellen Fischat, a dynamic social entrepreneur and co-facilitator deeply involved in this transformative project in Langa, Cape Town. Ellen offers unique insights into the critical nature of this initiative, shedding light on the challenges faced by South African women and how 'Girls Make The City' actively addresses issues of safety and inclusion.

    As the co-founder of Inspiring African Women, Ellen is dedicated to empowering women through educational programs, aligning seamlessly with the goals of 'Girls Make The City.' Our discussion delves into the societal shifts that girls undergo as they navigate safety concerns in South Africa.

    In this episode, Ellen emphasizes the significance of collaboration – not just in identifying challenges but also in recognizing the positive aspects of communities and working together to find solutions. Join us as we gain a fresh perspective on 'Girls Make The City' through Ellen's eyes. In 'Amplifying Voices,' we explore the unheard narratives that hold the key to creating truly inclusive solutions. Tune in and dive into this enriching conversation with Ellen Fischat.

    FOR MORE DETAILS, visit our ⁠Wetopia Blog⁠ or head over to ⁠Open Design Afrika's website⁠.⁠

    BE A CATALYST! Share our story and please remember to tag us. Your support will mean the world to us and the young girls we work with:

    #girlsmakethecity #wetopia #opendesignafrika #girlpower #socialimpact #futuresthinking #regenerativedesign ⁠@Ellen Fischat⁠ ⁠@Open Design Afrika ⁠⁠@spotifyforpodcasters⁠

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    7 分

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