In this episode of Moments to Movements, we delve into the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on SDG #4: Quality Education. Our guests, Nathan Baek and Mohammad Shehadat, share their experiences and insights as young leaders dedicated to creating meaningful change in the realm of education.
You'll learn about:
- Nathan Baek’s journey as the founder of the Microphone Initiative, where he specializes in teaching the SDGs, combating age-based discrimination, and giving youth a voice on a global stage.
- Mohammad Shehadat’s unique perspective as a peacebuilding and youth activist, shaped by his experiences as a Syrian refugee. Mohammad discusses the challenges faced by asylum seekers in accessing education and how he is using his platform to advocate for education as a tool for peace and development.
Discover more about Nathan and Mohammad and their impactful work:
- Follow Nathan Baek on LinkedIn, and learn more about Microphone Initiative by visiting their website. Nathan was also selected as a Rise Global Winner in 2022 for his work in Quality Education. You can learn more about Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, here.
- You can learn more about Mohammad Shehadat in the three article links below.
- How Mohammad is helping Syrian refugees resume their education & gain new skills | UNESCO
- From Syrian refugee to global youth leader: The inspiring story of Mohammad Shehadat | UNESCO
- Intersectional Peacebuilding: An interview with Mohammad Shehadat | UNOY
Moments to Movements is presented by Peace First.
It is executive produced by Isaac Cudjoe and Nadia Posada. Researched with help from Zachary Tombo.
