Mary Sulla is a passionate writer, storyteller, and advocate for women's empowerment whose work blends creativity with a deep commitment to social change. Born and raised in Tanzania, she developed a love for words and stories at an early age, often using writing as a way to reflect on life, culture, and the resilience of women in her community. Her writing explores themes of gender, identity, power, and transformation, capturing both personal and collective experiences with honesty and poetic depth.
Through her creative journey, Mary has participated in initiatives. She is currently working as executive director of Chipo Initiative, an Organization that use storytelling and media as tools for advocacy, with a focus on empowering girls, children, and women to embrace their voices and envision new possibilities. She is committed to using her pen not only to create art but also to spark dialogue, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact.
She writes across multiple genres including poetry, short stories, and film scripts, and has been particularly drawn to projects that highlight the voices of women and youth. Mary's storytelling is marked by its empowering tone, weaving cultural richness with a modern perspective that speaks to contemporary struggles and triumphs. She believes that stories hold the power to shift narratives, challenge stereotypes, and inspire meaningful conversations within communities.
With every poem, story, and script, Mary Sulla continues to shape her identity as a writer who stands at the intersection of creativity and change making, carrying forward a vision of storytelling as both a personal expression and a communal force.
