FNN Interviews Women from Kenya

FNN reporters had the opportunity to interview women from Kenya at the League of Women Voters in Washington, DC. The women were in the United States to learn about our electoral process in hopes of strengthening their own system and specifically to encourage more women in their own country to vote and get involved. This will not be an easy task for them when they return to Kenya as most women are not encouraged to do either. Listen to the audio interviews below to find out what the women had to say.

FNN reporter, Kameisha Hodge interviewed Mrs Fatuma Mohamed Muhamed about her work to achieve equality for women and how education makes the difference. Click here to listen

FNN reporter, Karima Scott interviewed Mrs. Helena Muhamed about her role as health nutritionist in Mandera, a region in Kenya plagued by drought, and what she is doing to improve the lives of women.Click here to listen

FNN reporter, Alicia Wade interviewed Mrs. Amina Kassim, Regional Peace Officer for the Office of the President of Kenya about her goals to empower Kenyan women. Click here to listen

George Washington University intern Ranee Patel interviewed Halima Muhammud Haj, professor of early childhood development about her resolve to reduce poverty and improve education for women and children in her country. Click here to listen

George Washington University intern, Cate Cummings interviewed Jamilla Muhammud Abdinour on her work to help stop the practice of circumcision on women…a practice that more often than not causes AIDS. Right-click here to download the audio file. Click here to view a larger version of the photo.

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Collegiate Students Investigate Conditions Affecting Children Who Work in Sierra Leone’s Diamond Mines

Hundreds of children work in the diamond mines in Sierra Leone for little or no pay. To draw attention to this important issue, FNN producers partnered with Ms Sandra Littlejohn’s speech class to produce interviews with activists from Sierra Leone, audio commentaries and PSAs.

Brittany Jones reports on the conditions for children and what can be done.

Myesa Holland reports on health conditions.

Dominique Olfus reports on the response from the government of Sierra Leone.

Diamond Milan reports on sexual abuse.

Click to see the print PSA.

Sierra Leone Activists Talk to FCPS Students about Children Who Must Work in the Diamond Mines

In December, 2006 Collegiate students from Ms. Sandra Littlejohn’s public speaking class had the opportunity to interview two activists from Sierra Leone who work to stop child labor in the diamond mines. Listen to the interviews below to find out what they are doing and what you can do to help. These interviews were made possible thanks to Aaron Fishbone, International Debate Education Association, The UN Foundation and The Center for Development and Population Activities.

Interview by Brittany Jones

Interview by Jasmine Reedy

Interview by Dominique Olfus

Interview by Diamond Milan