Women’s Leadership Network hosts inspiring event
The Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) and the Northern Australia Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN) recently hosted Tracey Sawyer, founder of Testigo Africa and Tina Haywood, First Nations mentor and author.
Tracey Sawyer, a qualified lawyer, accountant and marketer, has been involved with Tanzania since 2004. The attendees heard about Tracey’s interesting and rewarding experiences, teaching Maasai women and men to grow their own food for the first time, using permaculture techniques.
Permaculture is a principle in which the environment, people and resources work in harmony to produce cyclical benefits with zero waste.
Tracey explained she wants to see Indigenous communities contribute to the social and economic fabric of society on an equal footing with everyone else.
‘I am passionate about empowering the Maasai communities we work with, and nothing is more empowering than education.’ Tracey is now bringing her passion for working with remote Indigenous communities to the Top End, as a strategy and engagement consultant with an Aboriginal directed and owned consultancy.
The WLN was also delighted to welcome author and mentor, Tina Haywood, a proud Yupungathi/Gangalidda woman from a Queensland outback community.
With a remarkable 11-year career in the army, Tina embodies confidence, and courage of a mother who wears many hats. Tina's journey isn't just about breaking cycles; she's pioneering the way forward, blazing a trail for herself and inspiring countless others along the way.
As a living example, Tina Haywood shows that anyone can become who they aspire to be, regardless of their background. Through her resilience, confidence, and courage, she lights a path for others to follow, bridging worlds and paving the way for a brighter future for generations to come.
“Restart, reset and refocus as many times as you need. You are your own greatest project. But just always remember don’t give up on yourself” Tina Haywood.
More information
For more information or to join the Women’s Leadership Network and the Northern Australia Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN), please contact napcarn.ditt@nt.gov.au.
