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Two years ago, @FordFoundation piloted @africanofilter to learn how to best support the amazing storytellers, culture makers, and truth finders in Africa breaking negative narratives across the continent. #AfricaNoFilter @africanofilter (1/4)
Today, we're excited to announce the next stage for @africanofilter starting with its new executive director @mokymakura. africanofilter.com/anf-announces-… @africanofilter (2/4) 
Under @mokymakura, @africanofilter will broaden the collaboration between funders in Africa and outside with the continent's storytellers, culture makers, and truth finders to amplify new narratives #AfricaNoFilter. @africanofilter (3/4)
Today we are addressing narrative change at #AfricaNoFilter Summit. A barrier that keeps Africans from reaching their full potential is the dominant narratives that unfairly portray Africa, affecting the way the continent is perceived by those outside it. @africanofilter (1/5)
We’ve heard how Western perspectives or views from the Global North can overshadow and undermine the local narratives and lived experiences that should inform our understanding of Africa. #AfricaNoFilter @africanofilter (2/5)
We’ve seen how #Africa has been treated as a monolith, rather than as a multifaceted, diverse group of nations and peoples—and how stereotypes keep everyone from reclaiming and sharing their individual stories. #AfricaNoFilter @africanofilter (3/5)
