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DevDiveEpisode 30: Pathways to Changemaking (Part 1)New series where we profile an organisation making a difference in the development space, one changemaking initiative at a time.Featured in this episode- Connecting Dreams Foundation. Connecting Dreams Foundation works to create change-makers through a learning model carefully curated for the youth with innate capabilities, through different training programs for different ages like the Global Changemakers Fellowship, the Bootcamps, and college labs. The whole learning is based upon a 3C model which is Collect-Create-Change. The whole model is not idea-centric; but community-centric. It helps the changemaker in identifying the people's problems and then create sustainable solutions for the same. In...2021-11-0720 minDevDiveEpisode 29: Gender and TechnologyIn conversation with Gayatri Buragohain, Founder and Executive Director of Feminist Approach to Technology (FAT), a non-profit based in India. FAT is dedicated to enabling access to technology and STEM education as well as support leadership building of disadvantaged adolescent girls and young women. An electronics engineer by education, FAT combines Gayatri’s technological background with her passion for working towards a gender just society. Although Gayatri has been working primarily towards building FAT since 2007, she has also run a tech enterprise called Joint Leap Technologies (2008 to 2013), served as the ACM-W Ambassador in India (2010 to 2011) and served as the Executive Di...2021-10-0921 minDevDiveEpisode 28: Education & TechnologyIn conversation with Carl Duff on his experience of working with students across different countries, designing teaching learning materials, and wanting to use video games as a learning tool. Carl is a former teacher from Boston, Massachusetts. He recently graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is moving to Bengaluru, India to work in the EdTech space.2021-09-3020 minDevDiveEpisode 27: Digital HealthcareIn conversation with Laura Wamprecht, Managing Director at Flying Health, Germany. Flying Health is a subsidiary of Eternity.Health, a European Life Science Technology Holding that aims to unite the strengths of science, practical medicine, and entrepreneurship. At Flying Health, Laura oversees the Partnership Program, which defines the framework for collaboration with partner companies. She is a biochemist and joined Flying Health as the first employee in 2015. Through close collaboration with the leading players in the healthcare industry and the startup-world in Europe, she developed & accompanied numerous market entry strategies for digital health products. In this episode, she speaks to u...2021-09-1916 minDevDiveEpisode 26: Presenting Season 2In this episode, we- Anushna and Mehrin- are in a freewheeling conversation with each other about our development journeys, seasons 1 and 2 of DevDive, feminism, and our D-Dreams. 2021-09-1028 min
DevDiveEpisode 25: Urban MobilityIn conversation with Simon Jeffrey, Policy Officer at Centre for Cities, UK. While overseeing the broader policy agenda, Simon is the policy lead on devolution and transport. He focuses on the introduction and development of metro mayors and how cities can improve urban mobility to support more jobs, more housing and higher wages. Simon joined Centre for Cities in 2013, originally working on the Centre’s events programme. He previously worked at the think tank Progress and has a degree in Politics at the University of York.
In this episode, he speaks to us about his interest in po...2021-03-2717 minDevDiveEpisode 24: Sustainable and Smart CitiesIn conversation with Kruti Munot, Project Manager at GIZ where she works with local governments in Africa on issues of climate change and urban development. She is a postgraduate in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Environmental Science. Based in Brussels, her interests lie in urban development, circular economy, and the role of financial institutions in driving sustainable development.
In this episode, she speaks to us about her interest in urban development, cities, and sustainability, her work in India, Europe, and Africa, an...2021-03-1419 minDevDiveEpisode 23: The PhD ExperienceIn conversation with Masachs Boungou, a fourth-year doctoral student in Global Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he is developing his dissertation around a model of business entrepreneurial action that takes its point of departure in the entrepreneur’ personal disturbing experience and the role of the sensemaking associated to that personal disturbing experience. Prior to that, he majored in a dual masters’ degree in Sustainable International Development and Conflict Studies at Brandeis University, where he held a Fulbright Fellowship and founded the Brandeis University Fulbright Chapter. After his Fulbright Fellowship, he founded a Nunga Program, a soci...2021-02-0123 minDevDiveEpisode 22: Traversing the Development LandscapeIn conversation with Abhilash Puljal, a trained social scientist, a trade strategy and private sector development specialist and a certified management consultant. He has close to two decades of experience advising public and private sectors, multilaterals and industry associations in conceptualising and implementing sustainable ventures, developing business strategies, interpreting and advising on policy and regulatory matters across agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare and education verticals. He is passionate about developmental issues affecting the Global South.
In this episode, he speaks to us about his growing up years, interest in numismatics and history, and his academic and professional...2021-01-1724 minDevDiveEpisode 21: Navigating Public PolicyIn the first episode of the new year and our new series on careers in development, we are in conversation with Nauraiz Rana. Nauraiz is a development economist who works with the World Bank Group. He currently works on gender and economic inclusion for under-served groups in emerging markets. In addition to the world bank he has also worked for the United Nations Development Program, for the Government of Punjab (Pakistan) and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development undertaking development-oriented roles. His focus areas include private sector development, gender mainstreaming, and financial inclusion. Nauraiz holds a dual Master’s de...2021-01-0914 minDevDiveEpisode 20: Covid Response and ReliefIn conversation with Mr. Hashmatullah Hayat, Assistant Director at Aschiana based in Afghanistan. Aschiana (“nest” in Dari Farsi) was founded in 1995 to help war affected children and children working on the streets in Kabul, Afghanistan. Mr. Hayat has worked in the sector for more than 13 years. Since the outbreak of covid-19, he has been responsible for distribution of ration, food and sanitisation materials and masks which has benefited more than 15,000 families.
In this episode, he speaks to us about his organisation’s initial response to covid, how they started relief work, the trajectory of the pandemic and their...2020-12-3108 minDevDiveEpisode 19: Public Private Partnerships in HealthcareIn conversation with Rogier Jansen, a private equity investment analyst based in London. His organisation focuses on care quality and care outcomes to service users. Rogier holds a Masters degree in Health Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelors degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Amsterdam.
In this episode, he speaks to us about his journey in the healthcare sector, what private equity in healthcare means, and how the healthcare market interact with health policies, and how the public and private sectors partner to provide healthcare services. He...2020-12-3022 minDevDiveEpisode 18: Public Health AdvocacyIn conversation with Deidre Sully, a Public Health Advocate and Director of NYC Smoke-Free at Public Health Solutions, leading the program's mission to end the devastating tobacco epidemic and protect the health of all New Yorkers by expanding smoke-free protections for New York City. She also woks with Red Wrap, a community service initiative providing feminine hygiene supplies to homeless women, and liaises with NYC area shelters to host events to distribute donations. She aims to continue to work towards ensuring that people have equal and equitable opportunities in health and wellness.
In this episode, she...2020-12-2619 minDevDiveEpisode 17: Sexual and Reproductive Health and RightsIn conversation with Nepal-based Shreejana Bajracharya. She has worked for young people's sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) with various NGOs and INGOs with a human rights based approach. She is one of the young leaders alumni at Women Deliver and youth champions at Asia Safe Abortion Partnership. A feminist advocating for safe and legal abortion, she is a co-founder of YoSHAN, a young country advocacy network in Nepal.
She speaks to us about laws around SRHR, the role of public private partnerships, and how great policies often fall short of implementation. Also on why dignified menstruation and safe m...2020-12-1227 minDevDiveEpisode 16: Mental Health Support for Migrants, Refugees, & StudentsIn conversation with Giulia Elizabeth Presti, a mental health frontline worker. She studied Sociology & Psychology at University of Bangor in Wales- worked with Syrian refugees. She holds an MSc in Social & Cultural Psychology from The London School of Economics and Political Science. She has volunteered for mental health helplines for students and now works as a mental health support worker with people with one or several mental health conditions or drug/alcohol dependencies. She also works as a part-time horticultural therapy assistant, helping people with mental health conditions through gardening.
In this episode, she...2020-11-2700 minDevDiveEpisode 15: Accessible Mental HealthIn conversation with Farheen Rashid, Founder of With Love, We Care- an organisation working towards raising awareness about mental health and creating safe spaces for conversations on the subject. Farheen is a mental health social worker trained at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India. Her aim is to create positive changes in the area of mental health and well-being. The vision of her organisation is to build a stigma-free society, where each individual is loved, accepted and valued. In this episode, she speaks to us about the idea behind With Love, We Care, the activities she conducts...2020-11-2000 minDevDiveEpisode 14: ListeningIn conversation with Jaskiran Gill, Founder of Listening Inn, an initiative looking to create a sustainable model to cultivate listening skills in people, create the biggest network of active listeners and educate people on mental health. She speaks to us about what led to Listening Inn, the critical role of listening, and the importance of creating non-judgmental, safe spaces. 2020-11-0600 minDevDiveEpisode 13: Making Sustainable ChoicesIn conversation with Abhishek Raj, Founder and CEO at BhuYantra Waste Management. He talks about the journey that led to the establishment of BhuYantra, the meaning of the name, and how waste can be efficiently managed in our homes to create useful compost. He also speaks about the next logical step his initiative caters to- by helping people and communities grow organic fruits and vegetables, turning barren lands into productive farms, and making sustainability a way of life.2020-11-0100 minDevDiveEpisode 12: Sustainable Living- Building Eco-Friendly HomesIn conversation with Prashant Lingam, a Social Entrepreneur from Hyderabad, India, and co-founder of Bamboo House India. His social venture works in sustainable bamboo-based livelihoods with an aim of utilizing bamboo as an economic driver for providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to rural and tribal communities at the base of the economic pyramid and use bamboo as an eco-friendly substitute to wood, steel, iron & plastic. He is credited with building the world's first Recycled Plastic House. Prashant's innovative social business models have been globally studied with universities including Harvard and Cornell researching his work. In this episode, he speaks...2020-10-2300 minDevDiveEpisode 11: Increasing the Green CoverIn conversation with Emmanuel Niyoyabikoze, a Burundi-based climate activist and the designer and director of the Greening Burundi Project. Greening Burundi works for environmental protection, planting and multiplying of trees in response to climate change. Emmanuel organises seminars and workshops focusing on community development, environmental education and the fight against environmental pollution. He partners with individuals, schools, communities and organisations to make them join the movement towards a better, cleaner, greener environment. In this episode, he shares his initial struggles, reactions from people around, why it is important for schools to have environmental education and make children active participants in...2020-10-1600 minDevDiveEpisode 10: Rethinking the three Rs- Reduce, Reuse, RecycleIn conversation with Fozia Parveen, a postdoctoral fellow and an adjunct faculty at the Centre for Water Informatics and Technology (WIT) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences. She holds a PhD in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford. Her thesis was titled, Development of Lab-scale Forward Osmosis Membrane Bioreactor (FO-MBR) with Draw Solute Regeneration for Wastewater Treatment. She completed her bachelors and masters in Environmental Sciences from Fatima Jinnah Women University and National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan. She has also started a discussion and awareness forum called ‘Meer-e-Karwan’ where she emphasises on environmental problems and wome...2020-10-0900 minDevDiveEpisode 9: Social Conditions, Human Rights, and the EnvironmentIn conversation with Katie Bernhard, an environment and development economist with substantial research experience in conservation and human rights. She currently works as a Statistician and Spatial Data Analyst with an international organisation, and has experience of working in Rwanda, Uganda, and Morocco. Katie holds a Masters degree in Environment and Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science. In this episode, she speaks to us about her personal, academic and professional journey into the field of sustainability, the relationship between sustainable development and human rights, the conceptualisation of sustainability, and the impact of colonial histories on...2020-10-0200 minDevDiveEpisode 8: Masculinities and Engaging Boys and MenIn conversation with Sagar Sachdeva, who works at the YP Foundation, an intersectional, feminist and rights based organization that works on youth leadership. He leads its programme on masculinities. Sagar holds an undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Delhi and a Masters in Sociology from Ambedkar University Delhi. In this episode, he speaks about his experiences with gender, his work with young men, the intersectional nature of masculinities, and how families and communities can engage boys and men in creating gender equal spaces.2020-09-2527 minDevDiveEpisode 7: Gender Based ViolenceIn conversation with Hayat Mirshad, a feminist activist, journalist, trainer and communications and advocacy. She holds a diploma in Gender in Development and Humanitarian Assistance (GDHA) from the Lebanese American University, Beirut and a Bachelor's in English literature from the Lebanese University. Hayat is an advocate for women and girls’ rights, coordinating and leading various projects and campaigns in Lebanon. She is a co-founder and co-director at FE-MALE, a non-profit feminist collective, and Head of communications and campaigning at the Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering- RDFL, a women’s rights organization working for gender equality in Lebanon. In this episode, she...2020-09-1822 minDevDiveEpisode 6: Gender, Poverty, and Working with CommunitiesIn conversation with Kosar Bano, a Gender and Adaptation Specialist based in Nepal. She holds a Masters in Gender and Development studies from Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex with the Chevening scholarship. She speaks to us about her experience of being an educator to working with women in traditional communities, the need to look beyond stereotypes and generalisations, the diversity within genders, the role of women and communities in development projects, and how anti-sexual harassment policies work in the unorganised sector. 2020-09-1120 minDevDiveEpisode 5: Experience of Development for Trans CommunitiesIn conversation with Tashnuva Anan, a trans activist, performer and writer based in Bangladesh. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from National University of Bangladesh and is currently working as a Case Management Officer at Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program, a community based migrants organisation. In this episode of DevDive, she speaks to us about her decision to join the development sector, issues and challenges trans communities face, how they have been aggravated by the current pandemic, the importance of the #MeToo movement for trans communities, and her efforts to create a community of committed citizens working towards...2020-09-0427 minDevDiveEpisode 4: Towards an Accessible and Equitable EducationIn conversation with the founder, Vedika Lall, and business strategist, Uurja Bothra, of School Ki Ghanti (translated as The School Bell), an India-based initiative working to ensure that learning continues for students who do not have access to online learning. They speak about using the medium of storytelling to impart lessons, explain concepts, and share values like honesty, integrity with children, their process of reaching out to relevant stakeholders, feedback from children and parents, and how they see School Ki Ghanti post the pandemic.2020-08-2823 minDevDiveEpisode 3: Education in EmergenciesIn conversation with Mr. Azhar Haque, who is working in Afghanistan with and for children in Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps. He holds an MBA in Rural Management from the Xavier Institute of Social Service and an MSc. in Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science. Having worked with governments, NGOs and international organisations, he discusses his journey in the development sector, his passion for working in the field with communities, and what it means to work in education in emergencies.2020-08-2125 minDevDiveEpisode 2: Early Childhood EducationIn conversation with Ms. Divya Dutt, an early childhood educator based in India. She speaks to us about her journey into the ECE space, experiences of working in the public and private sectors, the role of parent partnerships, and the importance of acknowledging linguistic and cultural backgrounds of children. 2020-08-1422 minDevDiveEpisode 1: How we got hereIn this first episode of DevDive, we talk about how and why we started this podcast. We share our respective journeys into the field of development, our collaborations, and our plans for DevDive.
We hope to make this a space where we engage with each other and explore development in all its hues and expanse, and would love to hear from you- comments, suggestions, ideas for our future episodes and, most of all, your experiences! Thank you for listening in! 2020-08-0720 min