Building an offline professional networking platform from the ground up - A ‘Women Work Wonders’ perspective. Margaret Afolake and Melton fellow Ranjini Rao HS share their inspiration behind building Women Work Wonders, an inclusive, grassroots level offline professional networking platform, and their experience so far in implementing a pilot version in the Agbado community, Nigeria. It walks through the impact of the pandemic on the female labor force, the importance of a bottom-up approach, major challenges and highlights of working at the community level. The podcast ends with a call to action urging the audience within the Melton Foundation network to volunteer as a mentor and empower the beneficiaries of the program in their journey going forward through the Global mentoring program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

From conversations about propaganda, news, and social impact through Storytelling - this engaging #RoundTable on #Impact Storytelling saw perspectives from diverse storytellers under one roof! Meet Melton Fellows Camila Huecho, Ashitha Nayak, Aamina Green, and Claudia Patino as they share their views on what makes storytelling a unique tool for progress.   We were live on #WorldUnityWeek 2021 with #MeltonFellows leading the way in '#Storytelling For #Change -- Catch the full conversation above!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

This podcast anchored by Ashesi University Melton Fellows Daphne Chebesi and Claris Nadini, takes one through a journey of history. It begins with revealing the history of Cameroon and how it is affecting the country now, goes ahead to explore the decisions made that has put the country in the position that it is now, reveals how all these have affected the education system in some parts of the country and finalizes with details on what Daphne is doing with Inspire for Peace to try and send a peace message with the hope that it will reach to whoever it needs to and bring back the Cameroon she is personally dreaming of.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Foundation's Executive Director Steffen Bethmann is joined by Daniel Perell, United Nations Representative at Baha'i International Community. Catch the guests discussing the many facets of Global Citizenship and its role in bringing the world together in modern times. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

HBCUs have historical significance in America, and they continue to produce successful Black intellectuals. Listen to the history of HBCUs and how one HBCU, Dillard University, is creating a space for students of color to thrive.  In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Fellow Kennedy is joined by Dr. Roland N. Bullard, Jr.'s Dillard University's (New Orleans, LA) Vice President for Student Success. Catch the guests discussing the relevance of HBCUs in modern times.  Featured in the podcast:  Dr. Roland N. Bullard, Jr. is a higher education and student advocate who serves at Dillard University (New Orleans, LA) as Vice President for Student Success. In this role, Bullard has oversight for campus police, career and professional development, conduct, counseling, disability services, Greek life, health services, religious life, student engagement and leadership, TRIO programs, and university housing. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Orleans in the M.Ed.- Higher Education program and teaches undergraduate FYS (First-Year Seminar) courses in the University College at Dillard. Kennedy is currently a second-year Psychology/Pre-Med major at Dillard University.  In addition to being a part of the 2020 batch of Melton Fellows, Kennedy is involved in a myriad of programs on and off campus which detail her commitment to service. As her new Melton Fellow project, Kennedy created and operates Book'd: a virtual book club for BIPOC girls that promotes critical and reflective thinking, equips young women with leadership skills, and promotes empowerment. After college, Kennedy plans to attend medical school with aspirations of becoming a surgeon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Fellow Harshinee is joined by the co-founders of one of India's leading mental health online forums, Mental Health Talks India. Catch the guests discussing lived experiences, dos and don'ts, and more when it comes to mental health for young people of today!  We encourage listeners to employ takeaways discussed in their daily lives, and further social impact on an individual and community level. More episodes of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast coming soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

Welcome to a new episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast!  "We have reviewed the past and present characteristics of education and leadership in Africa. In the wake of a pandemic that has rocked economies globally, this discussion between Melton Fellow Kwabena Ankrah and Patrick Awuah Jr., Founder and President of Ashesi University, Ghana, analyzes the future of Africa’s Education and Leadership and give prompts that will lead to learning and healing from our past and present ashes to forge a glorious continent in coming years."  Happy Listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Fellow Lindiwe is joined by Oxfam in Ghana's Gender Justice Advisor Keita Rose-Tahiru. Catch us discussing Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the implications of Gender-Based Violence on young girls and women, some of the DO’s and Don'ts for civilians when dealing with a person who has fallen victim to Gender-Based Violence, and more.  We encourage listeners to employ takeaways discussed in their daily lives, and further social impact on an individual and community level. More episodes of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast coming soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

Welcome to a new Spanish episode of Global Citizenship in Practice:  La crisis atmosférica en Temuco, Chile, enreda causas económicas, obstáculos sociales, y consecuencias para nuestra salud que la vuelven un problema complejo de zanjar. Durante esta #Climathon, tres expertas chilenas se reúnen a discutir este desafío bajo tres aristas principales: Salud, política local, e innovación social. La polución al sur de Chile se ha vuelto crítica en los últimos años, y solo una comprensión transversal del problema y la acción colaborativa crearán el cambio que nuestras -y futuras- generaciones necesitan para volver a respirar. The air pollution crisis in Temuco, Chile, tangles economic causes, social obstacles, and consequences in our health; making it a difficult problem to sort out. In this podcast episode from our #ClimathonTemuco panel session, three Chilean experts gather at the table, to discuss this problem under three main factors: health, local governance, and social innovation. Pollution in South Chile has become critical in the last few years, and we know only a transversal comprehension of the problem and collaborative action can create the change our -and future- generations need, to breathe again. Topics discussed in the podcast:  How does a pollution crisis affect our health? How does pollution behave in urban areas? Causes and origins of particulate matter in South Chile. Decontamination plans for Temuco and Padre Las Casas communes in La Araucanía Region. Firewood: Exploring the Chilean home-heating system. Less money, fewer options: What is "energy poverty"? What is the "district energy" system innovation - and how can it help? Challenges of the air pollution crisis in Temuco.  Podcast Guests:  Belén Rodríguez is Internist at Hernán Henríquez Aravena Hospital in Temuco, and Senior Fellow in the Melton Foundation. | She covered the pollution crisis and its consequences in the human body, as well as pollution-related diseases and the projection of such situations for future generations. Paula Castillo is Ministerial Secretary of Environment for the La Araucanía region. | She explained about how our local governments are tackling the pollution crisis in the region, the challenges ahead, and future prototypes and measures to address them. Gustavo Ciudad is Director at the UFRO (Universidad de La Frontera) Environmental Institute. | He spoke about the concept of "energy poverty", socioeconomic barriers to sustainable societies, and environmental responsibility for citizens. Happy Listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support

Melton Fellows Shravani from India and Bakiye from Germany share: "Our podcast majorly surrounds the topic of a woman's life: expectation versus reality. We talk about certain expectations that are imposed upon a woman's life which are treated as roles or responsibilities that hinder their personal growth and career growth. We hope to take a call of action by promoting ways in which women are supported and respected without discrimination with respect to their choices." Hot Topics, Intercultural Dialogue, Current Affairs, and friendly, thought-provoking conversation! Support the show (http://meltonfoundation.org/donate) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-melton-foundation/support