A Conversation with Women’s Economic Activist and Former Child Soldier Jolly Okot

Sometimes you interview a soul so stirred up by the world & stirring, that they cry @ the end—and you mist up, too…after the mics, lights are dismantled & the camera works & digital are being shut down…a reliving & a relief that the story will hopefully get up again & save…that help & understanding are soon on their way…🙏🏽

So honoured to have had this interview with Nobel Peace Prize nominee (2005), human trafficking survivor, former child soldier, and women’s rights activist, Jolly Grace Okot Andruvile (Jolly Okot)🙏🏽.

🎥Watch:

https://youtu.be/CUPlzIatntk?si=EyjTdkGYI-iKPQet

Host (me): Fey Ugokwe, Esq.

President, Wellesley College Alumnae Club of Dallas

Videography & Production: Russell Blair, Russell Blair Film

Production Assistance:

Yolette García

LaTrese Adkins

Special thanks to:

Jolly Grace Okot Andruvile

Wellesley College Alumnae Association (WCAA)

June Chow of Hello Dumpling for her generosity, guidance, and video venue.

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