Wona

Wona is an arts collective, a communications consultancy and a creative hub which sheds light on the lived experiences of women and marginalized groups.

[Wona @wonacollective]

We’ve met so many talented Malawian visual artists whose hands are doing amazing things, now we want to help you bring your voice forward too.

Join us for Art as Storytelling, led by @kylemalanda.
6 Dec, 2PM. 💛
Sign up: https://t.co/rHmSMtah0s

[Diana 🇲🇼 @iamnotagoddess]

Leading a session at this workshop on Saturday with @kylemalanda & @wona_collective crew. If you want to grow as an artist and articulate your story better sign up! It’s free!

[Noname Book Club @NonameBooks]

Joburg Chapter 📚

[Wona @wonacollective]

@MwaiAnika Yes 🤭

[Wona @wonacollective]

Guess who’s on our next Letters episode? 👀

[Wona @wonacollective]

Our November @NonameBooks read is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a debut novel that traces the lives of two sisters and their descendants across continents and centuries.

We’ll be meeting on 29 November, 2PM at the Wona Hub. Bring a snack and most importantly, yourself. 💛

[Ameze @Amy_Okoro]

As a Kyle stan I’ll be tuning in.

[Noname Book Club @NonameBooks]

RAPSODY’S READING LIST 📚

[#442Malawi @442_Malawi]

Temwa Chawinga🇲🇼 has become the first player in the 13-year history of the National Women’s Soccer League to win the award in back-to-back seasons. #442Malawi

[leratohh @LeratoUpendo]

A topic close to my heart: authentic storytelling.

@kylemalanda speaks passionately about it, and our conversations are always so grounding. Looking forward to this one. 💛

[Africanofilter @africanofilter]

Funding opportunities. Tag someone who should apply.
Prince Claus Fund – SEED Award 2026
👉🏾For early-career artists and cultural practitioners in Africa
👉🏾€5,000 grant to support socially engaged creative work
👉🏾Annually supports 100 changemakers globally
Deadline: January 2026 (exact date tbd)
🔗: https://t.co/X4StpavEZL
Canon Student Development Programme 2025/26
👉🏾For aspiring photographers and photojournalists (18+) in EMEA
👉🏾Includes mentorships, webinars, portfolio reviews, plus Visa pour l’Image exposure
👉🏾Official deadline is 7 March 2026 for this round
🔗: https://t.co/2kkwIRZtzs
Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund – East Africa
👉🏾For final-year/postgrad film & TV students in Sub-Saharan Africa
👉🏾Covers tuition, accommodation, stipends – part of a US $1 million regional rollout
👉🏾Deadline: 30 Nov 2025 – via Unigo listing
🔗: https://t.co/y0CgcrJFTi
Open Society Foundations – OSF Africa Arts & Culture Call
👉🏾For individuals/organizations in 20+ African countries
👉🏾Supports arts & culture, digital rights, narrative change, social justice
👉🏾Rolling grants—Expression & Participation pillar
🔗: https://t.co/2bIIMrBzk0
Goethe-Institute– Mobility Grants for Artists (SSA)
👉🏾For Sub-Saharan creatives (18+) in any discipline
👉🏾Grants up to €4,000 per trip for collaborations within Africa/with Europe
👉🏾Rolling deadlines; first cut-off: 15 Oct 2025 & next on 15 Mar 2026
🔗: https://t.co/QnFEBFk1kY
#betterstories #shiftingnarratives #hotopportunities #africanofilter

[Noname Book Club @NonameBooks]

INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS

[Noname Book Club @NonameBooks]

NOVEMBER BOOK PICK

[ActionAid Malawi @actionaid_mw]

#CurrentlyUnderway
ActionAid Malawi in partnership with ActionAid Global Women’s Rights & Feminist Alternatives Team, are hosting Global Convening of Young Urban Women Movements & Women’s Rights & Feminist Alternatives Global Community Gathering in Salima, Malawi

[Wona @wonacollective]

For regular updates on our book club meetings, email [email protected] with a note saying you’d like to join the Lilongwe chapter, or DM us.

[Wona @wonacollective]

Our November @NonameBooks read is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a debut novel that traces the lives of two sisters and their descendants across continents and centuries.

We’ll be meeting on 29 November, 2PM at the Wona Hub. Bring a snack and most importantly, yourself. 💛

[ActionAid UK @ActionAidUK]

We are still reflecting on the incredible launch events of the Feminist Wellbeing Economies Explainer these past few weeks!

Co-developed with the Young Urban Women’s movement, this explainer is a practice-based guide for education and advocacy on Feminist Economic Alternatives that prioritise people and the planet over profit.

Read 👉🏼 https://t.co/urKesQr7zp

[Noname Book Club @NonameBooks]

OCTOBER BOOK PICK

For the month of October @nonamereads is honoring the legacy of Assata Shakur by reading her timeless autobiography.

In collaboration with @decolonialfc we will meet virtually as well as in-person at local Noname Book Club chapters…