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The Y Chats PodcastY Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 6: Nader Noueiri, Impact LebanonA young group of the Lebanese diaspora came to Lebanon’s aid when its leaders failed to show. In this special, @impact.lebanon explains how they came together in London, created a not for profit organization that aims to work and contribute to a stronger nation from abroad, how they set up the first crowdfunding page after the August 4th explosion, how they plan to send $8 million to the country safely and what’s next for this initiative. Please listen to us talking to Co-Founder @nader.bey Nader Noueiri and share - and don’t hesitate to get in touch...2020-08-3156 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 5: Clara Chammas, Beirut Explosion SurvivorConstantly smiling, this survivor of the Beirut blast is an inspiration in every way. Clara lived to share her story with you and she talks about getting through the trauma and the hope for Lebanon in the most uplifting way. On behalf of everyone, thank you @claralicious 🤍 your energy is infectious 💜 A speedy recovery #ychats #beirut #prayforlebanon #talkaboutlebanon
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-08-2823 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 4: Gino Raidy, Blogger and ActivistIn this lockdown feature, Blogger and activist @ginoraidy reveals details about what’s going on behind the scenes with Lebanon’s leadership regarding the August 4th explosion, the banking system and of course delves into the present situation of the revolution. Is there still a revolution? Calling Lebanon home, he says he believes the youth can and should they wish to take action, all they need to do is get involved #ychats #beirut #lebanon #talkaboutlebanon #revolution #ginoraidy
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-08-2556 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 3: Dr. Saleh Machnouk, Research Lecturer in PoliticsIn this part of our #YChats Research Fellow at Cambridge University Dr. @saleh_machnouk talks about the Militia-Mafia nexus governing Lebanon for decades leading to its ultimate corruption, the possibility of Saad Hariri at the helm of a new government, the lack of a functional system in the country and of course answers the question about his father being former Interior Minister #beirut #lebanon #salehmachnouk #talkaboutlebanon
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-08-241h 09The Y Chats PodcastY Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 2: Luna Safwan, Contributor for CNN, Washington Post, and Sky NewsIn the aftermath of the August 4th explosion, Journalist @luna.k.safwan, a contributor for @cnn @washingtonpost and @skynews reveals some interesting details about who and why it is very plausible that the explosion was an attack, how a militant and political group in Lebanon is causing controversy after controversy and how Beirut remains, much to its citizens chagrin, a battlefield for regional and international players #ychats #beirutunited
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-08-1735 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats: BEIRUT UNITED, Episode 1: Maya Terro, Food BlessedWhich NGO do we vouch for? We can’t say enough about Founder @mayaterro who works tirelessly (I’ve never seen this woman rest) In the aftermath of the August 4th explosion, we are letting our viewers know where they can donate and contribute -
@foodblessed was created in 2012 and uses surplus from buffet events and conferences to feed the hungry. Since the pandemic hit, they’ve been collecting funds to create food boxes as the demands went up. Please visit @foodblessed for any inquiries.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/messag2020-08-1714 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats Midsummer Series - Episode 4: Hadley Gamble, CNBC News Anchor and International CorrespondentFor better audio (as it was breaking up indoors) @hadleygamble had the kindness to step outside in Bodrum, Turkey where she is currently and talk to us under the moonlight - still shining.
We spoke about the Lebanese crisis, what she’s witnessed on the ground speaking to public officials and economists covering Lebanon for years, the importance of women supporting one another, the youth creating their opportunities and the dream of an undying Lebanon. Allow me to thank you for making this country so personal to you.
Listen to the episode in fu...2020-08-0344 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats Midsummer Series - Episode 3: Nasri Atallah, Writer, Producer, and Co-Founder of Last Floor ProductionsWriter, Producer and Co-Founder of @lastfloorproductions Nasri Atallah tells the incredible story of how during lock-down, his partners and him were able to write, cast and produce a full feature series and sell it to one of the best streaming services in the region. Their goal: to put Arab genre stories on the map. Nasri also talks about the illusion of hope and why the youth is key in the entertainment industry #ychats #lebanon #nasriatallah #lastfloorproductions
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-07-3140 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats Midsummer Series - Episode 1: Manal Hakim and Geek ExpressManal Hakim has made her career in Lebanon - that’s right she never left and today she heads the leading tech platform for ages 5-17 where students can hone their STEAM skills and prep for the future labor market. I. This exclusive, we talk the kids of today, education during covid-19 and of course what ties it all together, the promise of a better Lebanon.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-07-3031 minThe Y Chats PodcastY Chats Midsummer Series - Episode 2: Dan Azzi, Former CEO of Standard CharteredDan Azzi is the Former Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow and Former CEO of Standard Chartered. In this special, he talks about the current economic crisis, the expats and brain drain and of course hope for our youth and Lebanon! Yes, even Dan Azzi has some positive things to say - all in our #YChats Lebanon.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ychatspodcast/message2020-07-3046 min