Threading the Future: Woven Visions of African Feminist Political Economy

Welcome to the August edition of our monthly newsletter, where we celebrate a month of profound reflection, solidarity, and transformative visioning across the continent. This August, our journey took us to Namibia for the inspiring Weaver’s Forum, a groundbreaking gathering where African feminists came together to stitch a bold, new economic imagination. Guided by thought, needle, and thread, participants unraveled the complex political economy of African textiles—exposing the systemic myths surrounding the second-hand clothing trade and highlighting the vital labor of women in global value chains. As you dive into this issue, we invite you to explore the insights, stories, and collective power cultivated during this transformative forum, as we continue to dismantle oppressive economic models and weave an equitable, pan-African future for all women and girls.