How Sitawa Wafula uses writing to challenge the stigma of epilepsy
In short: After being confined to her home by epilepsy, mental health advocate Sitawa Wafula turned to writing to find her voice and fight the exclusion faced by others with the condition.
This talk follows Sitawa Wafula's journey from being homebound to becoming a prominent advocate for those living with epilepsy. She explores the impact of stigma and works to empower others to speak out about their experiences.
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