Rural Women's Studies Association - African Chapter

01/08/2026

📖✨ Did these stories inspire you? We'd love to hear from you! Share the lesson that touched you most or tell us how the RWSA Inter-School Storytelling Competition has inspired you to become a changemaker. Your voice matters—drop your thoughts in the comments! 💜👇

01/08/2026

The stage went silent... then the message echoed loudly. ASHYB's powerful performance reminded us that violence against women and girls is never acceptable—and that every voice raised against abuse can save a life. Let's choose respect, speak up, and stand together until every woman and girl can live free from violence. 🧡✊

01/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, supporters, schools, teachers, judges, parents, and every participant who made the Inter-School Storytelling Competition a success. Together, we're inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. 💜

01/08/2026

Young voices. Powerful stories. Big impact. 🎤✨ The Inter-School Storytelling Competition celebrated girls inspiring change by telling the stories of women who broke barriers. 💜

23/07/2026

Today is the day! Join us for the Inter-School Storytelling Competition as young voices bring to life inspiring stories on "Unsung Women: Breaking Barriers, Building the Future." Be there by 10:00 AM at Pius de Pious Events Place, Ijeun Lukosi, Abeokuta and celebrate the power of storytelling!

20/07/2026

18/07/2026

On **OGTV New Dawn**, Professor Olubunmi Rufina Ashimolowo highlighted the power of storytelling in preserving our heritage, celebrating the contributions of rural women, and inspiring positive social change. Join the **RWSA Nigeria Chapter** on **23 July 2026** for the Inter-School Storytelling Competition as students bring to life the theme, **"Unsung Women: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures."**

11/07/2026

🎤📚 CALLING ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS! 🌟

Do you have what it takes to inspire through storytelling? Join the RWSA African & Nigerian Chapters Inter-School Storytelling Competition and tell the inspiring story of an Unsung Rural Woman who is breaking barriers and building the future!

🗓 Date: Thursday, 23rd July, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.

🤝 Support this initiative! We welcome partners, sponsors, and well-wishers to help us celebrate and empower the next generation of storytellers.

📞 Call: +234 803 346 9577
📧 Email: [email protected]

Your story can inspire change. Your support can make a difference! 💚✨

19/06/2026

The Rural Women’s Sociological Association (RWSA) - Africa Chapter will host its Inter-School Storytelling Competition on “Unsung Women in Our Communities” on 23rd July 2026 at Pius De Pious Events Centre, Abeokuta, where secondary school students will bring powerful, untold stories of remarkable women to life on stage. The event will celebrate creativity, civic awareness, and youth leadership, inspiring a new generation to recognize, honor, and amplify the voices of women who shape our communities in silence but with great impact.The programme is a competition among secondary school students (both boys and girls) who will research and present inspiring stories of women in their communities whose contributions are often unrecognised. The event will feature presentations, judging, and awards, with the goal of amplifying women’s contributions while building students’ advocacy and communication skills.

01/05/2026

Happy New Month! ✨

A new month, a fresh chance to rise, reset, and make impact.
May this month bring strength, clarity, and bold steps toward your goals.

Let’s keep pushing for change, justice, and healthier communities—together.