“Politics isn't a male space. It's an equal space and it's time we take our place in it.” 🎙️

Before Mayor Joy Belmonte took office, 30 years had passed since a woman led Quezon City in the Philippines — and that previous leader was appointed, not elected. Since becoming the city’s first elected female mayor in 2019, Mayor Joy has transformed her convictions into action, earning over 500 local and international awards for transparent, people-centered governance.

In this powerful bonus episode of Resist, Persist and Reimagine, Mayor Joy opens up about breaking cultural barriers for young women, anchoring good governance in equal rights, and building a community where every single voice, from elders and children to non-binary individuals, is valued and heard.

For our Season 2 finale of Resist, Persist and Reimagine, we’re in conversation with Congolese activist and lawyer Gloria Sengha.

Gloria has faced arrests and threats, but she refuses to step back. She reminds us that politics shouldn't just be for the rich or the few, it belongs to all of us.

Change is a process, and we are the ones driving it. 🌍

Episode 6 of Resist Persist and Reimagine is now live!

How do we make politics make sense to everyone?

In our newest episode, Tabitha Oluoch explains how she simplifies complex laws to reach young women. Instead of using confusing jargon, she breaks down the 2024 Finance Bill into its real impact on everyday items like bread and sanitary towels.

She calls this the "broccoli effect", using digital platforms to make civic education easy and enjoyable to consume. By meeting people where they are (on TikTok, X, and Facebook), Tabitha is ensuring that young women aren't just voters, but active participants.

"We have to stand up because no one is going to speak for us," she reminds us.