Purpose – the Conversations 256

26 Apr

Issue 02: Social Change Heroes

Naks0 CommentsLife, Living, Mental wellness, Pockets of Wisdom, Purpose

Explore the second issue of the Conversations 256 Magazine here. In this issue, we are raising awareness for two distinct organizations; Because Of Her and Tell A Story Foundation. Issue (02) is dedicated to increasing the awareness of social change heroes; two purpose-driven young women who are harnessing ideas that are shaping Uganda’s future for good. In intimate conversations, these founders reveal how they struggle, overcome failures and thrive in order to gain success. Noreen Asenkenye, the founder of Tell a Story Foundation understands the transforming power of story telling. That is why she is engaging it to make a positive…

08 Oct

Anniversary Celebrations!

Naks4 CommentsLife, Living, Mental wellness, Pockets of Wisdom, Purpose

Last month marked our 5th anniversary. For a while, we were still debating how to celebrate the occasion. We didn’t want to waste space on self-congratulation, but we also didn’t think we should let the moment pass unnoticed. At the last minute, we came up with an idea: we would invite long-time readers, contributors, and current and former members to send us their thoughts, recollections, and anecdotes about The C256. Maybe we would get enough to fill a few pages. What we got was enough to fill an entire book. But here are a few that really stood out for…

11 Sep

The SchoolBag Powering Education Across Africa: Thato Kgatlhanye

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Millions of school children in Africa walk long distances to and from school on a daily basis – they have to pass long distances along the busy and dangerous roads or poor- or non-lighted areas. Once they return home, many of them are unable to study at night due to the absence of secure light sources. It is for this reason that Retake Ltd, a for-profit, woman-owned business in South Africa, came up with the inspiring idea of Repurpose Schoolbags. The start-up, founded by Thato Kgatlhanye and Rea Ngwane, collects plastic bags from landfills and participating schools, and recycles them into textiles which…

14 Apr

Empowering Women, one Face Beat At A Time (pt2): Marjory Assimwe, Shanana.

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➢ On Girl Power What roles have the friendships you’ve established around you played? My friends push me to be a better person; they support and motivate me to achieve my dreams Do you have female role models or mentors? My sister Mrs. Daisy Mulamuzi Kasujja What is the most important advice you've ever received from a fellow woman? Focus on tomorrow, forget yesterday. Who have you drawn professional inspiration from lately? It could be from a far (stalking them on Instagram) or up-close? Faith Imani, of Serene Beauty. What is one thing you know now about women and…

14 Apr

Empowering Women, One Face Beat At A Time: Marjory Assimwe, Shanana.

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#theConversationsCrushes: Jojorie!!!! I am so excited that we are doing this!!!! I am so proud of you!! (If that seemed awkward, let me explain, I have known Jojo for like 10 years now…. She’s one of my closest friends so put up with my excitement. ) Okay, lets’ dive in! ➢ Getting To Know Marjorie It feels weird calling you by your full name. It reminds me of our hostel warden back in high school. “Assimwe Marjory…. Come here… Why are the girls making noise?” So can I just call you Jojo? Where does that nickname come from btw? Yes…

31 Mar

#theConversationsCrushes: Patsy Mugabi Part2

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Patsy Mugabi ➢ On Life A woman I look up to so much is poet and author Maya Angelou. She once said, “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” So on that note, what’s the most courageous thing you’ve done lately? Oh!!! Me too! Maya Angelou! Can I actually change my answer and go back and say Auntie Maya Angelou the late? I love her, love her! Can I just say I love you! Gurl… Sandrah, you are…

31 Mar

#theConversationCrushes: Patsy Mugabi Part1

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A few weeks ago we launched a series that is intended to highlight women that we think are kicking ass and doing amazing things. This week’s #WomanCrush is Patsy Mugabi. Pasty Mugabi When I found out you are as obsessed with natural hair as I am, I jumped in my seat! We need to have a whole conversation about that but not today sis, today is all about you! ➢ Getting To Know Patsy Mugabi How would you describe Patsy if people didn’t know who Patsy was? Mmhhhh….Getting to know Patsy, how do I describe Patsy? It’s a mystery! Anyway,…

07 Mar

#theConversationCrushes: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu.

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Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is founder and Managing Director of SoleRebels, one of the world's fastest-growing African footwear brand and the only Fair Trade-certified footwear company in the world. Growing up in a poor suburb of Addis Ababa, Bethlehem decided that there was only one way to defeat poverty – use local craftsmanship to make products that can compete in the global marketplace. She decided on footwear and today 70,000 pairs of shoes leave her factory every year. SoleRebels has been expanding rapidly and has 18 stores around the world, including in Silicon Valley (USA), Japan, Singapore, Austria, Greece, Spain and…

26 Oct

Esther Kalenzi_Founder of 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation

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I am so excited that we are finally, finally doing this. My guest today is someone that I would never have started talking to in the first place if it hadn't been for something called the Internet and social media. And I know that in today's environment, there's so much negative talk surrounding social media and the Internet and all this censorship and licensing and all this talk about the dangers of what the Internet and social media can be. But I feel like there so much good too, because it's such a joining force. It's a way you can…

30 Jul

Joel Balimanya: On Building Business From An Old Car Tire…

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Joel Balimanya Artist! Artist? Yes it's his deserved title! Creativity takes a lot of courage and after all he did see treasure where most saw old tired rubber! I bet you own some of his creations and you do not even have a clue! Here's your chance to dig into the mind of a real breathing artist.. The Man Behind The Art... Before we get down to business, a few pleasantries are exchanged as would be expected (he was my art teacher after all). This is crazy right! Who would have possibly imagined, that all these years later I would…

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