Sextortion is a growing but often unspoken threat in post-secondary institutions in Zambia. In this episode, students and Elders come together to share real experiences, explore how sextortion shows up on and offline, and why it's a serious form of gender-based violence.
Through open dialogue, they unpack the role of power, secrecy, and social pressure—and offer clear steps for recognizing, resisting, and reporting it. A vital conversation for anyone navigating education, safety, and consent in today’s world.
Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual coercion.
This podcast is a collaboration between VIDEA and Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation
A HUGE shout out to the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for making this project possible!
This episode brings together voices from Zambia and Canada to talk about how colonization disrupted traditional gender roles, silenced women’s leadership, and helped normalize gender-based violence. Guests share powerful personal stories and community histories, reflecting on what was lost—and what’s still worth fighting for. From pre-colonial matriarchies to modern movements for justice, this conversation is about healing, reclaiming culture, and finding new ways forward rooted in old wisdom.
This podcast is a collaboration between VIDEA and Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation
A HUGE shout out to the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for making this project possible!