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Classroom Dynamics: A Teacher PodcastEarth Day Heroes: Inspiring Young Changemakers Advocating for Our PlanetEarth Day Heroes: Inspiring Young Changemakers Advocating for Our PlanetIn this special Earth Day episode of Classroom Dynamics, we revisit some of the most inspiring conversations with young environmental changemakers who are making a real impact on our planet. Join us as we highlight: 🌱 Elijah Richardson, a passionate youth environmental advocate who empowers young people to take action on climate change. 🦈 Jillian Morris, a marine biologist and founder of Sharks4Kids, who is shifting perceptions about sharks and ocean conservation. ♻️ Ryan Hickman, the founder of R...2025-04-2222 min
Amplify UsSarah Kittoe on Authorship, Diversity and Philanthropy : The Young Changemaker's PodcastWelcome to the Amplify Us Young Changemakers Podcast, dedicated to highlighting the incredible contributions of young people making a positive, lasting impact in their communities and around the world. In each episode, we amplify the voices of young changemakers who are reimagining solutions to global challenges and building a better, more sustainable, and equitable future for all.
In This Episode:
Join lived-experienced host Toni-Ann Gurdon as she speaks with Sarah Kittoe, a 12-year-old author and philanthropist who has already published four books since the age of seven. Sarah’s journey began with a desire to see...2025-02-0413 min
Amplify UsBella Lack on Youth Environmental Activism: The Young Changemaker's PodcastWelcome to the Amplify Us Young Changemakers Podcast, the platform where we showcase the incredible contributions of young people to creating a better, more sustainable, and equitable world. In each episode, we amplify the voices of youth who are reimagining solutions and reshaping our future.
In This Episode:
Join host Ben as he talks with Bella Lack, an environmental activist and author, whose work in youth environmental activism has made waves globally. Bella has been campaigning for environmental change since the age of 12, focusing on urgent issues like biodiversity protection, climate change advocacy, and creating op...2025-01-2115 min
Amplify UsBecome Charity and Louise Fitt on Empowering Care-Experienced Young People: The Young Changemaker's PodcastWelcome to the Amplify Us: Young Changemakers Podcast, a platform dedicated to showcasing the powerful impact young people are making in their communities and beyond. In each episode, we amplify the voices of those challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change.
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In this episode Ben speaks with Jo Petty from Become Charity and care –experienced young person, Louise about the importance of empowering young people, particularly those with care experience. They discuss the challenges faced by young people in the care system, the impact of co-produced campaigns aimed at creating change, and th...2025-01-1018 min
Amplify UsCiara Alleyne on The Power of Youth Politics: The Young Changemaker's Podcast
Welcome to the Amplify Us Young Changemakers Podcast, a platform dedicated to showcasing the incredible impact young people are making in their communities and beyond. Each episode, we amplify the voices of young people challenging the status quo and creating meaningful change.
In This Episode:
In our very first episode, host Ben sits down with Ciara Alleyne, Membership and Inclusion Officer for the Young Greens, the official youth wing of the Green Party of England and Wales. Ciara, a third-year BSc Politics student at the London School of Economics (LSE), shares her insights on...2024-12-0118 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E7 Breaking the Stigma Associated with Mental Health for Youth with Vidhi YadavIn this episode we talked about Mental Health Awareness with Vidhi Yadav and the stigmas around it. 2024-09-2339 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E6 How are Young Activists Championing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Liberia? A conversation with Lela DoloOn this episode we talked with Lela Dolo about The Importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights and the situation of motherhood in Liberia.2024-09-1647 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E5 Let's talk about Youth, Peace and Security with Wevyn MugandaIn this episode we talked with Wevyn Muganda about her perspective and experience working as an advocate on Youth, Peace and Security.2024-09-0951 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E4 - Abordando la Violencia Obstétrica y el Bienestar de Madres Adolescentes en Colombia con Diego TabaresEn este episodio conversamos con Diego Tabares, GCM desde 2017 sobre la importancia de la salud sexual y reproductiva en América Latina, la violencia obstétrica y la salud mental durante la maternidad en Colombia.2024-09-021h 00
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E3 ¿Qué habilidades transforman a los jóvenes en agentes de cambio? – una conversación con Brenda VillegasEn este episodio conversamos con Brenda Villegas sobre su trabajo tejiendo redes de impacto juvenil en América Latina y el Caribe.2024-08-2637 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E2- Episodio en Español - Cambiando la visión sobre las discapacidades, la perspectiva de el emprendedor Diego MariscalEn este episodio en español platicamos con Diego Mariscal sobre su trabajo como emprendedor joven y sobre como está cambiando la narrativa de los emprendedores con discapacidades.2024-08-1936 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS6 E1 - Kicking off a new seasonIn this episode we talk with the GCM team about the role of young people in accomplishing sustainable development and the programs that the organization offers for young people.2024-08-1243 min
Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & DesignEpisode 475 (2024) Dr. Sanele Gamede On Mentoring Young Changemakers To Change Their LivesOn Episode 475 of Impact Boom, Dr. Sanele Gamede discusses how his personal struggles motivated him to pursue mentoring, empowering and equipping young leaders with the tools to discover their purpose and lead a successful life.
If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!
If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 405 with Haran Singham on overcoming trauma and helping others find fulfilment -> https://bit.ly/44fvCr8
The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Sarah Ripper
Guest(s): Dr. Sanele...2024-04-2921 min
Social ChangemakersSocial Changemakers Podcast Episode 6: Young Voices on Violence and ChangeIn this intriguing episode of the Social Changemakers Podcast, host Khalilah Denney passes the microphone to dynamic young leaders Ayana, Corey, Raimon, Isaiah, Quacy, and Carnell, who steer a thought provoking conversation on the epidemic of violence in Black communities. This dialogue serves as a powerful call to action, urging society to listen, understand, and respond proactively.This conversation really navigates the complex landscape of violence, dissecting the roles of social media, quick financial gains, and cultural influences on youths' decisions and lifestyles. This young panel engaged in a nuanced examination of gun ownership...2024-04-0545 min
Forces for NatureFinding the Magic in Our Young Changemakers with T. A. Barron, Ep.72Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!There's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really proves this notion to be true. These individuals are making significant contributions to environmental conservation and community improvement, despite the odds that may be stacked against them. And T. A. shines a light on their heroism and the...2024-02-1835 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E8 ¿Qué es el LATAM Summit 2024?En este episodio tenemos un anuncio muy emocionante sobre el próximo summit de Global Changemakers y profundizamos un poco sobre lo que pueden esperar para el LATAM Summit 2023.2024-02-0239 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E7 Advancing development with Technology in Pakistan with Qaisar RoonjhaFor this episode we go deeper into what the technological gap represents on rural areas and how Qaisar Roonjha is solving this problem through Urdu Ai and WALI (WANG lab of Innovation)2024-01-1931 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
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Young Changemakers PodcastS5E5 Food Security and Sustainability with Shawntel NietoIn the Episode we had the chance to talk with 2017 Alumnus Shawntel Nieto about his food security initiative in the Philippines and her insights on sustainability.2024-01-051h 02
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E4 Por una Menstruación Digna con Anahí RodriguezEn esté capitulo conversamos con Anahí Rodriguez, fundadora de Menstruación Digna México, sobre lo que significa una buena gestión menstrual y las acciones que se están desarrollando en México para alcanzar una menstruación digna para todas las personas menstruantes.2023-12-2956 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E3 Meaningful Inclusion of Refugees with Daniel GamboaOn this episode GCM Alumnus Daniel Gamboa tells us about his journey as a refugee and how to achieve meaningful refugee participation.2023-12-2248 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E2 Anoka on the importance of Mangroves (that are not Mangoes)In this episode we talk with Anoka Primrose Abeyrathne about the importance of mangroves, how she started her journey and the challenges she has faced so far.2023-12-1539 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS5E1 Introducing Season 5 of the Young Changemakers PodcastIn this episode GCM's Co-Founder Gabriela Jaeger introduces Meigan Diaz as the new host for season 5 with te participation of GCM's Programs Manager Eric Ortega. 2023-12-0826 min
Centre for Mental HealthYoung Changemakers: Reimagining mental health for racialised communitiesThea Joshi is joined by Ayanda Sibanda (Changemaker Coordinator at The Diana Award), Aaliyah Mulenga (one of our Young Changemakers) and Kadra Abdinasir (Associate Director for Children and Young People’s Mental Health at the Centre). Listen in as we learn about the Young Changemakers programme, which is equipping young people with the tools to produce social action projects aimed at tackling mental health inequalities in racialised communities. We discuss why this project is so needed, the social action that’s been happening so far, and the impact that being part of this programme is having on the young people invo...2022-10-2531 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&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 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&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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Get a...2021-09-2118 minChangemaker Q&ACBS Gameshow “The Activist” is a missed opportunity for mainstream social changeCBS recently announced their new gameshow The Activist. The show will be hosted by three celebrities: Usher, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Julianne Hough and will premiere on October 22... and the basic premise of the show is that it “pairs advocates from the worlds of health, education, and the environment with famous figures in a series of competitions that’ll take the winners—and their ideas of seismic world change—to the G20 Summit in Italy.” Based on what we do know about the show, I want to talk about some key criticisms that stand out to me, and why this show...2021-09-1421 minChangemaker Q&AHow to ask your MP to act for Afghanistan (or any political issue)Letter writing is a powerful tool in activism. The best thing about letter writing is that it's a very personal, non-confrontational form of activism, making it great for anyone who is keen to get involved in activism but not really sure how. It doesn’t take much organising to gather a group of friends, get some pens, paper, envelopes, and stamps, and write letters to people who have the power to make big decisions. If you want to ask your MP to take action in response to the current situation in Afghanistan (or any political issue) this episode will te...2021-08-3121 minChangemaker Q&AShifting Public Opinion: responding to the IPCC reportThe sixth assessment report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) does not make for particularly uplifting reading— You have probably seen headlines about "code red", "unequivocal human influence" and 1.5C of warming by 2030. So, how can we shift public opinion to care about the issue of climate change and provoke action? In this episode we're diving deep into shifting public opinion.
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Tell the world how much you...2021-08-2522 minChangemaker Q&A20 months into the pandemic, is Victoria finally on track to get quarantine right?Learn our social change framework with the social change handbook for young changemakers: http://thechangemakerinyou.com/
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If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://h...2021-08-2318 minChangemaker Q&AWhat are the biggest barriers to social change?"What are the biggest hurdles to social change?"
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Raising Eco MinimalistsRaising Young Changemakers with Stacy C Bauer - Ep. 15The future of our planet can sometimes feel very bleak - especially for those of us who have kids. Oftentimes we find ourselves asking what their future will look like, how much weight will they have to carry, and what will become of our society. My guest today is Stacy C. Bauer - mom, teacher, and author. Stacy had the idea in 2020 to write a book about inspiring kids making change today. She set out to find 20 kids for one book and ended up with 84 kids and seven books. I talk with Stacy about...2021-08-1240 minChangemaker Q&AHow the Olympic Games can Catalyse Social ChangeFor the last couple of weeks, our social media news feed and mainstream news outlets have been dominated by stories and reports from the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. In this episode Tiyana does a deep dive into how the Olympic Movement promotes peace and development globally, some of the top news stories from this year's Olympics games, and how sportspeople and celebrities can catalyse important discussions that can drive social change.
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Changemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM Podcast Episode 8 with Not Quite Ready ProductionsIn this episode Young Changemaker Marius, chats with Not Quite Ready Productions about their experience at RE-EMERGE.
We hear how the event helped to boost Not Ready Ready and gave them a platform to explore their new play 'A Good Time Was Had By All' 2021-08-0548 minChangemaker Q&AThe Role of Cryptocurrency in Social ChangeCryptocurrencies have come a long way from their relatively obscure origins, and while the mainstream once disdained these decentralised digital currencies as tools for criminals, the industry has made significant progress in establishing itself as a legitimate and (potentially) world-changing space.
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Are you a changemaker looking to find direction, c...2021-08-0318 min
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 PodcastS03E11 How Water Impacts our Lives & What we Can do About it with Garvita GulhatiWe consume water every single day, but how much do we think about the quantity of that? For this episode, Anastasia speaks with Garvita, a woman hailing from India who founded “Why Waste?” an initiative that aims to change people's mindsets towards water. Today they are India’s largest youth-led organization working towards the effective conservation of water. In our conversation, we talk about their #GlassHalfFullMovement, being a leader and remaining resilient.
Get in touch with our guest via @whywasteorg on Instagram and head to their website https://whywaste.io/
Find out more about Global Changem...2021-07-1441 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 PodcastS03E09 Eco-activism through films and travel with Simon StraetkerSimon Straetker is a filmmaker, tireless explorer and eco-activist known for creating inspiring short films at the furthest corners of earth. He is widely recognized for shooting elusive subjects—extreme adventurers, wildlife, boundless landscapes—and for asking pressing questions. Namely, how can we compel people to fall in love with nature again?
For the past five years, Simon has been searching for the answer. In 2012, he co-founded the Pangaea Project e.V., an international youth network dedicated to ecological change, which organises conservation projects for curious youth in Brazil, Serbia and South Africa. In 2013, Simon’s visually stunni...2021-06-2944 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E08 Exploring Art & Creativity in Afghanistan with Omar GhaniCreativity can be considered as a form of self expression. What if that self expression could empower entire communities? For this episode, we’ll talk to Omar Ghani, an activist and project manager at ArtLords, an NGO established in 2014 working for social transformation and behavioral change through art and culture in Kabul, Afghanistan. We’ll hear more about the impact that creativity and art can have on society and some memorable moments.
Get in touch with our guest via the ArtLords website: https://www.artlords.co/
Find out more about Global Changemakers at http://bit.ly/YC...2021-06-2236 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E07 La ciencia como motor del impacto social con Guillermo Herrera-ArcosEn la era de la desinformación y el descrédito a la ciencia, Guillermo Herrera-Arcos de México nos explica cómo los avances científicos tienen un impacto positivo en la vida de muchísimas personas. Guillermo es un Global Changemaker desde el 2019 y es un innovador y emprendedor nato. Con unos amigos, creó Prothesia, una compañía dedicada al diseño de software y manufactura 3D enfocada al área de la salud que pretende mejorar la vida y experiencia del paciente. Aunque suene complicado, Guillermo nos explica de manera simple lo que hacen y cómo ha sido su tr...2021-06-1553 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E06 Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems with Felister OrangiFelister Orangi is an advocate for agroecology and sustainable food systems, with a 5-year experience in sustainable agriculture. She is the Assistant Farm Manager at Ololo Farm, where she oversees the implementation and reporting on sustainability activities and coordinates education programmes on agroecology, permaculture design, nutrition and sustainable food systems. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Human Development and Food Security at the University of Roma Tre.
Get in touch with our guest Felister Orangi via email: felistero@gmail.com
Find out more about Global Changemakers at http://bit.ly/YCM_GCM or...2021-06-0840 minYoung Changemakers PodcastS03E05 Young People at the Helm of Social Entrepreneurship with Aashish BeergiSocial entrepreneurship is trending these days, but what actually does it entail? Aashish Beergi is the co-founder and CEO of MASH Project Foundation, an award-winning social enterprise that is building an eco-system for young social entrepreneurs in India - it was even recognised by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation! Aashish is currently a Scholar at the National University of Singapore where he is pursuing his Masters in Public Policy. For this episode, Anastasia sits down (... in person!) with Aashish to discuss all things social entrepreneurship, leadership, developing programs & mental health.
Get in touch with our guest via...2021-06-0155 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 PodcastS03E03 Improving lives through the power of social enterprise with Darcy Small from Kua!Darcy loves learning and seeing big ideas in action. His childhood, spent exploring the natural surrounds of his rural home town, inspired him to pursue a career focused on climate action. Darcy has a keen interest in social entrepreneurship. Building on fieldwork experience in Uganda, Darcy co-founded Bugisu Project. Winning Australia's Global Student Entrepreneur Award and Big Idea competition for the use of Ugandan coffee as a vehicle to engage Australian businesses with the circular economy, he hopes to spark a shift towards a future that's better for people and the planet.
Get in touch with our gues...2021-05-1830 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.
Madalena Alexandre is 6th year medical student at the...2021-05-1155 minChangemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM podcast episode 7 with Blown Fuse TheatreIn this episode, Changemaker Rob Barnes hosts Artistic Directors of Blown Fuse Theatre, Michelle Barrington and Eleanor Frances. They discuss their work so far and where they find inspiration for creating new theatre, as well as share advice for creatives starting out in the industry and opportunities for artists in Essex.2021-05-1053 min
Changemaker Q&AHow young people can (and are!) leading change in the development sector, with Thenu & Bec from OaktreeTiyana had the privilege of chatting to Thenu the CEO of Oaktree, and Bec, who is head of community engagement at Oaktree. These two incredible women talk about their journeys as young changemakers and what lead them to Oaktree, what it's like leading significant social change in the development sector as young people, Oaktree's work and how you can get involved in their Live Below the Line challenge.
Live Below The Line: https://www.livebelowtheline.com.au/event/live-below-the-line-2021/
Oaktree: https://www.oaktree.org/
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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.
You can get in contact with Raphy via his website www.raphyj.com or f...2021-05-0434 minChangemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM Podcast episode 6 with Michelle PayneChangemaker Ollie hosts special guest Michelle Payne, an award winning director and playwright from Essex, to chat about young creatives taking first steps into an arts career, creating work for and in our local communities, and how decision makers can help us make meaningful change in theatre.2021-04-1251 minChangemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM podcast episode 5Find out what exciting opportunities we have in store for you on the YCM podcast and Changemakers network!2021-03-2904 minChangemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM Podcast Episode 4This week Ollie takes over as host, putting George Morgan (film-maker, theatre-maker, teacher & QTH board member) in the hot seat to talk about breaking barriers in filmmaking with his company ShootSmartphone and how young people can play a part in Arts Leadership.2021-03-2239 minChangemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM podcast episode 3George chats with changemakers Ashleeka and Rob about networking, voluntary work and practical tips on balancing your passions with your day job.2021-03-1543 minChangemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM podcast episode 2George speaks to Rennae about her faith, her podcast (ourstoriestheytell) and the need to critically analyse films made by black women in the film industry.2021-03-0838 min
Changemaker Chats - The YCM PodcastYCM podcast episode 1George chats with Ollie Harrington on the brand new YCM podcast about FIT theatre company, ACE and the importance of classical texts in the contemporary world. 2021-03-0146 min
Earth to HumansHow A 12-Year-Old Banned Plastic in Bali‘’We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already.’’- J K Rowling. This holds true for the 19 year old changemaker-Melati Wijsen. I’m Aishwarya Sridhar-a wildlife filmmaker and presenter from India. I first read about her through an Instagram takeover she had done for National Geographic Asia. It left me super inspired. As a population, parents usually tell their children that when they grow up they can make a difference. But why should we wait till we become an adult? The yo...2020-12-0235 min
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 PodcastS02E12 Breaking Stereotypes on Immigration in the US with Mellie NapolitanoCan you imagine having to escape a place that has always been home, forced out because of danger or lack of opportunity? Can you imagine traveling thousands of miles by foot or car to reach the American Dream of safety, democracy and opportunity, not knowing whether you will get there alive? Can you imagine after risking it all for a better life, having no intention of harming anybody, that you are met with hostility, racism and xenophobia because of stereotypes perpetuated in the media? In this episode with guest, Mellie Napolitano, we break down major stereotypes and discuss the...2020-09-2927 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E11 Creating Impact Through Water Solutions with Kevin SofenDo you just expect clean and safe drinking water to come out of the tap? Can you imagine if one day it didn't?. One in nine people lack access to safe water across the world. This became more than just a statistic to this week's guest, Kevin Sofen, after a trip to China and Ghana in 2011. The impact of consuming dirty water cripples a community’s ability to develop out of poverty, cascading into numerous health and economic problems.
Kevin is the founder of a social enterprise called Wristsponsible, a global movement actively implementing water solutions while em...2020-09-2231 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E10 Technology as a Force for Good with Mateo SalvattoTechnology is a part of our every day lives, a part that most of us could not imagine living without, used solve problems, add convenience and close gaps. What if you were not able to use technology? What if a disability limited you using technology to it's full potential? In this episode, Anastasia speaks with Mateo Salvatto, a 21-year-old tech entrepreneur from Buenos Aires, Argentina. When he was 17 he won the “International Robotics Champion” title, and a year later created his first company - Asteroid Technologies. Their first product, Háblalo is an app that assists more than 100.000 people with...2020-09-1554 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E09 How Learning Resilience Can Change Your Life with Marta AparicioWhen she was 11, Marta left Guatemala for the United States to join her parents who fled to escape the civil war in Guatemala when she was a baby, unable to speak a word of English. Today, she has just obtained a Master of International Affairs from Colombia University and is getting ready to start her new job as a U.S. Diplomat. Marta shares her story, advice and experience regarding volunteering and life as a refugee. She has also volunteered in many organizations, including one of her favorite experiences of coaching two young migrants coming from Central America, she...2020-09-0824 min
Young Changemakers PodcastS02E08 "One by One" - Impacting a Nation with Rachel KolisiThis week George chats with Rachel Kolisi about her work with The Kolisi Foundation in South Africa. Rachel was born and raised in South Africa as the 2nd eldest of 5 siblings.
In March 2020 Rachel, along with her Husband, Siya Kolisi, founded the Kolisi Foundation which encompasses their heart in one project. The Kolisi duo has a vision to change the narrative of inequality for people in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in South Africa by providing assistance and opportunities through partnerships.
Find out more at https://kolisifoundation.org/2020-09-0126 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 PodcastS02E03 Supporting Grass Root Efforts in Australia with Oussama Abou-ZeidOussama Aboud-Zeid lives in Melbourne, Australia and is passionate about grass-root efforts to impact communities with a personal goal to empower individuals to live up to their potential and fulfil their dreams. He is also deeply interested in how the laws in his state can benefit the people who need it most, serving as a Premier of the Youth Parliament for his state in 2014. In this episode they talk about Service Leadership and how service brings joy and positivity to your life. He also shares more about identity and self acceptance.
Get in touch with our guest: Ouss...2020-07-2833 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.
Get in touch with our guest: sara@global-changemakers.net
Links: Website: http://bit.ly/YCM_GCM
Social media: @WeareGCM
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