Kujua Journal

A youth-led publication of the Jua Centre for Girls’ Sustainability Leadership

In Swahili, Kujua means to know — to question, to see differently, and to imagine boldly. The Journal is a youth-driven platform for African, Caribbean, and Black girls ages 10–19, along with allies and young thinkers, to publish, share, and innovate around STEM, sustainability, justice, and Afro-feminist leadership.

Run by girls, for girls, Kajua ensures that youth are not just learners, but knowledge producers shaping the green economy, public policy, and cultural imagination.

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Submission Categories

We accept three main types of submissions:

Rising Voices (Op-Eds)

1,000–2,000 words: Opinion pieces, essays, and thought leadership on STEM, sustainability, Afro-feminism, and green leadership.

Blog Post

400-999 words: Short reflections, experience-based pieces, or opinion notes. Ideal for youth exploring new ideas or sharing program experiences.

Creative Futures

Encourages imagination and creativity as part of sustainability learning. Flexible formats: poetry, visual art, photo essays, animation, short fiction, storytelling. 1000 words max if text-based creative submission.

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Themes & Goals

Each issue explores one or more of four central themes:

  1. STEM & Innovation in Africa’s Green Economy
  2. Afro-Feminist Leadership
  3. Climate Justice & Girls’ Voices
  4. Storytelling as Sustainability

Kujua Journal aims to create space to do things and see things differently — bridging STEM with creativity, justice with imagination, and personal stories with global change.

Through Kajua, youth can:

  1. Build portfolios of writing, research, and creative work.
  2. Share their perspectives on climate change, STEM, and justice.
  3. Experiment with storytelling and creative expression.
  4. Connect with mentors, peers, and the global sustainability community.
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Editorial Team

Kajua is managed by the youth editorial board of the Jua Centre for Girls’ Sustainability Leadership. The team includes high school contributors, post-secondary mentors, and advisors in climate, STEM, and publishing.

Malia Mohamed

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Nia Roberts

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Olamide Otedola

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Ama Dapaah

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