Coumba Touré: Storyteller and Feminist Leader

The first impression of Coumba Touré is her radiant smile which far outshone the bright Oslo sun on the terrace of Sentralen on the Investor Day of Katapult.

When we met later at the speakers’ dinner with the evening sun shining strong, Coumba’s laughter was equally infectious.

We discussed the work she does in her home country, Senegal. She initially described herself as a writer of children’s books - weaving the role of real women driving social change into narratives and fables.

And gifted us a recent storybook called “The Same Water” that traces the water cycle, reminding us that we are connected through time and space by water.

Beyond her role as a storyteller, Coumba is an active feminist and women’s rights defender. She facilitates sessions on trauma, healing, gathering hundreds of feminists across the African continent and is the driving force behind “Invisible Giants” which highlights extraordinary women working for social justice, giving a voice and connection to those overlooked.

Gathering new hope and power through kindness, determination and that infectious laugh.