HERSTORY on RTRFM: Lesley Akora
Lesley Akora came to Australia in 1991 as a Ugandan refugee. Despite being widowed with three children, she completed a double major in politics and sociology at Curtin University.
Since her arrival in Australia, Akora has been a passionate mover and shaker in her community, pushing for culturally appropriate services and serving as the first female president of the African Community of WA. She has been the editor of WA newsletter, the African Voice, created an African Youth tutoring program and assists new refugees by finding them accommodation and employment. Currently, Akora works as an African Family Counselor and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Lesley Akora speaks to Taylah Strano about surviving the rule of Idi Amin, her love of learning and helping those in need.
HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.
Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.
HERSTORY ON RTRFM – LESLEY AKORA
