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Wamama Tujenge is a lively and powerful audio podcast series about women in the Democratic Republic of Congo making peace and reform happen.

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Our ConceptJulienne Lusenge, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s leading women’s rights defender, discusses empowerment with female changemakers about grassroots activism. Connections are made about how women across the country steer change and envision the future. What are their motivations, actions, and ideas?Our Concept

What is Mamieand Omo?What is Wamama Tujenge?Julienne Lusenge, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s leading women’s rights defender, uses audio interviews to get to the heart of how change happens in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Listeners are taken on a journey: each audio podcast is a lesson in empowerment and creative approaches to peace and reform.Our audio podcasts are easily swapped for free on mobile phones via Bluetooth in Swahili, French and Lingala.Our Mission

An activist since 1976, Julienne Lusenge is known for challenging leaders of the armed groups in DRC, demanding they stop using violence against women. She is currently:• Board President of the Fund for Congolese Women (FFC) and President of SOFEPADI, a coalition of 40 women’s organizations in the Eastern provinces of the DRC.• Executive Director of the Congolese Women’s Fund and current expert member of the Presidential Panel accompanying President Tshisekedi in the 2021-2022 leadership of the African Union.• Internationally recognized, including the 2021 US State Department’s International Women of Courage Award, 2018 International Human Rights Award, and 2013 French Legion of Honor Award. Wamama Tujenge producer / interviewerJulienne Lusenge

Our MissionWe connect listeners with female leaders who are challenging the norms, institutions, policies and practices that perpetuate violence against women and inequality.Our mission

DistributionOur pilot projects found that multiple distribution channels work best:• Bluetooth sharing • WhatsApp forums• Listening centers• Journalist outreach• Village-to-village visits• National & community radio stationsDistribution

Our ImpactOur pilot testing shows that Wamama Tujenge:• changes how women and girls receive, share and use information. • increases awareness of rights. • fosters female journalism. • challenges other broadcasters to raise their standards.Wamama is a trusted information source and a nexus where listeners learn, share and connect.

Assumptions and MetricsOur Assumptions:• Rural women’s access to information drives change.• Illiteracy remains stubbornly high and audio podcasts can meet information needs.• High quality audio podcasts can now be produced without studios. • Mobile phones + solar = broadcast reach to all communities, even during pandemics or conflicts.Our Metrics:• Audience appreciation • Broadcast reachAssumptions and Metrics

Julienne LusengeFounder/CEO of SOFEPADI & Fund for Congolese Women“As Congolese women, we have amazing stories to tell about transformation and change – these stories are supremely important to share.”Caitlin Kraft-BuchmanFounder/CEO of Women@TheTable“Wamama Tujenge amplifies the many voices of women who fight for peace across the DRC, celebrating their courageous actions to inspire and catalyze change.”TestimonialsTestimonials

Production Partners:• SOFEPADI and Fund for Congolese Women in the DRC• Women@TheTable in Switzerland• Media Matters for Women in Sierra Leone, UK and U.S. Production PartnersA Partnership Project

New partners welcome!Wamama Tujenge offers important brand and marketing opportunities• Endorsed by community leaders• Trusted by list eners• Informs and influences• Trained team• Cost-effective• Scalable• “Last mile” reach

Visit: www.mediamattersforwomen.orgLet’s talk about sponsorship, partnership and advertising opportunitiesConnect . Inform. Empower.Email: info@mediamatterforwomen.orgOur Offer