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TLDCast PodcastThe Uncanny Understanding to DEI with Sudeep MohandasFrom IDEAL22: The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility for Learning Conference
*Note: There were videos broadcast during this session and one of them is in the Italian language.
In our rapidly changing world, the topic of DEI has shifted over the past decade. While DEI is continuously evolving, it is important to recognize that there is no singular view, and the intentions of DEI can change from country to country. Join Dr. Sudeep Mohandas from The Centre for Global Inclusion as he explores the strange phenomena of the rapidly changing worldview and how, at its core, DEI...
2022-12-0746 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldSasibai explains in depth her trials and tribulations of setting up Earth Heir, a successful social enterprise in Malaysia.Sasibai Kimis speaks to Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director or I First International about Earth Heir.
Earth Heir works with over 100 artisans from women’s cooperatives, indigenous tribes and refugee groups, across six states of Malaysia.
By combining traditional artisanal skills with modern, contemporary design, Earth Heir is a true celebration of Malaysia’s varied heritage art forms and unique cultural narratives.
Earth Heir is fair trade certified with the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).
2020-01-1327 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldAresandiran shares why focussing on the Operations is so crucial to the success of a Nonprofit.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, MD of I First International speaks to the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) is a nonprofit. Aresandiran, CEO, shares how he and his team over 10 years have built the organisation from where it was. The key to its success focussing on the operations.
2019-12-2313 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldListen to what Stuart has to say about the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) an NGO linked to AFC and FIFA.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to the Secretary General of FAM, Stuart Ramalingam about the issues he faces and looks forward to in working for an NGO that is established and focussed on an area that has global presence - football!.
2019-12-1200 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldMonitoring & Evaluation to the Nonprofits. Khalid shares its relevance to Impact Assessment.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International speaks to Khalid al Walid, Managing Director, Philandure about Monitoring and Evaluation. This is an important tool that can help NPO's be better at ensuring they can make the difference on the ground.
2019-12-1112 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldInterview with Experts from the Nonprofit World (Trailer)
2019-11-2400 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldMySkills Foundation Founder Mr. Pasupathi shares his joys, pains and achievements over 20 years by helping the Indian Youths in MalaysiaListen to Dr Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International, a Consultancy striving to professionalise the NGO/CSO/NPO sector in the world. Listen to his conversation with Mr Pasupathi as the story unfolds and invariably Mr. Pasupathi narrative becomes a learning for those who have similar aspirations to do wonders for their community.
2019-11-2217 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldPeter explains the tools required to make decisions that will help the urban poor in Nairobi, KenyaDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder of I First International talks to Peter Muthaura, from the Human Needs Project in Nairobi, Kenya.
2019-10-0110 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldSpina Bifida, a medical condition affecting the spinal chord. Ir.Dr. Kriban explains how it started.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First a International talks to Ir. Dr. Kriban who is the Secretary of Spina Bifida Association of Malaysia on how it started in 2007 and where it is now today.
2019-09-1217 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldArshwin offers through his NGO a chance for talent to find jobs and for recruiters to identify suitable talentDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, I First International, speaks to Arshwin Nair, the President of Recruiters Association Malaysia (RAM) about his reason for setting up his NGO, the ingredients required for a good resume and why it is important to fill the void of finding the right talent for the job within the Malaysian Society.
2019-08-2715 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldGeorge explains about his experience & knowledge about the Inuit Community (Eskimos) in Canada and his observations on Talent Employability in MalaysiaGeorge Bohlender is the Managing Director of Dragonfire Corporate Solutions. He is also a Writer, Entrepreneur, and an Advocate for Islamic/Responsible Finance & Entrepreneurship. He shares his views with Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder, Managing Director of I First International on the issues associated with the Inuit community, the employability issues in Malaysia and the general education system that covers career counselling.
2019-08-2017 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldThe constant challenge and struggle for orphanages in Malaysia. An inside view from Inthira.Inthira, Executive Council Member of Agathians Shelter speaks to Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International about the issues and challenges associated with managing an Orphanage in Malaysia.
2019-08-0914 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldUlrika Brunner explains why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) needs a rethink and a review to benefit People and Planet.Ulrika Brunner, Country Director for Inspire Global Malaysia speaks to Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International about the issues associated with Corporate Social Responsibility and its link back to the Nonprofit Sector.
2019-07-1613 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldWhat happens when we leave a Nonprofit Organisation and become an Entrepreneur?Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director speaks to Mr. Brien Lee who is the Managing Director of Splendens Vita and how he has managed to move from a person who was focussed on the mission in a nonprofit to someone who is now focussed on the mission of his own training company.
2019-06-2412 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldProf. Suresh shares the Power of Voluntarism and the Internal Well Being to doing Charitable WorkDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director - I First International speaks to Prof. Suresh Kumar Govind from the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya. He was the former President of the Sathya Sai International Organisation, Malaysia a Nonprofit Organisation. Today he is doing coordinating work for all the 120 Sathya Sai Nonprofits across the globe.
2019-06-2214 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldRina Sarif details out the Paid Talent versus the Volunteer dichotomy and how it is playing in the corporate and nonprofit worldDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Rina Sarif, Talent Specialist, Advocate, Founder and Thought Leader about the issues that surround being a paid talent against being a volunteer.
2019-05-171h 10
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldKamal puts across his experiences and observation when it comes to Board Governance at the Nonprofit level.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International speaks to Dr. Kamal Kenny a Board Member of the Malaysian Council of Children Welfare about the issues and potential for change at a Board Governance level for every nonprofit.
2019-05-0712 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldWhat the world needs to understand about Philantrophy in today's context. Farah explains why we should be thinking about it differently.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International discussed with Farah Deba a lawyer and Chair for STEP Malaysia shares her own insights and views based on her own professional experience dealing with philanthrophists and working in the landscape.
2019-04-3010 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldIsmail Baba explains about the challenges and issues associated with the youth today in looking at Social Work as a career in MalaysiaDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International speaks to Prof. Dr. Ismail Baba from the Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW).
2019-04-2312 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldCatherine and Glenn share why Oaktree Resources is making waves in Penang by setting itself to cater to special needs children with different learning needs.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas speaks to the husband and wife team - Catherine and Glenn about how their daughter who has down syndrome became the pillar and reason for them to set up Oaktree Resources Centre in Penang, Malaysia. Their organisation is now going through a process of scaling up and also in the process of consideration of establishing themselves in order to ensure they can provide more services to these special needs children.
2019-04-1614 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldAbir shares her moments that triggered her and her Co-Founder to establishing Lean In Malaysia and becoming an iconic establishment to the Women MovementDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International speaks to Abir Abdul Rahim the Co-Founder of Lean In Malaysia, the Malaysian Chapter. Lean In was established as result of a book club among like minded women who were sharing their understanding and appreciation to Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In. The discussions at their book club meeting highlighted the issues, challenges and celebration of what it is to be a women in the workforce today.
2019-04-1617 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldAliyah explains the power of Diversifying its Mission in order to remain relevantDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and Managing Director of I First International speaks to Aliyah about Work Diversification at her Nonprofit MAA Medicare Charitable Foundation.
2019-04-1309 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldMuhammad shares his views on the issue of why his organisation is doing all it can to propagate Kindness in SocietyDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Muhammad Kamarulazizi, Founder of Kindness Malaysia and why he is so passionate about his cause.
2019-04-0210 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldAndal shares how she moved gradually from Nurturing and Developing her children to Educating and Empowering Women and their familiesDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Andal Krishna a long time advocate for empowering women and girls in the communities. She has spent a large chunk of her life promoting and developing families to be more than they are.
2019-04-0212 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldPadma shares the financial challenges of managing the Multiple Sclerosis Society in MalaysiaDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Madam Padma about the Multiple Society she had founded and its challenges associated with financials to the patient and the organisation.
2019-03-2507 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldDr. Steven shares his experience and insights working on the issues that concern the Youth in US and Malaysia.Dr. Steve Krauss a Lecturer with the University of Putra Malaysia explains to Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, the Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International (www.ifirstinternational.com) about how he got involved with Youth Studies in the US and how his knowledge and learning has helped him understand the plight of Youths in Malaysia and the challenges of the nonprofit sector.
2019-03-1812 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldDina explains how her NGO is managing perception challenges and how it impacts funding and management.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director, I First International speaks to Dina Zaman, CEO and Co-Founder of IMAN, based in Malaysia a research based organisation.
2019-03-1613 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldFlorian explains why it is important to understand what it means to really know the power of the Brand and the Perceptions that go with it to the Nonprofit OrganisationDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Florian, General Manager of MSF (Doctors without Borders) about his insights and experiences when dealing with the Brand and Perception for both a large nonprofit and a small nonprofit organisation.
2019-03-091h 30
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldEyad explains the Ethos and Variances of the Corporate and Nonprofit MissionDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Eyad Hasbullah about how people today view the Corporate sector and Nonprofit sector when it comes to focussing on their mission.
2019-03-0312 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldBack into the Future with Facilitation as a key mission for management successDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director or I First International speaks to Patricia Nunis one of the early founders of the Malaysian Chapter of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).
2019-02-2816 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldRitzzawati shares its Critical Success as to how as a Charitable Nonprofit they have remained relevant in the healthcare sectorDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Ritzzawati about how her organisation IJN Foundation (National Heart Centre Foundation) is able to remain relevant and stay focussed to help the poor people from Malaysia who cannot afford heart treatment.
2019-02-2507 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldKiu Jia Yaw deciphers the meaning of "Purpose" and all the fuss about it.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Jia Yaw whose interest is on the For Purpose Movement. Listen to Jia Yaw as he shares his insight on this subject matter.
2019-02-1911 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldShaq raises certain issues he sees when the Nonprofits work with the Indigenous Community in MalaysiaDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International discusses with Shaq Koyok, a famous contemporary artist, Orang Asli (Indigenous Personality) from Selangor, Malaysia.
2019-02-1917 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldIrfan explains how he grew to become a regional player for WWFDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Irfan about what it takes to do regional work at a regional level for a nonprofit organisation.
2019-02-1712 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldJustin shares his views on why relevance has to go hand in hand with good brandingDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Justin from Befrienders, Kuala Lumpur about why his nonprofit is still needed to tackle the issues associated with emotional needs.
2019-02-1307 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldJulian talks about Trust and Credibility which is so key to a Nonprofit BrandDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder and Managing Director or I First International speaks to Julian Hyde from Reef Check based in Malaysia about the issue of branding and what it means to their organisation.
2019-02-1011 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldRaviraj explains how he decided to take the plunge into setting up Project TRYDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Raviraj about his nonprofit organisation Transforming Rural Youth (Project TRY) and what he has done to make it a success today.
2019-02-0310 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldEmma explains the power of Sales to the Nonprofit Sector.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director speaks to Emma Boyd in Singapore about Sales and Marketing in the context of the Nonprofit Sector. She also debunks the perception that sales is not an important component to the nonprofit sector.
2019-01-3117 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldKhatijah explains how she has lived through the changes with Cheshire HomesDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Khatijah Suleiman the Founder of Cheshire Homes in Malaysia. She explains how it started in 1963 helping the people with disabilities who had no homes.
2019-01-3109 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldAnanti explains why relevance is all about knowing why we existDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Ananti CEO of from Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) about why her organisation is focussed on relevance and how it aligns its management to it.
2019-01-3005 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldAdrian questions whether shaping the mind-sets of the community does actually make impactDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Adrian from North-South Initiative (NSI) about why it is important to rethink how one shapes the mind-sets or redefines the behavioural shifts of the community on the ground.
2019-01-2913 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldTeach for Malaysia shares its views on relevance and why it is so important today.Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Dzameer about the issue of relevance and how Teach for Malaysia (TFM) has relevance as an attribute to its management behaviour.
2019-01-2805 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldListen to YOKUK as they explain what it takes to recruit volunteers and internsDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Suliana Shamsuddin about how they manage to recruit volunteers and interns for Yayasan Orang Kurang Upaya Kelantan (YOKUK, Malaysia - Kelantan Foundation for the Disabled).
2019-01-2813 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldSPCA Selangor shares how it thinks for Today and plans for the FutureDr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Christine Chin from the Society of the Protection and Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) about the past, present and future of an established institition.
2019-01-2816 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldPrajana from CARE Nepal explains the HR Philosophy of an International NGODr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director from I First International speaks to Prajana about her career, her HR philosophy at CARE- Nepal and the general issues associated with HR at the organisation.
2019-01-2810 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldWhat does it take for the Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) org. to battle constant challenges?Dr. Sudeep Mohandas Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Datuk Darrel Weber from RSPO about the mindset within the organisation in order to manage the constant battles they face on the ground.
2019-01-2811 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldThe Federation of Reproductive Health Associations Malaysia (FRHAM) - What Visibility Means to themDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/Managing Director of I First International speaks to Dr. Philip Kho on why "visibility" is so important to their work.
2019-01-2809 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldEdmond Yap views that thinking differently is such a critical attribute to the sectorDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/MD I First International learns from Edmond why being innovative and creative is all about thinking differrently.
2019-01-2409 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldDiane O' Reggio shares "Why Leaders today are going back to School?"Dr Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder/MD I First International speaks to Diane as they both take a deep dive into the rationale as to why Leaders today in the nonprofits are now looking to expand their knowledge and skills by going back to School.
2019-01-2419 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldDeepa Nambiar shares her insights to Capacity BuildingDr. Sudeep Mohandas, Co-Founder and MD of I First International asked Deepa about her own views and insights to Capacity Building. Asylum Access is based Malaysia and they ensure their efforts are aligned to the Mission of the organisation.
2019-01-2411 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldVik explains how Volunteerism can push the frontiers in VolunteerismDr. Sudeep Mohandas from I First International gets an understanding from Vik on how volunteerism in sports has increased over the years in Malaysia and what are the significant elements that have made it a success.
2019-01-1813 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldDr. John Payne discusses the challenges to the Environmental Nonprofits todayDr. Sudeep Mohandas gets insight into the issues that are challenging the environmental nonprofit organisations especially in this day and age when there are so many differing opinions to climate change and how the planet should be sustained.
2019-01-1810 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldDr. Arun Venkataraman: How Important is Research to the Nonprofit Sector?Dr. Sudeep from I First International spends sometime with Dr. Arun understanding the power and usefulness of Research to the nonprofit sector.
2019-01-1812 min
Interview with Experts from the Nonprofit WorldInterview with Camilo Cupitre: The Power of Perception in Decision MakingThe issue of Perception can play a significant role in the nonprofit arena such it could influence decision making at the Board and Management level. Camilo talks about his understanding of this subject and how his experience in South East Asia has led him to understand the importance of perception to decision making.
2019-01-1712 min