Ep. 14: Kula Fofana, President of the People’s Foundation Africa | Seeing others’ experiences as our own

Liberian activist Kula Fofana, President of the People’s Foundation Africa and Entrepreneur, is passionate about diversity, feminism and social and transitional justice. Through her work, she is committed to helping marginalized and hard to reach communities in her own country and across Africa. She also serves as a consultant for several UN missions.

In her conversation with host Mungi Ngomame, Kula talks about her childhood growing up during the civil war in Liberia and how, based on her own experience, she thinks the world community can help youth affected by war anywhere in the world. Kula ran for Senate in her home country and even though she lost, she still continues to provide services for her community. She sees failure as an essential step on the path to success, and draws inspiration from the lessons she learns along the way — even quoting the Liberian saying ‘You sit on an old mat to make a new one’. Serving as an inspiration to all, Kula’s story illustrates the Ubuntu lesson of 'Choosing to See the Wider Perspective' through her commitment to social justice, education and her community.