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How a Congolese activist uses Google Search to help women find answers and opportunity

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

This animated video tells the story of how a Congolese activist, Neema Namadamu, uses Google Search to empower women in her community. It highlights the low internet penetration in Congo and how Neema's center provides access to information, education, and opportunities. The video emphasizes the transformative power of information and the ripple effect it has on individuals and their communities.

In 2012, Neema Namadamu opened the Maman Shujaa Media Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help create opportunity for women in her country. Since then, thousands of women have walked through its doors. Read more about Neema's work → https://g.co/womenrising Illustrator: Camilla Perkins Animation team: Visual Creatures Composer and sound design: J.R. Narrows