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Energy Changemakers PodcastUS Political Parties Agree on One Thing: Utility BillsMost Americans have never heard of their state’s public utility commission—yet these low-profile regulatory bodies control over $200 billion in annual utility spending and directly influence the price you pay for electricity and gas. In this episode of Energy Changemakers, host Elisa Wood sits down with Charles Hua, founder and executive director of PowerLines, a national nonprofit pushing for smarter, more consumer-centered utility regulation.Together, they unpack the eye-opening findings of PowerLines’ latest national survey with Ipsos, revealing a rare bipartisan consensus: Americans across political lines feel powerless about their utility costs—and most don...2025-04-2329 min
Energy Changemakers PodcastHow to Make Distributed Solar Projects Pencil without the Federal Tax CreditAs uncertainty looms over the future of the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), many in the distributed energy sector are concerned about how to keep solar and storage projects economically viable. In this episode, host Elisa Wood sits down with Gareth Evans, CEO of VECKTA, to unpack his recent analysis that offers surprising—and hopeful—insights.Gareth’s findings challenge conventional wisdom: solar and storage projects can still achieve a viable return without the ITC—but only if we radically rethink how these systems are structured. Elisa and Gareth discuss real-world project comparisons, the importance of optimization, and how...2025-04-1628 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastDistributed Energy Is Misunderstood and Underrepresented. What Do We Do About It?Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are often overlooked, misunderstood, or underrepresented in discussions about the future of the electric grid. In this episode, host Elisa Wood explores why DERs—like rooftop solar, batteries, small wind turbines, and community energy projects—are so critical to building a decentralized, resilient, and equitable energy system.Elisa shares why she founded Energy Changemakers and how this platform fosters meaningful conversations with industry leaders about the transformation of the electricity system. She also discusses the major barriers to widespread DER adoption, from regulatory hurdles to misconceptions about their role in the energy mix.2025-03-1916 min
Proud ChangemakersBONUS: Intersex rights in India with Dr Surabhi ShuklaInterview with Dr. Surabhi Shukla on Intersex rights in India
In this bonus episode of Proud Changemakers, we sit down with Dr. Surabhi Shukla to discuss a groundbreaking case on intersex rights in India. Dr. Shukla is a legal scholar whose research examines the intersection of law, gender, and human rights.
Key Discussion Points
The Kerala High Court Case (2023):Dr. Shukla breaks down the case where parents of a 7-year-old intersex child sought permission for genital reconstruction surgery. The court ruled against non-consensual surgeries, reinforcing the child’s right to self-determination.
...2025-02-0319 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastEqual Pay for Equal Work: Treating Energy Efficiency Fairly in Wholesale Capacity MarketsWith an expensive push underway to build large power plants and transmission to meet growing electric demand, energy efficiency is gaining new importance. Creating more negawatts (energy reduction) reduces the need to build new energy infrastructure, saving everyone a lot of money.
Despite its benefits, energy efficiency has always been a “little engine that could” technology trying to overcome market obstacles. Now it faces problems collecting fair compensation in wholesale markets because of a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruling.
Guest Paula Glover, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, dives into the specifics of the ruli...2025-01-1525 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastIncorporating Non-Energy Benefits in Energy Planning: A Path ForwardIn this episode of the Energy Changemakers podcast, host Elisa Wood discusses the concept of non-energy benefits with Roger Lin, Senior Attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity. They explore the importance of valuing the social, environmental, and community impacts of energy decisions, which are often overlooked in traditional energy planning. California's efforts to incorporate non-energy benefits into energy resource planning are highlighted, including the ongoing proceedings and potential outcomes. The conversation delves into the challenges of quantifying these benefits, the problems with current least-cost optimization methods, and the broader implications for climate justice and energy resilience.
00:00...2024-12-1836 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastWhy this Energy Changemaker is Trying to Bring Community Choice Energy to ArizonaIn this episode of the Energy Changemakers podcast, host Elisa Wood interviews Russell Lowes from Arizonans for Community Choice. They explore the potential of Community Choice Energy (CCE) programs in transforming local energy. Russell shares his journey from high school activism to becoming an author who influenced the fate of a nuclear power plant in Arizona. The conversation delves into the mechanics of CCE, their benefits over traditional utility models, and the specific efforts to bring CCE to Arizona. Russell outlines the environmental and economic advantages of CCE, discussing obstacles, the role of utilities, and the broader implications for...2024-12-0435 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastOff Grid and Urban: An Apartment Building that Signals the FutureIn an interview with Elisa Wood, veteran energy innovator Steve Pullins, CEO of ResSET, unveils his latest venture, a highly unusual sustainable apartment building in Ann Arbor, Michigan, set to be entirely off-grid. While foregoing a grid connection isn’t typical, especially for a city building, Pullins maintains it’s time to think of the electric grid as just one of several energy options, not the default.
Called South Town, the project strives to reduce housing costs using several novel strategies, including providing a shared electric vehicle fleet for building occupants. Pullins also designed the energy system based...2024-11-2054 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastWhat Utilities and DER Companies Don't Get about Each Other - Part 1In this episode of the Energy Changemakers podcast, host Elisa Wood engages in a rich discussion with Bill Prindle, a senior energy and climate leader. Bill brings over 40 years of industry experience and provides a unique perspective on the evolving roles of utilities and distributed energy resource (DER) companies in the modern grid. They delve into the financial models that govern investor-owned utilities, the complexities of grid regulation, the state's role in energy policy, and the historical context that has led to the current fragmented energy market. Bill explains the challenges and opportunities that DER companies and utilities face...2024-10-2342 min
Proud ChangemakersBalancing queerness and faithBeing queer and growing up within a religious environment has over the years led to many tragic situations. Both the LGBTQIA+ community and the religious community are extremely diverse, complex and have not always been supportive of each other - especially with one (religion) holding much more societal power and privilege throughout history than the other (LGBTQIA+).
So how does it feel to be both queer and of faith? What can we do to bring people closer together? To promote acceptance and create safe spaces? So that queer people can practice their faith safely and without judgement...2024-10-1655 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastAn Entrepreneur's Journey from Russia and Oil to the US and Clean Energy: LuminIn this episode of the Energy Changemakers podcast, host Elisa Wood interviews Alex Bazhinov, founder and president of Lumin, a smart panel company. Alex shares his remarkable journey from working in the mining industry in Russia to pioneering smart home energy solutions in Charlottesville, Virginia. Like so many entrepreneurs, he began in his garage developing a prototype. Now, partnering with clean energy giants, Lumin offers a smart panel that gives homeowners more control over specific household appliances and is rolling out new technology that, among other things, lowers costs for homeowners readying for EV charging.
2024-10-0957 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastA Campaign to Create a Distributed Energy Utility in Ann Arbor, MichiganVoters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be asked to approve a ground-breaking new kind of utility on November 5, one run by the city that provides local, distributed energy to those who choose to participate. Missy Stults, Ann Arbor’s Sustainability and Innovations Director, joins host Elisa Wood to explain why the city decided to pursue the creation of the Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), how it will work, its relationship to the local investor-owned utility, and what it brings to the city’s sustainability and equity efforts.
Also see Ann Arbor’s SEU website: www.a2gov...2024-09-2527 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastThe Economics of Community Solar: How Profits are Made and Consumer Energy Costs Lowered In this episode of the Energy Changemakers Podcast, financial expert Rob Hong of Sapling Financial Consultants explains how community solar can provide both profits for developers and cost savings for consumers. He presents the financials of a real project, explains the risks and rewards, compares various community solar approaches, and describes the pros and cons of community solar over other solar business models. “This discussion provides valuable finanicial insight for any community considering solar,” says podcast host Elisa Wood.
Chapters with Timecodes:
[0:00] Introduction to Community Solar Economics
[1:27] Overview of Community Solar Financials
[8:1...2024-09-1140 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastAre We Expecting Too Much from Virtual Power Plants?In this episode of the Energy Changemakers podcast, host Elisa Wood talks to three big thinkers in the electric power industry: Lorenzo Kristov, Kay Aikin, and Mark Paterson, who explain what it will take to create a democratized electric grid. Our guests also take on common grid fictions, such as the belief that virtual power plants provide an “easy button” to manage distributed energy. They offer a vision for a decentralized grid and describe programs in Colorado, Maine, and Australia paving the way.
00:00 Introduction to the Energy Changemakers Podcast
00:35 Understanding Virtual Power Plan...2024-08-2853 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastWhat’s Next for Community Solar?Elisa Wood interviews Nate Owen, CEO of Ampion, who provides an inside view of the US community solar market following a regulatory ruling in California that left many in the industry unhappy. Owen dives into the history that brought the industry to this point and explains why he’s bullish on its future. He delves into problems, like interconnection, that slow projects and market mechanisms and social benefits that drive its growth. Owen also details why it used to be hard for community solar projects to provide renewable energy certificates (RECs) and why that’s changed, as exemplified by the...2024-08-1426 minEnergy Changemakers PodcastEnergy Changemakers: TrailerAs the energy grid faces unprecedented changes, local energy solutions are increasingly needed. Hosted by Elisa Wood, an experienced energy journalist, The Energy Changemakers Podcast brings you into the heart of these transformations. Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry leaders pioneering the move toward a decentralized grid. From technological innovations to policy changes — discover actionable insights to help your company leverage emerging opportunities. Join us at The Energy Changemakers Podcast and be part of the conversation that shapes our energy future.2024-06-0501 min
Proud ChangemakersBeing a queer volunteerProud Changemakers is a group made up purely of volunteers. So when Pride month and Volunteers Week collided we knew we had to make an episode celebrating the queer volunteers in our group and across civil society.
Here we have our Lucy Straker (she/they) and Catherine Goodall (she/her) talking about the benefits volunteering has especially for LGBTQIA+ folks. Choice, community and a chance to develop skills - that's what good volunteering can give you when done right.
Lucy and Catherine have spent a lot of time working on improving the landscape for volunteering...2024-06-0533 min
Proud ChangemakersLesbian Visibility Week: What does the word lesbian mean to you?To celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week 2024 (happening from 22-28 April), two of our Proud Changemakers - Paige Hughes (she/her) and Lucy Straker (she/they) are bringing to you an episode all about lesbians.
So that’s the word lesbian, how it came to be (looking at lesbian history from Sappho, to Anne Lister through to Ellen DeGeneres and beyond), what being gay/a lesbian means to us and what we've learnt and experienced along the way.
We aim to be educational, spicy and humorous - plus throw in a few mic drop moments too. We do...2024-04-2451 min
Proud ChangemakersChallenging the misinformation and stigma around HIVThis was recorded at the offices of SAYiT - an LGBTQIA+ youth charity in Sheffield and includes the expert knowledge of Dr Naomi Sutton (she/her), Liz Wilson (she/her) and Dr Jo Bassett (she/her) discussing why we need to remove the fear, stigma and general lack of understanding of HIV.
Dr Naomi Sutton - "My issue is the word AIDS. I really don't like that word because of the campaign. I think we really need to start saying people with HIV. Language is really important"
Liz Wilson - "There were two things going...2024-04-1154 min
Proud ChangemakersMeet the Proud Changemakers teamCome and say hello to the Proud Changemakers team!
In this episode, we - the Proud Changemakers team - got together to talk about why we set up Proud Changemakers, what our hopes and aspirations are, what we are really excited about and what we have already gained.
So who are we? We are Amy Whitelock Gibbs (she/her), Catherine Goodall (she/her), Cathy Swift (she/her), Graysen Whittaker (he/they) and Lucy Straker (she/they).
Catherine is a Policy and Influencing Manager at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). In this...2024-01-1744 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E6 Step up your Activism with the Right SkillsIn this special episode we explore the importance of having facilitation skills as a resource for changemakers with the host Meigan Diaz and the guest speakers: Courtney Gehle, Marwan El Chazli, Sara Botero and Dipika Badal.
For more resources and information about the Facilitation Resources we offer, make sure to check out our website on https://www.global-changemakers.net/facilitation
2024-01-121h 01Proud ChangemakersBuilding a LGBTQIA+ staff network with NCVOEver wanted to build a network for LGBTQIA+ staff in your organisation but were unsure where to start?
In this first episode of the Proud Changemakers podcast, we talk to Ed Drew (he/him), Rei Kanemura (she/her) and Amy Walton (she/her) who are the architects of NCVO's Rainbow Network - a staff network for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies - which has 25% of NCVO staff as its members.
NCVO is the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and is the membership body for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England.
In this...2024-01-0238 min
Proud ChangemakersTrailer - Proud ChangemakersThe Proud Changemakers podcast is here to support, elevate and celebrate the amazing work and contributions by LGBTQIA+ people across civil society - and to amplify the LGBTQIA+ perspective across key issues affecting society today.
The first episode drops at the beginning of January 2024 where our guests will be Amy Walton (she/her), Rei Kanemura (she/her) and Ed Drew (he/him) who were essential to the building of NCVO's rainbow network. They will share the joy and safety the network has brought them plus the challenges they faced along the way.
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Changemaker Q&ASocial change requires an abundance mindset: here's how we practically utilise thatIn order to create the world we want, we need to shift our collective consciousness towards an abundance mindset. We can do this by recognising that it's only when we work alone that resources are scarce. Collective enoughness is the practical application of an abundance mindset for social changemakers.
Got a question? Head on over to @Peace_Network on instagram and send us a DM!
Changemaker Q&A is part of the Humanitarian Changemakers Podcast Network.2022-11-2206 minChangemaker Q&AYou'll never change the world without a vision...Change is a constant in our world, and those who seek to bring about positive change must be able to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. At the same time, it is important for changemakers to have a clear vision for the future. Without a clear vision, it can be difficult to set goals and measure progress. Additionally, a clear vision can help to inspire others to join the cause and rally around a shared goal. Just as importantly, a clear vision can help to keep changemakers motivated when the going gets tough. After all, it can be easy to...2022-11-1506 minChangemaker Q&AHow to define your truth as a changemakerWhenever I'm experiencing a bit of a slump or I'm feeling out of 'alignment,' I like to conduct a life audit to see where I may not be living in alignment with my 'truth,' which is what I believe defines our success as changemakers.
Got a question? Head on over to @Peace_Network on instagram and send us a DM!
Changemaker Q&A is part of the Humanitarian Changemakers Podcast Network.2022-11-0806 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E12 Digital Marketing for Good with Irina Papuc and Zach BoyetteAs changemakers, we need to be able to express our ideas, campaign for the causes we believe in, promote our services, and find volunteers. Sometimes, it's hard to navigate the digital world as it is rapidly changing, and this is where a digital marketing agency such as Galactic Fed comes in. They are not only experts in every field, from paid ads to SEO...but they also have a great work environment as they have learned to work remotely while keeping their team motivated. Zach Boyette and Irina Papuc, co-founders of Galactic Fed share their views on the impact...2022-08-1239 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E11 The Intersection Between Faith and Sexuality with Yulia AndriyantiYulia and Vinuri talk about the intersectionality between faith and sexuality. Many people struggle with finding a community that fully accepts their complete self, so Yulia has been at the forefront of advocating for this in her home country, Indonesia. In this episode, Yulia talks about how her studies abroad and experiences at home influenced her activism and some exciting projects she is launching.
Get in touch with our guest via @qbukatabu on Instagram and head to their website https://qbukatabu.org/
Learn more about Global Changemakers at www.global-changemakers.net. Season 4 is proudly sponsored b...2022-08-1247 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E10 Las Ganas de Cambiar el Mundo con Marina CastellinoMarina creció en un pueblo en el medio de Argentina. Tuvo la posibilidad de ir becada a un evento internacional de ciencias que le cambió la vida y le abrió el mundo. Quiso replicar el evento en su ciudad y su país, por lo que inició organizando unos eventos que formaran líderes y así nació Líderes de Ansenuza. La organización es hoy un referente en Argentina, al diseñar e implementar programas educativos. Marina nos recuerda que hay muchas oportunidades, pero está en nosotros aprovecharlas y para transformar la sociedad en la que vivimos. Además, hace un rec...2022-08-1231 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E09 Ending the Stigma - Mental Health with Damian StähliToday we hear about mental health constantly on social media, however, the stigma associated with it is still a reality for many individuals. The struggle to accept yourself when society judges you for your diagnosis is an unfortunate reality in our societies. Damian created the ZETA Movement with the goal of breaking this cycle within youth communities. In this episode, we talk about his journey and how the ZETA Movement is working with schools to ensure students have a community of support.
Get in touch with our guest via @zeta.movement on Instagram and head to their...2022-08-1242 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E08 De Experiencias Personales a Crear un Cambio Positivo con Mantaro GarcíaMantaro es un Changemaker que inició su camino desde muy joven, luego de haber sido víctima de bullying. En lugar de permanecer un con rótulo y victimizarse, decidió crear una cultura de paz. Lo anterior, lo llevó a fundar Juventudes Unidas, iniciativa con la cual llevó un proyecto de ley sobre bullying que hoy es ley en el Estado de Nuevo León en México. Además de este trabajo, Mantaro tiene un emprendimiento social que ayuda a personas migrantes en tránsito por su Estado a tener un ingreso y aprender a crear productos cosméticos con r...2022-08-1236 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E07 Changing the Narrative - Refugees with Andrew Leon HannaHave you noticed how refugees are portrayed in the media as villains or as helpless? Andrew Leon Hanna, a Changemaker, lawyer and entrepreneur from the U.S., realized how dehumanizing this is and decided to help shift the narrative. He talks to Sara about the story behind his book "25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs", the tale of three Syrian women entrepreneurs in Za'atari camp and of the broader refugee entrepreneurship phenomenon. Andrew shares how impactful GCM was in his life and journey as a Changemaker, including his social ventures IGNITE Peer Mentoring and DreamxAmerica...listen to...2022-08-1236 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E06 Mental Health Advocacy with Diano ChaoToday mental health is at the forefront of our daily conversations and the pandemic has shown us its importance and how citizens need to have access to adequate care. Activist Diana Chao has been advocating for this since she was 15 years old. She founded the organization Letters 2 Strangers and has worked to provide and advocate access for minority communities. In this episode, she talks about her journey to building this organization and how we as citizens can be supportive to family and friends dealing with mental health.
Get in touch with Diana via @l2smentalhealth on Instagram...2022-08-1239 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E05 Periodismo Consciente con Emiliana Molina-FajardoEstamos invadidos de malas noticias. Cada que prendemos un noticiero, nos quedamos con la sensación de que el mundo está mal y no hay mucho que podamos hacer. Emiliana es una periodista que empezó su carrera en noticieros en prestigiosos canales de televisión y se dio cuenta del poder que tienen los medios de comunicación masivos y cómo ese poder no siempre se usa en beneficio del mundo. Además, vivió en carne propia las dificultades de ser periodista multimedios (una persona encargada de encontrar, investigar, grabar, producir, editar la noticia) y descubrió que sus colegas p...2022-08-1235 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E04 Kakuma Refugee Camp - Home is People with Nhial Deng“I aspire to a world where everyone, everywhere lives a life of dignity and young people have a safe space to lead and drive positive change in their communities”.
In George's last episode as a Podcast host, he chats with Nhial Deng. Nhial has been a refugee for nearly half of his life. Nhial arrived at Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp in 2010, at only 11 years of age. Fleeing his village in Ethiopia after an armed militia attack, he walked hundreds of kilometres for days, alone and without family, to reach Kenya.
A large camp in Turkan...2022-08-1233 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E03 Hard Choices and Navigating Uncertainty with Joao DuarteVinuri talks to Joao about how his life has been since they both attended the Global Youth Summit in 2016. They talked about how his organization Impulso transitioned over the pandemic and the eventual decision to close the organization. This episode is incredibly enlightening as the conversation focuses on government relief for small businesses in Portugal and takes us through some of the difficult decisions individuals must make and how it’s important to find time to take care of one’s own mental health in the process.
Get in touch with our guest João Duarte on Linke...2022-08-1259 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E02 Todo lo que GCM Tiene para Ofrecerle a Los Jóvenes con la Dra Goitse Tanki ThebeGoitse es de Botswana y se unió a Global Changemakers al ser seleccionada para el Global Youth Summit en el 2019. Desde ese momento, no ha parado. Ha estado involucrada con nuestros eventos, ha sido mentora, profesora en nuestros cursos y tallerista. Goitse fundó una organización que se llama the Leader Unleashed en el 2020 con apoyo de GCM. Busca empoderar a los jóvenes de su país a través de el desarrollo de habilidades mediante talleres, un podcast y otras iniciativas como campañas en línea. Es una apasionada por la salud, y como doctora, es una de l...2022-08-1231 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS4E01 WE'RE BACK! Introducing Season 4 of the Young Changemakers PodcastOur Young Changemakers Podcast is back with a brand new season! Our co-hosts Vinuri and Sara sit down after recording the whole season to discuss what the experience has been like for them. They do a short summary of what’s coming, introducing the themes of mental health, social entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and refugees. The new season is very inspiring, so don’t miss all the episodes that will be released every two weeks.
Learn more about Global Changemakers at www.global-changemakers.net. Season 4 is proudly sponsored by Galactic Fed a fully distributed, multinational digital marketing agency fill...2022-08-1229 min
Young Changemakers PodcastSpecial Episode: Grant applications with CourtneyIn this special episode, Sara talks to her colleague Courtney about the current grant selection cycle which is open for Changemakers in North America. To find out more about the grants and apply: www.global-changemakers.net/grants
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Changemaker Q&A60 Years later, what can we learn from Martin Luther King Jr’s Philosophy of NonviolenceAs political instability increases, the world is beginning to engage in discussions about world peace. But what exactly is peace, and why is using peace as a means just as important as having peace as an end goal?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr was at the forefront of the civil rights movement 60 years ago. As activists today, in the fight against injustice (whether that be towards humans, animals, or the planet) we can learn a lot from the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr, and the philosophy he left behind.
Learn our social change framework...2022-03-0219 minChangemaker Q&ABest Carbon Cancelling Deals for High Flying ChangemakersNow entering its third year, Australia has seen many highs and lows during the global pandemic. Covid’s impact stretched beyond just our health system, with Australia’s economy reaching record highs as businesses adapted to the changing times, but also record lows amid Covid case surges. With many Aussies tightening their purse strings once again, changemakers may be wondering how to make a difference on a budget. So, with Australian international and interstate borders (mostly) open, let’s start with an airline add-on most change-making travellers won’t think twice about.
Learn our social change framework with the...2022-01-1209 min
ChangemakersClimate Justice, Coalitions and Glasgow - ChangeMakers PodcastIf Glasgow tells us anything - the people of the world will need to keep coming together if the politicians of the world are to ever stop climate change. But that begs the question - what does it take for people to come together powerfully? Especially people who are really different.
Building unusual alliances is both an art and a science and those who have succeeded and failed before have a lot to teach us today. This is a special episode from our archive, recorded in 2017, featuring two very different coalitions. Together they share a series of important lessons about...2021-11-0147 minChangemaker Q&ACreating a Life Around Travel & Conservation | Changemaker Chat with Chasin Clean Coasts founder Elisha PetrieIn this changemaker chat, we're joined by Elisha Petrie, who combined their love for travel with their passion for conservation, to create their very own eco travel company, Chasin Clean Coasts, and podcast Chasin Travels. I'm excited to hear from Elisha about her story, travel tips, and of course, what it was like starting her very own travel company... right before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tell the world h...2021-10-2736 minChangemaker Q&AStarting a Social Enterprise, Burnout, Career Tips, & more | Changemaker Chat with our founder, Tiyana JHumanitarian Changemakers Network founder Tiyana J recently sat down with QUT's School of Public Health and Social Work to talk about social advocacy and her story as a young changemaker. We thought it was only fitting that we share the full interview with you too!
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Are you a changemaker lo...2021-10-1942 minChangemaker Q&AWhat is GREENWASHING, and how can you spot it?Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound. Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly. In this episode, Tiyana explains how you can spot greenwashing, and what we can do to promote meaningful sustainability.
Read the full article here: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/%f0%9f%8e%a7-what-is-greenwashing-and-how-can-you-spot-it/
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Get a FREE Skillshare Premium Tr...2021-10-1319 minChangemaker Q&AClimate Change & Disaster Preparedness: changemaker chat with Disastrous Dinners creator, Hayley PayneHayley Payne is a multipassionate changemaker who is currently working as a research assistant, doing her masters, and is the co-chair of the QLD Red Cross's Youth Advisory Committee— amongst many other things. We recently sat down with Hayley, to discuss her journey as a changemaker into the social change space and her multiple passions, "disastrous dinner" the disaster preparedness Red Cross initiative she co-created.
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Tell the wor...2021-10-0522 minChangemaker Q&ACombating Climate Denial & Misinformation: with Skeptical Science founder John CookAs changemakers who are no doubt actively working at the intersection of many pressing global issues, including climate change, being able to effectively communicate the urgency of the climate crisis, and the science behind climate change, as well as rebut any arguments that deny climate change, is no doubt a crucial skill. Tiyana recently chatted to John Cook, who is the founder of Skeptical Science, to ask YOUR questions about climate change communication.
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Get a FREE Skillshare Premium Trial: ht...2021-09-2928 minChangemaker Q&AMicromobility and the Climate Crisis: Public Transport's Last Mile to Net-ZeroWhen it comes to a greener future, the vehicle we choose to get there really matters. Join Loughlin as he dives deep into the topic of micromobility and climate crisis, or read the full article here: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/your-journey-to-net-zero-micromobility-and-the-climate-crisis/
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Are you a changemaker looking to find direction, clarity & f...2021-09-2723 minChangemaker Q&AClimate Justice: Why the Climate Crisis is a Human Rights IssueGreenhouse gases are at the highest levels they have ever been over the last 800,000 years. This rapid rise is a problem because it’s changing our climate at a rate that is too fast for living things to adapt to. This sounds like an environmental catastrophe... what’s it got to do with human rights I hear you ask? Well, like most intersectional global challenges, the issue of climate change is directly linked to several of our human rights.
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Young Changemakers PodcastS03E13 Virtual Youth Summit and more updates from the GCM team with Kathia SalazarKathia is a professional with over five years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Business and a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University, as part of the Schwarzman Scholars Program. She is Development Manager at Global Changemakers. As a former finance professional working in the banking sector, Kathia is under a mission to mobilize capital for social impact. She always seeks to be a bridge between opportunities and talents to empower the next generation of leaders, especially youth and women from vulnerable communities. In this conversation, we discuss her experience as w...2021-07-2739 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS3E12 Abriendo espacios para mujeres en STEM…¡a través de una caja! con María T. Villatoro¿Te has preguntado qué impacto puede tener educar a las mujeres y niñas en ciencia y tecnología? En esta conversación, hablamos con María Villatoro de El Salvador quien cree profundamente en que, al expandir las habilidades en ciencias y matemáticas de las mujeres, podemos transformar radicalmente la sociedad. María creó el Proyecto STEM in a Box (STEM en una caja) desde su organization Conquering Tech y con el apoyo de Global Changemakers, red de la cual hace parte desde el 2018. Ha pasado por varios de nuestros programas como el Programa de Mentoría y el Curso...2021-07-2033 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E10 Arte, cultura y sostenibilidad en colectivo con Laura Zarta¿Qué tiene que ver el arte, la cultura y la sostenibilidad? Aunque parecen ser conceptos aislados, Laura Zarta de Colombia eligió combinar estos intereses en su vida y trayectoria como Global Changemaker, red de la cual hace parte desde el 2008. Laura es curadora de arte, gestora cultural y líder ambiental. Actualmente se desempeña como Directora de la Fundación Global Warning Agency y jefe de Curaduría de la Unidad de Artes y otras colecciones del Banco de la República de Colombia. En esta conversación descubre cómo, para Laura, Global Changemakers es una red de inspira...2021-07-0648 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E04 Corrupción y ReAcc!ón juvenil con David Riveros-GarcíaThis is our first episode in Spanish!
En este primer episodio en español, les presentamos a David Riveros-García. David es Global Changemaker desde 2009 y desde muy pequeño descubrió que la corrupción está presente casi todos los lugares de nuestra sociedad, y en especial, en el sistema educativo. Con poco más que muchas ganas y un gran compromiso por construir sociedades más transparentes, creó ReAcc!ón, una organización que trabaja para luchar contra la corrupción a través de iniciativas innovadoras para promover la interacción cívica y la transparencia en...2021-05-2552 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E02 Female Liberation through Sexual and Reproductive Health with Vinuri Dissanayake & Madalena AlexandreIt’s GIRL POWER time! Menstruation and femininity is often a taboo topic that's avoided in common spaces, but younger generations are shifting this narrative. For this episode, Anastasia speaks to two young women committed to discussing these topics, breaking down stigmas and how to embrace your full womanly self.
Vinuri Dissanayake is a consent and sex education activist based in the United States. She’s also the co-founder of a student-run organization named BlurredLines, which works with local schools and government agencies on comprehensive sex education.
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Young Changemakers PodcastS03E01 We're back! Introducing Season 3 of the Young Changemakers PodcastIt’s time for season 3! We’ve got new faces, a new tune, and good vibes all round. Your co-hosts George, Anastasia and Sara (yes, our newest co-host!) will give you a sneak peak into what Season 3 has to offer, including some stuff planned we’ve never done before. Your ears will also be delighted this season with a fresh new theme song. GCM’s resident music composer Raphy will also be joining us to talk through his creative journey and inspiration behind the composition.
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GCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseA call to action!Congratulations for completing the Menstruation, Sexual, and Reproductive Health course by GCM. We hope that you enjoyed it and learned a lot.
As you will recall, many of the teachers asked you to share this course with your friends as a lesson challenge. When we created this course, one of the main objectives was to make sure to provide as many tools and resources as possible so that all students can become advocates for sexual and reproductive health rights and for science-based education on the subject.
This last section is a call to action to...2021-03-0802 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseMenopauseIn the 20th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Shomy extensively discusses the process of menopause, including its various stages. We will learn the different symptoms by which we can identify whether one is nearing menopause.
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If you have any questions regarding menstruation, sexual and reproductive health, ask them anonymously in this Q&A...2021-03-0807 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseAbortion and Termination of PregnancyIn the 19th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Laura and Shomy talk about abortion and the various reasons why abortion is performed. They explore in detail the different options available to end pregnancy, and the risks that may come with these processes. You can also expect a brief discussion on the varying opinions on abortion around the globe.
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To access the videos of the course, enroll for free here https://www.global-changemakers.net/msrh For more information about Global Changemakers go to https://www.global-changemakers...2021-03-0825 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseGender IdentityIn the 17th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Anna talks about Gender and Sex. She discusses how there are not two genders (male/female, which are considered the Sex someone is born as) but how there is a wide spectrum and that identifying with a certain gender goes along with pronouns that can be used to address someone. She also discusses that by identifying as a certain gender the sexuality is not aligned. Later, we Anna talks about gender-equality and how the understanding of gender equality is often limited to female-male.
To access...2021-03-0809 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseHealthy RelationshipsIn the 16th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Anna and Vinuri talk about healthy relationships. In order to define what a healthy relationship is, they will also analyze what a toxic relationship is and how it affects the people involved.
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If you have any questions regarding menstruation, sexu...2021-03-0817 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseWhat is happening to me during puberty?In the 14th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course María Angélica explains the emotional and psychological changes that we go through during puberty as well as feeling comfortable with your body and identity; how sexuality isn´t just about sex; what is at stake in “early sex”; brain changes during puberty; and why are you sometimes very mature and sometimes more emotional and impulsive. We will identify signs of stress and what to do about it, like incorporating a healthy lifestyle, how you spend your time, healthy risks, emotion managing, role models, fun and relaxat...2021-03-0825 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseHIV and AIDSIn the 13th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Goitseone explains HIV and Aids (the difference, signs and symptoms, ways of transmission, treatment and myths).
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2021-03-0826 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseGynecological Infections & STDsIn the 12th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Madalena explains gynecological infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
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2021-03-0817 minGCM Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health CourseMenstrual ManagementIn the 7th Episode of the Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Course Gabriela explains different menstrual management methods, products and their pros and cons. To access the videos of the course, enroll for free here https://www.global-changemakers.net/msrh For more information about Global Changemakers go to https://www.global-changemakers.net/ or send us an email info@global-changemakers.net
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2021-03-0822 minChangemaker Q&AGoal Setting Strategies & Ideas for ChangemakersIn our first episode for 2021 we're diving deep into GOAL SETTING FOR CHANGEMAKERS!
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No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice fo...2021-01-0527 minChangemaker Q&AShould you stop reading the news?"Should I just stop watching the news? Do you have any advice for how young people can navigate the Australian media landscape when it's plagued with so many problems?" Let's talk about problems with the current news media model, and how we can solve it.
We’re using solutions-media to build a stronger network of changemakers and keep young people properly informed about solutions to global challenges: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/news/changing-times/
News Royal Commission Petition: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/former-pm-calls-for-royal-commission-into-media-monopolies/
Australia's Limiting Press Freedom: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/failing-fourth-estate-how-limiting-press-freedom-threatens-democracy/
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Young Changemakers PodcastS02E13 Sneaker Designs and Social Activism - How Creativity can Inspire Action with Taslima KhanArt can be used to convey a message, evoke an emotion, but have you considered how art could be used to make a change in the community? How about inspiring change with a sneaker design? For the final episode of season 2, Anastasia chats with Taslima Khan, a creative and social activist based in London who designed a sneaker with Nike, called the Change Makeair. She’s also an award winning social entrepreneur and collaborates with non-profits to raise awareness of social issues through fashion pieces.
Have a look at Taslima’s Nike sneaker design here: https://www.nike...2020-10-0644 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E07 Exploring Challenges Around International Adoption with Alexander KuchIn this episode, we’ll be deep diving into the topic of adoption and what this means to Alexander Kuch. Alex is an ambassador and trustee of the non-profit organisation “I’m Adopted” since it's founding in 2015. He was adopted from an orphanage in Cluj-Napoca in 1997 by a German family and relocated to New Zealand with them in 2006. Professionally, he works in the sustainability and social-impact space, with a focus being on youth and community development. His honours include being a finalist for the Young-New Zealander of the Year Award and a Global Changemaker Fellow.
You can get in to...2020-08-2539 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E06 Inspiring Women to join STEM in London with Holly BoothroydOur Sixth guest of the season is Holly Boothroyd, a Software Engineer who is currently working at Microsoft in London. She's very passionate about Technology and Software Development. In this episode William and Holly have a conversation about the activities she has been involved in to support women interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Holly also gives advice on how to manage your time and how to find your passion. Her message is that women can thrive in STEM.
You can get in touch with Holly by connecting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2020-08-1827 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E05 Empowering Young Nigerian Girls Through Education with Ronke OladeleIn this episode, Anastasia chats with Ronke Oladele, the founder of Anchorise CIC. Anchorise CIC is a a social enterprise centred around empowering young girls through education in Nigeria through the sale of sustainable and ethically made backpacks. She also has an MSc in International Development student and is a part time Equality and Diversity ambassador at the university of Birmingham. She is passionate about equality and access to education around the world especially for young girls and other marginalised groups. You can get in touch with her by connecting on LinkedIn or via their website: https://anchorise.com/ 2020-08-1136 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E04 "What war can do, peace can do better", with Jaiksana SoroWarning: In this episode the topics of violence, civil war, hate speech and genocide are discussed. Jaiksana Soro is a South Sudanese refugee, peace builder and founder of the O-Space Innovation Hub in Yei, South Sudan. He was forced to move to the Rhino Camp refugee settlement in Uganda due to armed conflicts in 2016 and in this episode he shares more about his journey as a refugee and peace advocate. He talks about working to create Platform Africa, a community-based organization engaged to reach young refugees through the power of media, education, and technology to foster equitable, informed and r...2020-08-0443 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E02 The Power of Youth in a Post Pandemic World with Sara BoteroOur first guest of season two is Sara Botero. Originally selected as a member of the Global Changemakers community in 2010, Sara is now in charge of Community Engagement for the GCM network. Among other things she is a Lawyer, Cupcaker and psychology student. In addition to her work in the organisation, Sara also does consulting on sustainability, legal and financial advisory, helping family owned companies develop their strategies.
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Young Changemakers PodcastS02E01 Introducing Season 2 of the Young Changemakers Podcast!Let's get ready for Season 2! Your co-hosts George, William and Anastasia (yes, our new co-host!) give you a quick sneak peak on what the 2nd season has in store. Get comfortable and listen into a quick chat to get to know the team, understand the goals of the podcast and hear some of their personal highlights of the upcoming episodes.
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Support our work at www.patreon.com/globalchangemakers2020-07-2124 min
The Educhange PodcastKeeping Learning Going Mini Series - Aaron Tait2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning. In this Educhange podcast mini series, we talk with six experts in keeping learning going. Our guest today is Aaron Tait. Aaron is a dad, a military veteran, an author, an entrepreneur and a co-founder of Y-gap and Education Changemakers. At EC Aaron brings real diversity to the team with his leadership experience and out-of-the-box entrepreneurial thinking. Today, I chat with Aaron about...2020-05-1300 minThe Educhange PodcastKeeping Learning Going Mini Series - Dave Faulkner2020 is the most disruptive year learners have had to endure in decades. Overnight, teachers and students switched to remote education and all of a sudden parents are really key to facilitating learning. In this Educhange podcast mini series, we talk with six experts in keeping learning going. In this episode, our guest is Dave Faulkner, the CEO and co-founder of Education Changemakers. Dave has been the regional director for one of Australia’s largest and sparsely populated regions and leads our remote workforce at EC. Maddie and Dave talk about great remote staff culture and ho...2020-05-0600 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS01E12 "Why not me"? The Power of the Individual and Youth Led Organisations with Dipika BadalIn this conversation George talks with, Dipika Badal. They discuss youth mobilization, HIV awareness, climate activism, post disaster response and the vital importance of youth empowerment. Dipika is 21 years old, from Nepal and is a student in Forestry Science at Kathmandu Forestry College. She currently serves as the President of ‘We’ for Change, a youth-led NGO in Nepal. Her interest in engaging young people on adopting a healthy lifestyle and environment led her to implement 5 projects and 20+ programs, reaching 5000+ youths since 2014. Dipika is a proud recipient of the Peace First (USA) Fellowship where she mobilized 150 young people to raise thei...2020-01-2138 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS01E07 Importance of Youth-Led Organizations in a Society with Nidup DorjiOur guest this week is Nidup Dorji, a 21 year old changemaker from the Kingdom of Bhutan. He is a member of Young-Volunteers in Action and of Young Bhutan Network which is funded by UNICEF. Host William Reyes talks with Nidup about the importance of Youth-Led Organizations in Bhutan and how impactful their work can be. They also discuss how useful a holistic mindset can be when it comes to engaging with his community. Get in touch with our guest, Nidup Dorji at nidup@gmail.com
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Young Changemakers PodcastS01E06 Human Rights and Historical Memory in El Salvador with Valeria PerezIn this episode George chats with Valeria Perez about her work in human rights activism and education for youth in El Salvador. The country experienced a fully fledged civil war between 1980-1992 with 75,000 people killed and over 7,000 who went missing, creating a highly divided and broken society. Hence, Valeria's work in improving human rights education as well as improving the historical memory for youth in El Salvador is vitally important. The conversation also touches on how youth can build confidence to create positive change they wish to see!
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Young Changemakers PodcastS01E03 Climate Change - Building Resilience In A Time Of Uncertainty with Daniel VoskoboynikOur guest this week is author and climate activist Daniel Voskoboynik. Daniel is an educator, campaigner, author and co-founder and co-editor of The World at 1C, a communications initiative designed to humanise the ecological crisis and demystify its causes. In this episode, hosted by George Chapman, they discuss the importance of climate awareness and activism. Daniel talks about his own journey and how he hopes to make others more aware and better understand what we are facing as a result of the ecological and climate crisis. He also shares his unique perspective on how we as individuals can strive...2019-11-1936 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS01E02 The Power of Young Changemakers with Courtney GehleCourtney Gehle is the co-founder of two youth-led organisations, The Better Tomorrow Movement and The Greenline and now serves as the Communications Manager of Global Changemakers. She believes in the power of story-telling and effective communication to further the impact of nonprofits. She talks about her experience being a young changemaker, how Global Changemakers helped her reach her full potential as well as how it has continuously done so for many others through their programmes. She also shared a few tips on life as a digital nomad, as she has been working remotely for the past couple of months.2019-11-0538 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS01E01 Introducing the Young Changemakers Podcast!Your hosts William, George and Sophie present the goal of the Young Changemakers podcast and talk about what listeners can expect to hear and learn in the first season. Youth empowerment, making a difference, the Sustainable Development Goals and Youth Activism are just a few of the topics they discuss in this first episode. You'll also get to know your hosts as they share their backgrounds and why they created this podcast and the impact they hope it will have.
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