We had a chance to invite Esther Birungi for a chat session on Twitter, where she shared pragmatic insights and benefits of special media and how women can tap into this.
She is a women and girl child activist as well as a menstrual health champion who founded Birungi Charities. This organization focuses on Sexual reproductive health and rights, education, economic empowerment, leadership, and governance.
If you missed out on the session, here is a recap:
Q1. What do you see as the biggest benefits of using social media as a woman?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
Well for starters,social media can be used to socialize,get to know people,make connections and build brands,gone are the days when women were boxed up and not allowed to express themselves,social media can used as a voice for women.
— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
Q2. How did you use social media to connect with other women in the field?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
Well women are more active on social media,they use it and participate more than men.
Sm can be used a connecting tool for women to unite as one voice for the betterment of all women.— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
Q3. With so many different social media platforms out there, how can women figure out which ones are best suited to their goals?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
There are quite a number of factors to consider when choosing a platform suitable for your goals,first you need to know your target market and what platforms they use the most,once you have this set,it will be easy for you to know what platforms to focus on.
— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
Q4. What strategies have you used to build a strong, engaged social media following?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
Well first off is self discipline,we all know the internet is forever,whatever you say will be seen and read by generations to come,it is important for us to choose carefully what we post without necessarily shutting down our freedom of speech or other rights.
— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
Q5. What common mistakes do women make when using social media, and how can they avoid them?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
I think the most common mistake women make is thinking that social media is “safe.” SM isn’t safe for women,day in day out we are constantly dragged,harassed,shamed and bullied for things as little as how we look or what we wear.
— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
Q6. What resources or tools would you recommend to women who want to learn more about how to tap into the benefits of social media?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
Well for starters I’d recommend taking classes to teach you all you need to know about social media and how you can manage it & tap into its benefits. @SocialChampSays would be a perfect tool to help with this.
We need to be well educated in order to make informed decisions.— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
Q7. Lastly, who would you suggest that we should invite for our next Twitter #ChampsTalk?
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— Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) May 3, 2023
I would suggest @JoyTuramuhawe
She would be perfect to discuss entrepreneurship alongside technology 😊
Thank you for hosting me !
Until next time.— Sir David K Numembi (@SirDavidKN) May 3, 2023
We would like to thank Esther for taking the time for us and educating our audience on the benefits of social media for women.
