Reach for Change Podcast
Reach for Change Podcast
Reach for Change, Storytel, Jacobs Foundation
Reach for Change Podcast invites prominent social entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders from around the world to share their personal stories and their insights on how to solve some of the most pressing social issues of our time. From tackling educational challenges in Ghana to reducing inequalities in Sweden - we put the spotlight on social innovations, cross-sector collaborations and the personal side of fighting for social change. Season 1, in collaboration with Storytel, gathered entrepreneurs, investors, activists and philanthropists who shared their vision and advice on how we can all contribute to a greener and more sustainable word. Our new thematic show - The Edupreneur Talks, created with the Jacobs Foundation, turns up the volume on the EdTech innovators solving the educational challenges in Ghana.
Expanding access to education with Think Education
In the tenth and final episode of Edupreneur Talks, Andy talks to Nana Ama Boa-Amponsem - founder of Think Education, whose mission is to contribute to the creation of educational systems that improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Sep 20, 2023
30 min
Bridging the bilingual gap in STEM education with RoBA
In the ninth episode of Edupreneur Talks, Andy and guest host Diane talk to Abba Hughes - Founder and proprietress of River of Blessing Academy (RoBA), whose mission is to transform the teaching and learning of STEM into a more practical, attractive and exciting education pathway for children.
Sep 6, 2023
28 min
Holistic education for impact with CDF | Edupreneur Talks
In the eighth episode of Edupreneur Talks, Andy talks to Simeon Martey - Founding Director of Child Dream Foundation (CDF), whose mission is to identify and develop children in deprived communities to become active learners and explore careers in STEM.
Aug 17, 2023
28 min
Closing the gender gap in tech with STEMBees | Edupreneur Talks
In the seventh episode of Edupreneur Talks, Andy talks to Linda Ansong - co-founder and Executive Director of STEMBees, whose mission is to empower more young African women to pursue a career in STEM.
Aug 2, 2023
33 min
Developing virtual classrooms with QKnow Edtech | Edupreneur Talks
In the sixth episode of Edupreneur Talks, Andy talks to Senyo Mawuli-Jiagge, Co-founder and CEO of QKnow Edtech, whose mission is to provide inclusive, practical and interactive teaching and learning experience for students, teachers, and schools through technology.
Jul 19, 2023
31 min
Developing critical thinkers with Speech Forces | Edupreneur Talks
In the fifth episode of Edupreneur Talks, guest host Diane talks to Eric Asamoah Awuah, Founder and Executive Director of Speech Forces, whose mission is to develop critical thinking and expressive skills among children and youth.
Jul 5, 2023
30 min
Inclusive education for all girls with GEIG | Edupreneur Talks
In the fourth episode of Edupreneur Talks, Andy talks to Elizabeth Patterson - founder of Girls Education Initiative of Ghana (GEIG) - which offers academic and financial support to girls to ensure they have a fair chance to access higher education, in spite of their families' financial stance or their learning differences or disabilities.
Jun 21, 2023
22 min
Nurturing a love for reading with Booksie | Edupreneur Talks
In the third episode of Edupreneur Talks guest host Diane talks to Edem Torkonoo - Reader in Chief at Booksie - a pan-African online children's bookshop and book club for 3-12-year-olds based in Accra.
Jun 7, 2023
26 min
Bridging the reading gap with Perbi Cubs | Eudpreneur Talks
In the second episode of Edupreneur Talks Andy talks to Naa Anyele Perbi, co-founder of Perbi Cubs - a learning community using a combination of library services, in-school programs and a digital platform with exciting content, quizzes and rewards that motivate kids to read more.
May 24, 2023
23 min
Accessible digital education with Young at Heart | Edupreneur Talks
In our first Edupreneur Talks episode Andy talks with Martin Bruce, co-founder of Young at Heart - an ed-tech social enterprise that provides children in primary schools with digital devices and education software that helps them learn in an engaging and practical way.
May 10, 2023
24 min
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