Painting the Picture
Writer
This article explores the power of gender data visualization to drive policy and action for African women and girls. Through a blend of analysis and visuals, I highlight why ethical, accessible, and compelling data storytelling is essential for gender equity on the continent.
Capacity Building & Mission Alignment
Editor
This article examines how community-rooted organizations can grow sustainably without compromising their values. It reframes capacity building beyond technical compliance to emphasize mission alignment, community accountability, leadership development, and wellbeing as core strategies for long-term resilience and impact.
Social Media & Press Communications
Project Title / Platform: MLK Day Reflection & Forward Promise Initiative | Linkedin & Instagram
Objective: Highlight The Moriah Group’s mission and values in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while connecting the organization’s work to supporting young change-makers and community healing.
Post copy sample:
"On this MLK Day, I reflect on how Dr. King’s dream inspires us to see the brilliance and potential in every young person...I’d like to think that perhaps our work could be nurturing a young change-maker like Dr. King—someone who will inspire future generations to dream bigger, act boldly, stand in the truth of who they are, and foster a more just and equitable world.....’make a career of humanity’. Today, let’s honor his legacy by actively uplifting the next generation and make systemic changes that ensures every young person has the opportunity to thrive and reshape our world for the better. Today, let’s honor his legacy by actively uplifting the next generation and make systemic changes that ensure every young person has the opportunity to thrive and reshape our world for the better.”
Through our @forward_promise initiative, we support change-makers from across the country impacting their communities using culturally responsive healing practices. Learn how in our documentary feature, Our Youth Matter, linked in our bio.
Engagement: Engagement was strong, encouraging thoughtful responses and shares around community leadership, racial justice, and youth empowerment. The post was one of many that supported The Moriah Group's place as a leader in culturally responsive youth programs and advocacy.
Project Title / Platform: Uganda Political Violence & Protests Visualization | Twitter (X)
Objective: Drive traffic to a long-form data visualization by using concise, contextual social media copy to frame current protests in Uganda and encourage deeper engagement with the full analysis.
Post copy sample:
Recent protests in Uganda didn’t happen in a vacuum.
This week's visualization looks at political killings and demonstrations since 1997 under President Yoweri Museveni—revealing a long pattern of repression, protest, and civilian harm.
Created to provide context for the unrest we’re seeing this week, and to center the human impact behind the data.
#Uganda #Museveni #March2Parliament #DataForJusticePost
Engagement: As an entry point to longer-form content, engagement was modest and successfully complemented current events by offering data-driven perspective, reinforcing the value of visual journalism in clarifying politically sensitive and complex issues.