Land and wealth ownership have long been tied to power, security, and opportunity, yet Black women remain disproportionately excluded from these resources. In this eye-opening episode of Your Story, Our Voice, hosts Judith and Lillian are joined by Carina Gaffney, Jess Steele, and Rose Ssali to explore the intersection of land justice, economic equity, and community empowerment for Black women.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 What is land justice? Understanding its role in social and economic equity.

🔹 Why Black women face barriers to land and wealth ownership - historical injustices, and systemic challenges.

🔹 Community-led solutions - how grassroots movements are reclaiming land and resources for marginalised communities.

🔹 The power of collective ownership - why co-operatives, land trusts, and community businesses are key to economic justice.

🔹 Building sustainable wealth - strategies for Black women to secure land, housing, and economic power.

🔹 Inspiring success stories - how organisations like SAWN, Hastings Commons, and Lankelly Chase are making a difference.

This powerful discussion sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and provides practical steps for Black women to reclaim economic independence and community wealth.

🎧 Tune in to learn how land justice can be a tool for empowerment, equity, and lasting change for Black women and their communities.

Moving to a new country comes with challenges beyond just adapting to a new culture,it often means redefining self-worth, beauty, and relationships. In this candid episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Judith, Agatha, and Ruth dive deep into the complex expectations migrant women face in the UK when it comes to beauty standards, relationships, and cultural identity.

From shifting power dynamics in relationships to confronting Western beauty ideals, this discussion sheds light on the unspoken struggles of many African migrant women. Agatha shares a deeply personal story of love, deception, and resilience, highlighting how some men exploit vulnerability in relationships, particularly single mothers and asylum seekers.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 Beauty & self-worth - navigating Western beauty expectations while staying true to African identity.
🔹 Power dynamics in relationships - how financial independence and cultural differences impact dating and marriage.
🔹 Recognising red flags - love bombing, financial manipulation, and the emotional toll of toxic relationships.
🔹 Healing from past trauma - why unhealed wounds from previous relationships can sabotage new beginnings.
🔹 The role of community & sisterhood - how support networks like SAWN help women regain confidence and rebuild their lives.
🔹 Living unapologetically - why migrant women should embrace their independence and refuse to settle for less in relationships.

Through raw storytelling, personal experiences, and empowering advice, this episode is a powerful reminder that self-love and self-worth should never be compromised, no matter the pressures of society or relationships.

🎧 Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on identity, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness as a migrant woman in the UK.

Parenting is already a journey filled with challenges, but for asylum seekers and immigrants, raising children in a new country comes with added struggles of cultural adaptation, systemic barriers, and social isolation. In this episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Judith Nyanjowa and Lillian Musiitwa are joined by Karen Savile, a social worker for SAWN, to discuss the unique difficulties faced by migrant parents.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 Parenting in unfamiliar territory - how adjusting to a new country, language, and social norms affects raising children.
🔹 Navigating cultural differences - balancing traditional parenting values with Western societal expectations.
🔹 The education system - understanding schooling in the UK and supporting children’s learning while adapting to a different structure.
🔹 Systemic challenges - dealing with racism, legal restrictions, and lack of access to services as an asylum-seeking parent.
🔹 The emotional toll - how the stress of immigration status, financial struggles, and social isolation impacts parenting.
🔹 Support systems & resources - how organisations like SAWN help parents build community and access necessary support.

From discipline and cultural identity to mental health and access to services, this episode provides a much-needed discussion on the realities of migrant parenting, one filled with both struggles and resilience.

🎧 Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on what it truly means to parent while navigating the asylum system and the challenges of a new life in a foreign land.