Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2023 Nominee

Visceral Podcast


Changing the narrative about African women in STEM.

Description

Visceral Podcast is aimed at promoting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in Africa. We interview women who are pioneers in the sciences and what drives them to be the best in their careers. We promote women in STEM across Africa. These women are pioneering scientific advancement on the continent, and are at the heart of our work. Our goal is to promote strong examples of women in STEM and inspire young African women to pursue lifelong career goals in the STEM disciplines. Visceral Podcast is changing the narrative about women in STEM. We broadcast our message through thought-provoking podcasts, engaging news on STEM, and intelligent profiles highlighting accomplishments of women in the STEM disciplines.

Project website

https://visceralpodcast.co.za/home/


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C9. Media 2023
  • AL C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 5: Gender equality

Coverage
  • United Republic of Tanzania

Status

Ongoing

Start date

January 2016

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Youth
  • Women

WSIS values promotion

Visceral Podcast is aimed at promoting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in Africa. We interview women who are pioneers in the sciences and what drives them to be the best in their careers.


Entity name

Visceral Media

Entity country—type

South Africa Private Sector

Entity website

https://visceralpodcast.co.za/home/