Our Story, Your Voice!

Cancer screening is offered to women and men for different parts of the body. It is important to attend your appointment so that any problems can be found early and treated. Please look after your body, check your body, know your body and spot all changes early. Early detection and prevention saves life.   YOU ARE WORTH IT

Why is cancer still a taboo topic in our community as Black people, and how do we make it less common a discussion in our household and community?  We have Funmi sharing about the TWERINDE project and findings from her community outreach. Below is the episode link on YouTube. Link: https://youtu.be/RWhtFjGKHew  

Land and wealth ownership have long been tied to power, security, and opportunity , yet Black women remain disproportionately excluded from these resources. In this eye-opening episode of Your Story, Our Voice, hosts Judith and Lillian are joined by Carina Gaffney, Jess Steele, and Rose Ssali to explore the intersection of land justice, economic equity, and community empowerment for Black women. W...

Moving to a new country comes with challenges beyond just adapting to a new culture,it often means redefining self-worth, beauty, and relationships . In this candid episode of Our Story, Your Voice , hosts Judith, Agatha, and Ruth dive deep into the complex expectations migrant women face in the UK when it comes to beauty standards, relationships, and cultural identity . From shifting power dynami...

Parenting is already a journey filled with challenges, but for asylum seekers and immigrants , raising children in a new country comes with added struggles of cultural adaptation, systemic barriers, and social isolation . In this episode of O ur Story, Your Voice , hosts Judith Nyanjowa and Lillian Musiitwa are joined by Karen Savile , a social worker for SAWN, to discuss the unique difficulties f...

Losing a loved one is never easy, but for Africans in the diaspora, grief comes with unique cultural, emotional, and logistical challenges . In this deeply personal episode of O ur Story, Your Voice , hosts Judith Nyanjowa, Lilian Musiitwa, and Rose Ssali explore how African migrant communities navigate bereavement in a foreign land, far from the traditions and support systems of home. The convers...

For many migrants, the journey doesn’t end upon arrival; it’s just the beginning of an emotional and psychological struggle. In this powerful episode of O ur Story, Your Voice , hosts Agatha Phiri, Ruth Mbera, and Judith Nyanjowa explore immigration psychosis , the deep and lasting mental health effects of displacement, uncertainty, and systemic neglect. Joined by Dr. Suriya Nayak , an expert in s...

Experience the harsh realities of the UK's housing crisis through the lens of activist Kwajo Tweneboa as he shares a deeply personal story of resilience and advocacy. Kwado paints a vivid picture of his family's struggles with inadequate housing, compounded by his father's battle with cancer. This episode shines a light on systemic issues in the housing sector, exploring the urgent...

Episode 1: Welcome to O ur Story, Your Voice In this introductory episode, we invite you to join us on a journey of empowerment, connection, and discovery. O ur Story, Your Voice is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black African women in Oldham, celebrating their stories of strength, resilience, and triumph. Hosted by Agatha Phiri, Ruth Mbera, Lillian Mbekeka, Judith Nyanjowa, this...