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Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesNETHERLANDS - Evan WorldWide Global Youth PerspectivesTaller than any other country in the world on average, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is the country with the world’s oldest national anthem. It is noticeable that the Dutch are very smart and innovative people as they are credited for creating many influential inventions such as the submarine, the telescope, bluetooth and chocolate sprinkles! I recently had the privilege to travel to the Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam and The Hague. It was absolutely gorgeous and I had to keep reminding myself that I am below sea level which is mind boggling. In this interview, I got to speak wi...
2023-03-1544 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesMONTENEGRO - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesHaving grown up in San Diego, a city with around 1.4 million people, I was shocked when I discovered that the Republic of Montenegro had less than half of San Diego’s population. I was fascinated to learn that I myself am older than this country. After the fall of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992, two member states, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Montenegro maintained their political status as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which later transformed into the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro in 2003. Then, the Republic of Montenegro gained independence and seceded fr...
2022-12-2748 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesKAZAKHSTAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesGeographically the largest landlocked country in the world, the Republic of Kazakhstan was the last country to sucede from the Soviet Union in 1991 by 4 days. Legend has it that Kazakhstan is the birthplace of apples, specifically from the largest city, Almaty which when translated into English, means city of apple trees. As someone who has always been fascinated by the Central Asian region, I was very excited to speak with Dameli about her country of Kazakhstan. She informed me about some incredible places to visit while in her country such as Kaindy Lake where trees can grow underwater! We...
2022-07-1056 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesVIETNAM - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesOriginally spelled as two words, Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the 2nd largest exporter of coffee in the world. Vietnam is home to the Vietnamese language with contains the highest amount of accent marks than any other written language. The Vietnamese language is also very unique from other languages around Southeast Asia as their languages have received a lot of influence from French due to the french colonization. Learning from my friend Viet about Vietnam was so interesting, he has a unique global perspective as he has lived in and out of Vietnam his whole life...
2022-06-041h 05
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesBOLIVIA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesHome to the highest capital city in the world, La Paz standing at over 11,000 feet above sea level, the Plurinational State of Bolivia is a country that can trace its history to over 5,000 years ago back to the Tiwanaku Empire. Bolivia is an ethnically diverse country as they have the largest proportion of indigenous people in all of America with 48% of the Bolivian population identifying as Indigenous in 2020. The largest indigenous communities in Bolivia are the Quechua, Aymara, Chiquitano and Guaraní people. My friend Christian and I spoke a lot about the political situation in Bolivia with the multiple p...
2022-06-0446 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesUNITED KINGDOM - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesA group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The British influence can be seen worldwide, and tea is among the most common drinks. London is home to more than 8 million citizens and it is estimated that more than 300 languages are spoken in the city.
I met Connie while attending a film/cinematography class in Paris, France. We met so many amazing people over the summer while in the class. Connie feels that because of the internet and our global aware...
2022-03-1152 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesMOZAMBIQUE - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesIf you spelled out this country’s name in Scrabble tiles, the Republic of Mozambique would score you the highest amount of points out of any one word nation. Mozambique is a Portuguese speaking country located in East Africa with world class beaches, beautiful wildlife and incredible tasting chicken. Mozambique is investing in clean energy with large solar farms and new electric cars for the police.
This interview will be the first time I speak with two different friends from the same country. Georgia and Tiago, offer unique perspectives and entertaining conversation. They both shared that many peop...
2022-02-2353 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesGREECE - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesIdentified as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and the olympics, Greece, also known as the Hellenic Republic, is a country rich in history, culture, food and dances as there are over 4,000 different traditional dances. With over 6,000 different islands and 80% of the country covered in mountains, Greece contains an extremely diverse landscape attracting more tourists than there are citizens living in the country.
My friend Ariadne and I had an amazing discussion talking about her home country of Greece. Ariadne is a very driven teenager who wants to make a change in society. She briefly explained how she i...
2022-02-2135 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesAUSTRALIA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesAn island country in the southern hemisphere, the Commonwealth of Australia is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia has the biggest coral reef system in the world, 70% of its land is referred to as “outback” and is the driest inhabited continent.
My friend Imran and I talked about the people, culture, the land and different ways of life. We discussed the need to educate people about social issues, and how we must bring awareness to character and empathy in schools. We need to have conversations about choosing kindness over conflict. And it would be SO amaz...
2022-02-2156 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesUZBEKISTAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesGaining independence in 1991 after the fall of the Soviet Union, The Republic of Uzbekistan is known for its incredible history, mosques and mausoleums. Situated along the historic Silk Road trade route, Uzbekistan boasts diversity in its culture and people, as throughout history travelers shared and traded art, languages, culture and ideas.
I learned a lot from my friend who spoke about her beautiful country of Uzbekistan. She shared that there is so much governmental regulation people don’t really talk about conflict as it has almost become normalized as they have learned to live under governmental control. Uzbek...
2022-02-0550 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesETHIOPIA- Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesLandlocked in the horn of Africa, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is home to many historical and archeological artifacts. The first identified hominid skeleton, Lucy, was found in Ethiopia and can be seen in the historical museum in the capital city Addis Ababa. It is the only African country to have never been under colonial control, and boasts the origins of a cup of coffee.
I spoke with my friend Mariamawit who I met through a human rights committee of Model United Nations. She was very informative about the current events and conflicts happening in Ethiopia and...
2022-01-2143 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesPAKISTAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesWith its capital city Islamabad known as the #2 most beautiful capital in the world, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan borders India, China, Iran and Afghanistan in south Asia. Pakistan has the highest paved international road connecting Pakistan to western china and reaches a height of 15,300 ft. Home to influential people such as the youngest Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai and world renown author Saadat Hasan Manto, Pakistan has the 5th largest population of more than 225 million people.
I spoke with my friend Hamdan about his home country of Pakistan. He is currently living in Qatar, however he is very...
2022-01-1947 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesTHAILAND - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesKnown as Siam until 1939, The Kingdom of Thailand is a constitutional Monarchy and is the worlds largest exporter of Rice. Thailand has approximately 1,430 islands, and used to be referred to as “Venice of the East” because of all the waterways in Bangkok which are now filled in as streets.
I spoke with my friend Candy who shared that she feels the conflict comes from the differences between the youth and the older generation. She explained that in Thailand gender equality is one of the main issues she would like to see change, as it has been deeply rooted...
2022-01-1339 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesIRELAND - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesWhite sand beaches, a rich dance culture and the most wins in the world famous singing competition, Eurovision, the Republic of Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle for its beautiful green scenery. Just recently, Ireland’s population reached 5 million people for the first time since the tragic potato famine of 1845 to 1852.
I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with my friend Sarah who is a young leader in her community. Sarah informed me of the cultural pride Irish people have highlighting the large heritage center outside of the capital city, Dublin and multiple castles all ov...
2022-01-1034 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesGHANA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesThe Republic of Ghana has been called the Gold Coast and is one of Africa's most peaceful nations with diverse ethnic groups and boasts the largest man made reservoir in the world, Lake Volta.
I spoke with my friend Priscilla who is the youngest person I have interviewed so far, however at the age of 14 her wisdom and perspective is so mature. She was born and raised in Ghana then moved to Qatar with her family when she was 6. Her global environment gives her an educated and open perspective about the world. She was very honest about her...
2022-01-051h 02
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesHONDURAS - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesWith a name that translates to “great depths” in Spanish, The Republic of Honduras is part of Central America and has the second largest coral reefs in the world. Honduras gained its independence in 1821, 200 years later, they just elected their first female president.
I spoke with my friend Chris. He is so well spoken and knowledgeable about current events and has such an open perspective to understand both sides of different conflicts. Chris explained how he is encouraged and felt there is definitely progress within Honduras for better human rights and positive change. He had my mouth watering...
2022-01-0335 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesBRAZIL - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesOccupying half of South America’s landmass, The Federative Republic of Brazil, is the 5th largest country in the world. Brazil boasts 4600 miles of coastline and has more animal and plant species than any other country in the world. Brazil gained its independence from Portugal after 322 years of Portuguese rule in 1822 and is the only country in South America to speak Portuguese.
I spoke with my friend Eduardo who lives in one of the largest cities in the world, Sao Paulo. I loved hearing him talk about how Brazil embraced the Black Lives Matter movement that started in t...
2021-12-3129 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesSOUTH KOREA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesKnown for Kimchi, global brands such as Samsung, SK Holdings, Hyundai, LG and Kia, South Korea is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world - where they are even known to have blazing fast internet. South Korea's advancement in technology comes as no surprise as they focus on education and teaching is one of the most prestigious and well paying jobs in the country.
Today I want to introduce my friend TK who comes from the beautiful capital city of Seoul. In today’s interview, TK and I discussed Korean education, traditional values and how...
2021-12-2058 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesCANADA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesDivided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, the Dominion of Canada is home to almost 38 million people. Canada has more than 3 million lakes, making up more than half the lakes in the entire world. Approximately 1.4 million Canadians refer to themselves as indigenous or aboriginal people.
I spoke with my friend Madilyn about what it was like growing up in Canada, and how different each province is from the other. Madilyn spoke about some interesting and unique food preferences in Canada and she had my mouth watering when she mentioned one of my favorite Canadian dishes: Poutine. We discussed political and...
2021-12-2028 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesINDONESIA - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesLocated off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia and formerly known as the Dutch East Indies, the Republic of Indonesia is made up of approximately 17,500 islands. Indonesia boasts the second largest coastlines in the world. It is home to the largest volcanic lakes on earth and is considered the hottest spot on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Culturally, Indonesia is extremely diverse as it is home to over 1300 recognized ethic groups with over 700 different languages and dialects.
Hailing from Jakarta located on the island of Java, my friend Antonio shares with us how culturally significant rice is in...
2021-12-2038 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesARGENTINA- Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesKnown for its excellent wine, food, music and dance, the Argentine Republic offers a diverse landscape containing beautiful beaches and snowy mountains. The famous Asados are enjoyed every Sunday, full of meats and sausages grilled to perfection.
I loved learning about Argentina from my friend Martina. She is so knowledgeable about the country, food and political climate. She shared with me that it is not common for young people to focus on politics and she is alway trying to teach her fellow classmates about global issues. She discusses the economic conflicts in Argentina which play a part in the...
2021-12-0638 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesMEXICO - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesIndigenous temples, Cenotes, the largest underground water tunnels in the world, and known for its vast variety of cuisine, Mexico, officially titled the United Mexican States, has been referred to as land of extremes with its incredible geographical diversity, from beaches to rainforests to deserts.
I was excited to learn more about my friend Daniela and her family's Mexican culture and traditions. My ancestry is part Mexican, with my father born in San Antonio, Texas to parents of migrant workers. I unfortunately do not have a strong cultural connection with my Mexican heritage, so I was very e...
2021-12-0640 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesISRAEL - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesKnown as the Biblical Holy Land, The State of Israel sits on the Mediterranean Sea and is home to beautiful architecture and pristine beaches. It is only 290 miles in length and 85 miles wide, with a population half the size of New York city. With many new startups businesses, Israel is second to Silicon Valley in high-tech companies, with many research and development facilities and products originating in Israel.
I met Halel through a friend of a friend, and although we have grown up on different sides of the world, we share a lot in common of how we s...
2021-11-161h 03
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesTURKEY - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesThe Republic of Turkey is one of the most historical crossroads on our planet. Turkey is the bridge between two continents, Europe and Asia and is home to multiple cultures. This transcontinental location has been the birthplace of many influential items in our world such as Santa Claus, Air Travel and even Money! Turkey is home to one of the largest cities in the world, Istanbul which is the only city to be located on 2 different continents, Europe and Asia!
Getting to talk with Can was a huge privilege as he has amazing insight and perspective as a y...
2021-11-0547 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesFRANCE - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesIn this episode we will meet one of my favorite French connections, Ambrine. I met Ambrine during THIMUN, an international Model UN conference, where we worked together on writing two resolutions for our MUN committee. I was instantly drawn to her erudition, leadership and ability to articulately express herself with confidence. Since THIMUN, Ambrine has traveled off to college where she is studying political science and I know she will be successful in everything she does. During our interview, Ambrine details some societal conflicts occurring in France that are very similar to the same challenges we are currently facing i...
2021-11-0538 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesECUADOR - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesThis episode of Evan Worldwide, we are meeting my friend Ricardo who gives us some insight into Conflict, Culture and Cuisine in his home country of Ecuador. Later in the podcast you will hear Ricardo highlight some of the different food combinations so unique that he believes you will not find them anywhere else in the world. We start todays discussion off with a youth perspective on how Ecuador is plagued by Government corruption, high levels of racism and sexual assault towards women. I am encouraged to hear that progress from the younger generation has been taking shape slowly thr...
2021-11-0523 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesSPAIN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesIn this episode we are meeting Marco from Madrid, Spain. I first met Marco in a virtual forum of international students that lasted for six hours. The group discussed topics from world peace, conflicts, fashion, music and food. I can honestly say it was one of the most memorable group conversations I have ever had. From the moment I started chatting with Marco, I knew he was a kindred spirit sharing his passion for food, cooking and his love for world culture. On a recent trip to Washington DC where I was touring some colleges, I was fortunate to meet...
2021-11-0529 min
Evan Worldwide - Global Youth PerspectivesJORDAN - Evan Worldwide Global Youth PerspectivesOn this episode of Evan Worldwide: Global Youth Perspectives we are going on a journey to to the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan. Home to the UNESCO Heritage site of Petra and bordering the Dead Sea, Jordan is located in the Middle East, geographically situated as a crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. With approximately 10.5 million people calling Jordan home, 95% of the population are ethnically Arab and follow Islam as their religion.
We will meet one of my most amazing friends, Karma. Karma is an extremely bright, passionate, young leader that will provide some amazing insight into some of t...
2021-11-0542 min