bird story agency Partners with AfriLabs to Amplify Stories of Women’s Health and Empowerment Across Six African Nations

Nairobi, Kenya – Bird Story Agency, Africa No Filter’s storytelling agency is excited to announce its strategic partnership with AfriLabs, Africa's largest network of innovation and technology hubs. This collaboration will spotlight inspiring stories of women's health and empowerment across Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda.

Through this partnership, bird story agency and AfriLabs will focus attention on narratives that highlight the transformative impact of women involved in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology across these six focus countries. By sharing these stories, the partnership seeks to challenge stereotypes, celebrate local solutions, and amplify the voices of women change-makers in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. 

Women’s health and empowerment are critical pillars for sustainable development, and bird story agency seeks to leverage AfriLabs' network of innovation hubs to highlight unique stories of impacting women-focused initiatives. This partnership provides an opportunity to bring the efforts of these women to the global stage, showcasing the creativity, resilience, and impact of African entrepreneurs and innovators. 

“We at Bird Story Agency are thrilled to partner with an organization at the heart of Africa’s creative and startup ecosystem. This collaboration opens the door to powerful, untold stories that highlight the impact of investing in and empowering women—stories that deserve the spotlight for a young, dynamic, and influential African audience,” said Mudzithe Phiri, COO and Head of Partnerships, Africa Insight and bird story agency. 

“We believe storytelling is a powerful tool for change,” said Millie Abila, Communications Lead at AfriLabs.

“By partnering with Bird Story Agency, we aim to document and share the journeys of women and organizations in our hubs who are making significant strides in improving health outcomes and empowering communities.” 

bird, known for its authentic and compelling storytelling, will work closely with AfriLabs to ensure that the stories of these hubs and their impact are captured and shared widely. From health-tech innovations to grassroots empowerment programs, these stories will illustrate how local solutions are addressing global challenges. 

The focus countries – Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda – are home to some of the most dynamic hubs in AfriLabs’ network. Each hub is uniquely positioned to tackle pressing issues related to women’s health and empowerment, leveraging technology and innovation to create lasting change. 

About Bird 

bird is Africa No Filter’s storytelling agency, a specialist news agency dedicated to reshaping narratives about Africa by highlighting authentic and underreported stories. bird works with writers, photographers, and content creators across the continent to share stories that inspire and inform. For more information, visit [www.bird.africanofilter.org ].

About AfriLabs 

AfriLabs is a network organization supporting innovation hubs across Africa. With over 500 hubs in 53 African countries, AfriLabs fosters collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship to drive sustainable development and economic growth on the continent.

For more information about AfriLabs, visit www.afrilabs.com. 

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