Who We Are

Djiwö Magazine is a Black-female led publication founded in 2025 with a clear mission : to inform, support, and amplify the voices of girls and women in education.

We focus on stories that matter to students — especially girls — as they navigate challenges and opportunities of learning today. Our content ranges from personal essays and how-to-guides to college prep resources, practical advice, and interviews with inspiring girls, educators, and women across various fields.

“ Girls’ education is the ultimate way to cure a community from its illnesses — be it poverty, war, disease, and gender violence”

Aissatou Odia Barry, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Djiwö Magazine

SDG 4 OUR MISSION

Djiwö Magazine’s stands for Girls’ Education.

Out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created by the United Nations, Goal 4 : Quality Education for All speaks to us the loudest, especially when it comes to girls’ access to education.

Around the world, 119 million girls are denied the chance to go to school. SDG 4 is not just about classrooms — it’s about equality, opportunity, and breaking cycles of poverty. It’s about making sure every girl, everywhere, has the tools and support she needs to thrive.

  • Djiwö, pronounced djee-woh, means girl in Fulani.

  • Yes ! We appreciate any writer and/or artist who is interested in getting published in Djiwö Magazine.

    There are two ways you can go about proposing an article, story, or a visual art piece.

    First, you can share your idea by filling out the pitch form. We will get back to you and let you know if your pitch was approved.

    OR,

    You can DM us on Instagram @djiwomag_. We respond pretty quickly. Please include your email address in the DM so we can reach out to you there.

  • Yes!

    We are always looking for talented volunteer staff writers to collaborate with. If you are a girl or woman who enjoys writing and is interested in journalism/ girls’ education, send us your resume at info@djiwomedia.

    We look forward to seeing your applications.

    Note that, for now, the staff writer positions are unpaid. We are working towards seeking funding so that staff writers and contributors can get paid for their work. Stay tuned <3