Tales of Resilience: Stories from Rural Life

About the Book

In my stories, we encounter the sorrows that often go unspoken. The stories pull back the curtain on the realities faced by women and girls in rural areas, where access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities can be limited. They shed light on the unequal burdens women bear and the strength it takes to carry them. But within the pages of these tales, there is also hope. The book is not just about despair; it is about resilience. It showcases the wisdom passed down from mothers to daughters, the rituals that bind communities, and the courage to challenge the status quo.

About the Author

Dr. Nèma Diakite is a researcher from the University Felix Houphouet Boigny of Cocody in Ivory Coast. She hold a Ph.D in Literature and Civilization of African English-speaking Countries. Her focus areas are African Literature, women’s leadership, and improving women’s lives in rural communities. She has worked in an international school for 10 years as an English teacher and Cambridge Speaking Examiner. She also received a CELTA certification from Stafford House London which provides her with the practical experience and technique required to develop her teaching skills. Nèma conducts women’s workshops and writes articles about gender issues, social barriers and women's empowerment. She runs a non profit organization African Women Leaders which provides knowledge to women to overcome illiteracy and gender inequality. Nèma attended the university of Kansas and Penn State College in Pennsylvania. She participates in the Humphrey program to develop her professional and leadership skills, because in the future she is planning to work with the Ministry of Women and Children in her country to set up a network that supports, empowers, and connects Ivorian women leaders.