At this "Big age of 30" I'm not ready for a child | #DBGVoices

Welcome to Episode 3 of the DBG Voices Podcast! On this episode, we sit down with Ms. Atieno Wando: A dedicated entrepreneur, volunteer teacher with close to a decade of experience, and the visionary Founder and Chairlady of Nyako Maritore Community-Based Organization (CBO). Atieno takes us into the heart of Ugenya, sharing her profound journey of stepping up to protect, educate, and empower teenage girls at the grassroots level. With a deep commitment to creating sustainable change, Atieno opens up about what it truly takes to mobilize a community, combat teenage pregnancy, and foster self-reliance among young girls. From teaching children with special needs to building a structural safety net for pre-teens and teenagers, she shares the raw realities, structural hurdles, and beautiful breakthroughs of grassroots advocacy. This isn't just a story about charity; it’s a masterclass in community architecture and a deliberate choice to ensure that the next generation of African women are given the support, opportunities, and spaces to find their voices. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to turn a personal passion for mentorship into an organized, impactful movement that shifts societal operating conditions, this episode is your blueprint. 📖 READ THE MEMOIR: Grab your copy of Ms. Teresa’s book, Dear Black Girl This is My Story: Yours, Too, available now on Amazon: 🔗Hardcover https://a.co/d/08lssO9b 🔗Paperback https://a.co/d/02vF39p9 🔗Kindle https://a.co/d/0cgjyQOR ✨ JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Subscribe to DBG Voices for more authentic, lived-in realities of African and Black women. Don't forget to like, comment, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Be A Guest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... DBG East African Summit Ticket Link (Kampala, Uganda - September 25th, 2026): https://www.quicket.co.ug/events/3773... Become a Partner, Sponsor or Donor. #DearBlackGirl #DBGVoices #AfricanWomen #BlackWomenLeadership #LiveLifeForYou #WomenEmpowerment #NyakoMaritore #CommunityImpact #PreventTeenagePregnancy