Storytelling is such a huge part of many cultures and has been used to teach lessons for centuries. Wakanyi Hoffman knows the power of a story and is using her stories to make an impact on the world. Through her African Folktale Project, Wakanyi is shedding light on the current state of our environment all over the world in hopes to bring attention to the issues around which the Sustainable Development Goals are based. Listen to how her idea came to life on this week's episode!
S5 E2: Learning through Storytelling
In the Company of Wakanyi Hoffman
October 11, 2022
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