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What's the difference between hunger and malnutrition and is the secret to ending world hunger hidden in the answer to this question? Professor Gisela Solymos is a change maker who has dedicated her life's work to alleviating hunger and malnutrition. With a background in psychology, her work also focuses on dealing with the associated psychological issues with going hungry. She chats to our host, Ntombini Marrengane in this riveting season finale episode of the ‘Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship'. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any others. Links you should know about: GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/ Gisela Solymos: https://www.ashoka.org/en-za/fellow/gisela-solymos Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/the-hunger-crisis/world-hunger-facts/ Catalyst 2030: https://catalyst2030.net/equity-for-women-social-entrepreneurs/ CREN website: https://www.cren.org.br/atuacao/ Bertha Centre · S3, Ep. 12 Is it possible to end world hunger_ .docx.pdf — PDF (123.2 KB)

With world hunger being such an overwhelming problem, how do we even begin to solve it? In episode 12 of the Just for a Change podcast we hear from a change-maker and innovator, who is dealing with hunger, undernutrition and malnutrition in ingenious new ways. Her name is Professor Gisela Solymos and her story will leave you inspired and empowered to make a difference. If you're crying out for for change, click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

Why are child-friendly mental health services in under-resourced communities so important and what impact can they have? Building protective relationships, identifying emotions, learning how to self soothe and have a positive future vision are some of the main things Waves for Change teaches kids through surf therapy. Waves For Change partnerships and innovation manager and Bertha MPhil Scholar, Ashleigh Heese, joins our host, Ntombini Marrengane for an enlightening and moving conversation about the waves of change their work is making in many communities. Get on board by making sure to subscribe to the ‘Just for a change' podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship' so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/ List of affordable and free counselling services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q_x6BXwJLHwDDCG678yTYVVLG0QVss9e/view Waves For Change: https://waves-for-change.org/ Ashleigh Heese: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ashleigh-heese/ Psychosocial Centre: https://pscentre.org/what-we-do/ Waves For Change Testimonials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5lwHOUhCo Bertha Centre's Psychosocial campaign: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/catalysing/psychosocial-campaign/ Bertha Centre · S3, Ep.11_Waves for Change.docx.pdf — PDF (126.9 KB)

How important is psychosocial support for the young people of South Africa? Are there ways to make it more accessible, dynamic and innovative? In this inspiring episode of the ‘Just for a change' podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host Ntombini Marrengane chats to change-maker and innovator, Ashleigh Heese. With Waves for Change, they are creating space for the improvement of children's mental health in some of South Africa's most under-resourced communities through Surf Therapy. If you're asking how surfing can impact young minds and ultimately change lives, click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

Can profit and purpose co-exist in the world of funding and finance? What is the future of impact investing in Africa? Guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp have a thought-provoking conversation on this complex topic with panelists, Andia Chakava, Ndumiso Hadebe & Mandy Jayakody ahead of The Africa Impact Summit. The world of innovative financing is demystified in this not-to-be-missed episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Sign up for the Africa Impact Summit: https://africaimpactsummit.org/ https://www.tshiamoimpact.com/ GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/ AVPA: ​​https://avpa.africa/about-us/ Shiluba Mawela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiluba-mawela/?originalSubdomain=za Daniel Steenkamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-steenkamp/ Mandy Jayakody: https://za.linkedin.com/in/mandy-jayakody-72a0b260 Ndumiso Hadebe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndumiso-hadebe-mba-0a803798/ Andia Chakava: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/andia-laura-chakava-48422328 Bertha Centre

What does impact investing look like in Africa? It's not just a buzz word in the world of innovative finance but a multi-layered solution for sustainable economic development across the continent. In this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp explore impact investing from a variety of viewpoints. They are joined by a panel of experts ahead of The Africa Impact Summit where they will continue this important conversation. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

In light of the energy crisis, how can South Africa ‘go green' without leaving the vulnerable members of society behind? Our ‘power problem' promises to only get worse if big changes aren't made soon. The change-maker Ntombini speaks to in this episode is no stranger to energy transition, green economy, and urban African energy issues. Professor Josephine Musango joins us to unpack how we got here, innovative solutions coming to the fore and how South Africans can do their part. Make sure to subscribe to the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Newsletters: http://bit.ly/40Op6oj Ntombini Marrengane: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ntombini-marrengane/ Josephine Musango: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gsbmarvin.uct.ac.za/Contact/CVs/Josephine%2520Musango%2520CV%25202022.pdf&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1682518517071754&usg=AOvVaw1Z4NmCU64W9nGb3fz24WdN iShack Project: https://www.ishackproject.co.za/ Zonke Energy: https://zonkeenergy.com/about-us/ Pay Gas: https://paygas.africa/ Bertha Centre · · Ntombini Marrengane · Josephine Musango · iShack Project · Zonke Energy · Pay Gas · Bertha Centre · S3, Ep. 9_ Just Energy Transition Transcript.docx.pdf — PDF (123.9 KB)

With the worsening energy crisis in South Africa and Africa, how will we keep the lights on now and in the years to come? If the solution is creating a ‘green economy' and ‘just energy transition', how do we make sure everyone reaps the benefits? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ntombini is joined by professor Josephine Musango to shine a light on the layers of this crucial topic. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

Did you know that many problems facing the world today are interconnected - and the solutions to these problems are therefore interconnected as well? This is where the lens of systems change becomes very important in creating shifts that last. A systems change advocate, our current podcast host and senior manager at the Bertha Centre, Ntombini Marrengane is the special guest in today's episode. Guest podcast host, Kentse Radebe, chats with her about how this multi-layered topic in episode 8 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Newsletters: http://bit.ly/40Op6oj Ntombini Marrengane: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ntombini-marrengane/ Wicked Problems: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wicked-problem/about/What-is-a-wicked-problem In Search of Land and Housing in the New South Africa: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/9ac8d1a5-57a2-543e-83f6-6b0a0c54c7e4 Bertha Centre · · Ntombini Marrengane · Wicked Problems · · Bertha Centre

How does adopting a systems lens lead to better, more sustained and systemic change? The answer is complex but getting more important in the world we live in today. In this episode of season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship guest host, Kentse Radebe, has a conversation with change-maker, Ntombini Marrengane. Ntombini has been the season 3 host of this podcast and in this episode, she's on the other side of the mic so you don't want to miss this one! Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

How do we begin to rectify our failing public infrastructure? Loadshedding, potholes, public safety and public transport issues are just the tip of the iceberg. This conversation between our host, Ntombini Marrengane and Jodi Allemeier, urban development specialist and activist, couldn't come at a better time. With a predicted 70% of the world's population living in urban areas by the middle of this century, human-centred urban planning is vital. If you dream about climate-conscious, walkable, interconnected urban spaces that don't only serve the minority but prioritize equality and access for all, this episode is for you. Change is on the horizon and you can be part of it! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Jodi Allemeier: https://www.jodi.city/ Young Urbanists: https://linktr.ee/young_urbanists SA Cities Network: https://www.sacities.net/south-african-cities-network/ Jodi Allemeier · Young Urbanists · SA Cities Network · Bertha Centre · Transcript.pdf — PDF (101.0 KB)

Did you know that the number of people living in urban areas in South Africa has grown by 21% between 1960 and 2021 according to the World Bank Urban Population statistics? With that percentage steadily rising despite the public infrastructure failing to support it, city planning is a matter of social justice more now than ever. How do we create a human-centred design of urban spaces? Jodi Allemeier, an urban development specialist and activist joins us in this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

How do you implement and educate on land ownership and equality for women in a disempowering patriarchal society? This is the big problem that innovator, activist and advocate, Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja faces in Tanzania. Land ownership laws changed in 2014 but disempowering and unjust practices to do with land ownership remained the same. In this thought-provoking episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, our host, Ntombini Marrangane unpacks this powerful story of hope. We hear how innovation and technology have changed the lives of women who have historically been disenfranchised. We get a glimpse into the domino effect this important work has, not just the women themselves, but in Tanzania and further afield. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-fellow-dr-monica-magoke-mhoja/ Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2014/oct/15/women-tanzania-equal-land-rights Landesa: https://www.landesa.org/ WorldBank article on land and property rights: https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/7-reasons-land-and-property-rights-be-top-global-agenda Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5n0 Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja · Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania · Landesa · WorldBank article on land and property rights · Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania · Bertha Centre · Transcript.pdf — PDF (124.6 KB)

Did you know that 70% of the food in Tanzania is produced by women in the agricultural sector? 90% of active women work in agriculture in Tanzania and yet very few of these women own the land they work on. Equal rights to land ownership only came into law in 2014 and unfortunately, there is still a big gap between legislation and reality. In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, Ntombini Marrengane chats to Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja. She is an innovator and activist who is harnessing the power of technology amongst other things to bring education and land rights justice to Tanzanian women. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue? “Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that's why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis joins Ntombini to unpack this important topic. Dr Amis a thought leader on the green economy, leadership, impact investing and green entrepreneurship as well as being the founding director of the African Centre for Green Economy - a non-profit multi-disciplinary advisory think tank working towards accelerating green and inclusive economy in Africa. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: African Centre for Green Economy: https://africancentre.org/about/ Climate Commission: https://www.climatecommission.org.za/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/23/arts/claude-monet-mashed-potatoes-climate-activists.html Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Stats of climate change in SA: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/climate-change African Centre for Green Economy · Climate Commission · Stats of climate change in SA · Bertha Centre · Transcripts — PDF (146.9 KB)

How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue? “Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that's why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis joins Ntombini to unpack this important topic. Dr Amis a thought leader on the green economy, leadership, impact investing and green entrepreneurship as well as being the founding director of the African Centre for Green Economy - a non-profit multi-disciplinary advisory think tank working towards accelerating green and inclusive economy in Africa. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: African Centre for Green Economy: https://africancentre.org/about/ Climate Commission: https://www.climatecommission.org.za/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/23/arts/claude-monet-mashed-potatoes-climate-activists.html Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Stats of climate change in SA: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/climate-change African Centre for Green Economy · Climate Commission · Stats of climate change in SA · Transcript.pdf — PDF (146.9 KB)

How climate change is a justice issue at its core and why should we care? We explore the side of the green economy that isn't spoken about enough in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change. Our host, Ntombini Marrengane, chats with Dr Mao Amis, founder of the African Centre for Green Economy about the unfair reality of global warming for African countries and more. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

How climate change is a justice issue at its core and why should we care? We explore the side of the green economy that isn't spoken about enough in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change. Our host, Ntombini Marrengane, chats with Dr Mao Amis, founder of the African Centre for Green Economy about the unfair reality of global warming for African countries and more. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode!

Can you imagine life without water? What lengths would you go to get it? The people of Somalia are faced with these real questions as they experience droughts, famine and water scarcity right now. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein joins our host, Ntombini, to unpack this very real crisis in East Africa. We talk to him about his work with the Somalian government, as well as local and international organisations for the last 10 years in peace-building and humanitarian assistance. Why should you listen to this episode? According to the World Wildlife Fund, two-thirds of the world's population will be facing water shortages in the next few years. It's a sad reality but Abdikhayr's work gives us hope in the midst of it all. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: More on Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-2022-fellows/#group-section-Abdikhayr-Mohamed-Hussein-G1wliGnADV The human right to water and sanitation: https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/human_right_to_water.shtml#:~:text=The%20human%20right%20to%20water%20and%20sanitation&text=On%2028%20July%202010%2C%20through,realisation%20of%20all%20human%20rights. The Bertha Challenge: https://berthafoundation.org/story/the-bertha-challenge/ Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org/ Famine in Somalia: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/18/somalia-faces-worst-famine-in-half-a-century-un-warns Water Scarcity Info: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/water-scarcity Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein · The human right to water and sanitation · The Bertha Challenge · Bareedo Platform Somalia · Famine in Somalia · Water Scarcity Info · JFAC Ep 4_Water justice for all - but how.pdf — PDF (129.3 KB)

Can you imagine life without water? What lengths would you go to get it? The people of Somalia are faced with these real questions as they experience droughts, famine and water scarcity right now. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein joins our host, Ntombini, to unpack this very real crisis in East Africa. We talk to him about his work with the Somalian government, as well as local and international organisations for the last 10 years in peace-building and humanitarian assistance. Why should you listen to this episode? According to the World Wildlife Fund, two-thirds of the world's population will be facing water shortages in the next few years. It's a sad reality but Abdikhayr's work gives us hope in the midst of it all. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: More on Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-2022-fellows/#group-section-Abdikhayr-Mohamed-Hussein-G1wliGnADV The human right to water and sanitation: https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/human_right_to_water.shtml#:~:text=The%20human%20right%20to%20water%20and%20sanitation&text=On%2028%20July%202010%2C%20through,realisation%20of%20all%20human%20rights. The Bertha Challenge: https://berthafoundation.org/story/the-bertha-challenge/ Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org/ Famine in Somalia: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/18/somalia-faces-worst-famine-in-half-a-century-un-warns Water Scarcity Info: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/water-scarcity Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein · The human right to water and sanitation · The Bertha Challenge · Bareedo Platform Somalia · Famine in Somalia · Water Scarcity Info · Bertha Centre · JFAC Ep 4_Water justice for all - but how.pdf — PDF (129.3 KB)

Why are so many regions in the world experiencing water scarcity despite access to water and sanitation being a human right? What impact has the scarcity had on the communities in these regions? And most importantly, why is access is water access increasingly becoming a source of conflict? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host, Ntombini talks with current Bertha Fellow, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein. We find out more about Abdikhayr's work in Somalia with rural and nomadic communities that have been experiencing conflict over access to water resources due to water scarcity. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode!

Why are so many regions in the world experiencing water scarcity despite access to water and sanitation being a human right? What impact has the scarcity had on the communities in these regions? And most importantly, why is access is water access increasingly becoming a source of conflict? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host, Ntombini talks with current Bertha Fellow, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein. We find out more about Abdikhayr's work in Somalia with rural and nomadic communities that have been experiencing conflict over access to water resources due to water scarcity. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

Did you know that three thousand people, globally, take their own lives each day? This number is according to a statement released by the South African Government on Suicide Prevention Day this year. South Africa is still reeling from the suicides of great names in the entertainment industry who lost the battle with their mental health issues. Those greats may be gone forever but Tshego decided to take a different path when faced with the same challenges. In episode 3 of the Just For A Change Podcast, Ntombini has an honest conversation with Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego, about his challenges with depression and substance abuse. If you're struggling or know someone who is, this episode is vital. It approaches this very real and very heavy subject with empathy, hope and practical ways to get help. Make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0861-322-322 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group Helpline: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm) Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am) SMS 31393 Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aasouthafrica.org.za/) 24/7 Helpline: 0861 435 722 Narcotics Anonymous (https://na.org.za/_) Helpline: 0861 006 962 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group · Alcoholics Anonymous · Narcotics Anonymous · Transcript — PDF (138.5 KB)

Did you know that three thousand people, globally, take their own lives each day? This number is according to a statement released by the South African Government on Suicide Prevention Day this year. South Africa is still reeling from the suicides of great names in the entertainment industry who lost the battle with their mental health issues. Those greats may be gone forever but Tshego decided to take a different path when faced with the same challenges. In episode 3 of the Just For A Change Podcast, Ntombini has an honest conversation with Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego, about his challenges with depression and substance abuse. If you're struggling or know someone who is, this episode is vital. It approaches this very real and very heavy subject with empathy, hope and practical ways to get help. Make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode! Links you should know about: Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0861-322-322 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group Helpline: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm) Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am) SMS 31393 Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aasouthafrica.org.za/) 24/7 Helpline: 0861 435 722 Narcotics Anonymous (https://na.org.za/_) Helpline: 0861 006 962 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group · Alcoholics Anonymous · Narcotics Anonymous · Bertha Centre · Transcript — PDF (138.5 KB)

The reality is that many of us are not okay but the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse is among the reasons why people, particularly young people, are not accessing the help they need. In episode 3 of the Just for a Change podcast we talk to Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego. Tshego is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter who has been making waves since his hit single ‘Hennessy' debuted in 2016. He has also come out in public to share his challenges with depression and substance abuse. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode!

The reality is that many of us are not okay but the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse is among the reasons why people, particularly young people, are not accessing the help they need. In episode 3 of the Just for a Change podcast we talk to Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego. Tshego is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter who has been making waves since his hit single ‘Hennessy' debuted in 2016. He has also come out in public to share his challenges with depression and substance abuse. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

How would you describe a ‘change-maker'? Award-winning social innovator, Tracey Gilmore, is the epitome of one and we got to chat with her about the exciting work she's doing and why she does it. She's the co-founder of The Clothing Bank, now known as Taking Care of Business, director of the African Centre for a Green Economy and passionate about creating sustainable, equitable and just systems in the circular economy. Episode 2 of the Just For A change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre will leave you inspired to impact the world through social innovation and use business as a tool in the social economy. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and if you've enjoyed this content, make sure to rate and review it wherever you listen to your podcasts. Feel free to share it with your friends, family and colleagues. Let's stay inspired and keep changing the way we're changing the world. Links you should know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Taking Care of Business: https://www.tcb.org.za/ Understanding what makes inventors tick article: https://www.ft.com/content/9e15e97e-0e25-11e6-b41f-0beb7e589515 '50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/12/50-social-innovations-that-changed-the-world/282274/ African Circular Economy Network: https://www.acen.africa/ https://www.wef.org.in/tracey-gilmore/ Taking Care of Business · Understanding what makes inventors tick article · '50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': · African Circular Economy Network · Tracey Gilmore · JFAC S3 Ep 2_Inside the mind of a social innovator_ Inside the mind of a changemaker.pdf — PDF (154.7 KB)

How would you describe a ‘change-maker'? Award-winning social innovator, Tracey Gilmore, is the epitome of one and we got to chat with her about the exciting work she's doing and why she does it. She's the co-founder of The Clothing Bank, now known as Taking Care of Business, director of the African Centre for a Green Economy and passionate about creating sustainable, equitable and just systems in the circular economy. Episode 2 of the Just For A change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre will leave you inspired to impact the world through social innovation and use business as a tool in the social economy. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and if you've enjoyed this content, make sure to rate and review it wherever you listen to your podcasts. Feel free to share it with your friends, family and colleagues. Let's stay inspired and keep changing the way we're changing the world. Links you should know about: Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Taking Care of Business: https://www.tcb.org.za/ Understanding what makes inventors tick article: https://www.ft.com/content/9e15e97e-0e25-11e6-b41f-0beb7e589515 '50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/12/50-social-innovations-that-changed-the-world/282274/ African Circular Economy Network: https://www.acen.africa/ https://www.wef.org.in/tracey-gilmore/ Taking Care of Business · Understanding what makes inventors tick article · '50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': · African Circular Economy Network · Tracey Gilmore · Bertha Centre · JFAC S3 Ep 2_Inside the mind of a social innovator_ Inside the mind of a changemaker.pdf — PDF (154.7 KB)

Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a social innovator making a real difference? That's exactly what we get the privilege of doing in episode 2 of the Just For a Change podcast. Host, Ntombini Marrengane, unravels what makes Tracey Gilmore the changemaker she is. She's the co-founder of The Clothing Bank which recently rebranded as Taking Care of Business and is as passionate about restoring garments as she is about restoring people's lives. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode!

Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a social innovator making a real difference? That's exactly what we get the privilege of doing in episode 2 of the Just For a Change podcast. Host, Ntombini Marrengane, unravels what makes Tracey Gilmore the changemaker she is. She's the co-founder of The Clothing Bank which recently rebranded as Taking Care of Business and is as passionate about restoring garments as she is about restoring people's lives. Click the subscribe button to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre

Do you know what the difference between gender equity and equality is and why it matters? Throughout history women have been protesting various issues such as sexism, gender-based violence, gender inequality and corrupt political systems. From the right to vote to the right to loiter, women - and some men - have made themselves heard. Change may be slow, but change does happen. Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity, started by Neha Singh. Neha is an author, and theatre-maker and was included in the BBC's top 100 women who have made a positive impact on the world in 2016 for her work on the #WhyLoiter movement. If you're interested in hearing more conversations with change-makers, then make sure you subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes! Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Global Gender Gap Report 2022: https://www.weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-report-2022/ World Population review: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-women-cant-vote The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters: https://fortune.com/2020/03/25/gender-equality-and-equity-iwd-womens-education/ Why loiter? http://whyloiter.blogspot.com/2016/06/lets-start-revolutionbut-how-neha-singh.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38031598 Youtube links: SA woman's march 9 August 1956 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3L2rlrTZc Sophia Williams de Bryn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8O-9jvZYg #Metoo protest soundclip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzYpyPcbesk #Whyloiter soundclip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh2vMXnqjg Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfL8INbJbma/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Global Gender Gap Report 2022: · World Population review · The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters: · Why loiter? · SA woman's march 9 August 1956 · Sophia Williams de Bryn · #Metoo protest · #Whyloiter soundclip · Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page · Bertha Centre · Transcript.pdf — PDF (135.9 KB)

Do you know what the difference between gender equity and equality is and why it matters? Throughout history women have been protesting various issues such as sexism, gender-based violence, gender inequality and corrupt political systems. From the right to vote to the right to loiter, women - and some men - have made themselves heard. Change may be slow, but change does happen. Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity, started by Neha Singh. Neha is an author, and theatre-maker and was included in the BBC's top 100 women who have made a positive impact on the world in 2016 for her work on the #WhyLoiter movement. If you're interested in hearing more conversations with change-makers, then make sure you subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes! Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Global Gender Gap Report 2022: https://www.weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-report-2022/ World Population review: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-women-cant-vote The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters: https://fortune.com/2020/03/25/gender-equality-and-equity-iwd-womens-education/ Why loiter? http://whyloiter.blogspot.com/2016/06/lets-start-revolutionbut-how-neha-singh.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38031598 Youtube links: SA woman's march 9 August 1956 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3L2rlrTZc Sophia Williams de Bryn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8O-9jvZYg #Metoo protest soundclip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzYpyPcbesk #Whyloiter soundclip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh2vMXnqjg Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfL8INbJbma/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Global Gender Gap Report 2022: · World Population review · The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters: · Why loiter? · SA woman's march 9 August 1956 · Sophia Williams de Bryn · #Metoo protest · #Whyloiter soundclip · Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page · Transcript.pdf — PDF (135.9 KB)

Did you know that according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2022 it will take another 132 years to reach gender parity? Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity. You don't want to miss these conversations with these change-makers, so make sure you subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss the full episode. Bertha Centre

Did you know that according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2022 it will take another 132 years to reach gender parity? Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity. You don't want to miss these conversations with these change-makers, so make sure you subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss the full episode. Bertha Centre

What are the building blocks that enable social innovation and entrepreneurship in the global South? We couldn't think of a better way to wrap up JFAC season 2 than reflecting on a few of these building blocks and highlights from the previous episodes. Hosts, Fergus Turner and Simni Xanga reminisce on the successful season by sharing their favourite tidbits from past episodes. You'll hear the voices of Zeenat Hendricks from Rape Crisis, Thando Mavumengwana from Solution Space, Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding on her advice for women driving social investment for health, Manuel Espinoza from SIHI and Ayanda Cuba, an RAA alumni who launched lifestyle marketing tourism start-up, ABCD Concepts, in the heart of Khayelitsha to name a few. With such a jam-packed and insightful season behind us, we look forward to new conversations, new voices and new ways to change the way we're changing the world. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss season 3! The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre The UCT GSB Year in Review: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/year-in-review The Bertha Centre the 5-year strategy: Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.za/ Social Innovation in Health Initiative: https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/

What are the building blocks that enable social innovation and entrepreneurship in the global South? We couldn't think of a better way to wrap up JFAC season 2 than reflecting on a few of these building blocks and highlights from the previous episodes. Hosts, Fergus Turner and Simni Xanga reminisce on the successful season by sharing their favourite tidbits from past episodes. You'll hear the voices of Zeenat Hendricks from Rape Crisis, Thando Mavumengwana from Solution Space, Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding on her advice for women driving social investment for health, Manuel Espinoza from SIHI and Ayanda Cuba, an RAA alumni who launched lifestyle marketing tourism start-up, ABCD Concepts, in the heart of Khayelitsha to name a few. With such a jam-packed and insightful season behind us, we look forward to new conversations, new voices and new ways to change the way we're changing the world. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss season 3! The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre The UCT GSB Year in Review: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/year-in-review The Bertha Centre the 5-year strategy: Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.za/ Social Innovation in Health Initiative: https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/ Bertha Centre

Another season of Just for a Change has come and gone! We've featured a number of inspiring change-makers who have shaped these episodes and given us a better understanding of what leads to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south. What are some of the building blocks that lead to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south? To find out, click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode. Bertha Centre

Another season of Just for a Change has come and gone! We've featured a number of inspiring change-makers who have shaped these episodes and given us a better understanding of what leads to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south. What are some of the building blocks that lead to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south? To find out, click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode.

Africa hasn't been idle on the entrepreneurship front but what makes starting a business in this continent so complex? What milestones and challenges do entrepreneurs have to overcome specific to the Global South? Host, Luvuyo Maseko sits down with Dr Phumlani Nkontwana, a senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School of Business and entrepreneur, Reuben Kimani from Kenya, to hear about their experiences in the business world. Does the research in this area reflect the realities? What are the benefits and short-comings of business hubs? How can we de-risk and provide collateral for entrepreneurs without assets and networks? Their conversation touches on these questions and so much more. In the latter part of the podcast, co-host, Simnikiwe Xanga hears from Zakheni Ngubo from Kelo, an online digital bookstore and Thando Mavumengwana from Estratweni Moblie Foods - at fast food catering and hiring business. Both were part of entrepreneurial hubs and share about the incredible effect these had on their businesses. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! = The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Phumlani Nkontwana's research: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/124546 Kelo online library: https://kelo.africa/ Estratweni Moblie Foods: https://estratwenimobilefoods.netlify.app/ Phumlani Nkontwana's research · Kelo online library · Estratweni Moblie Foods · Bertha Centre · Transcript — PDF (161.0 KB)

Africa hasn't been idle on the entrepreneurship front but what makes starting a business in this continent so complex? What milestones and challenges do entrepreneurs have to overcome specific to the Global South? Host, Luvuyo Maseko sits down with Dr Phumlani Nkontwana, a senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School of Business and entrepreneur, Reuben Kimani from Kenya, to hear about their experiences in the business world. Does the research in this area reflect the realities? What are the benefits and short-comings of business hubs? How can we de-risk and provide collateral for entrepreneurs without assets and networks? Their conversation touches on these questions and so much more. In the latter part of the podcast, co-host, Simnikiwe Xanga hears from Zakheni Ngubo from Kelo, an online digital bookstore and Thando Mavumengwana from Estratweni Moblie Foods - at fast food catering and hiring business. Both were part of entrepreneurial hubs and share about the incredible effect these had on their businesses. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! = The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Phumlani Nkontwana's research: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/124546 Kelo online library: https://kelo.africa/ Estratweni Moblie Foods: https://estratwenimobilefoods.netlify.app/ Phumlani Nkontwana's research · Kelo online library · Estratweni Moblie Foods · Transcript — PDF (161.0 KB)

Entrepreneurship has been painted as the ‘solution' to unemployment and poverty in the global south but what challenges come with choosing this path? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast we talk about the pathways to entrepreneurship in the global south and we get some valuable insights into this world from guests who have deep on-the-ground knowledge. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode! Bertha Centre

Entrepreneurship has been painted as the ‘solution' to unemployment and poverty in the global south but what challenges come with choosing this path? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast we talk about the pathways to entrepreneurship in the global south and we get some valuable insights into this world from guests who have deep on-the-ground knowledge. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode!

What is innovative finance? Who are the women in this space doing incredible research and finding fantastic health development solutions? What can women working in this space do to drive investment in priority areas? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, we hear from Dr Nevilene Slingers, executive programme manager for Social Impact bonds in the Office of AIDS and TB and Mariale Urrea who is a Social Finance manager based in Colombia. Hosts Gillian Moodley and Iris Nxumalo-De Smidt also have insightful conversations with Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding, the Founder and CEO of the Health Finance Institute and Dr. Mara Airoldi who is the Academic Director of the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) at the Blavatnik School of Government of the University of Oxford. These pioneering women share from their experiences in the innovative finance world and give great advice to women working in the space of driving social investment for health and social priorities. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! Links you should know about: World Health Day 2022: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022 Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors: https://golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/knowledge-bank/resources/understanding-outcomes-funds-a-guide-for-practitioners-governments-and-donors/ Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/innovative-financing-mechanisms-for-health-mapping-and-recommendations-november Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors · World Health Day 2022 · Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: · Bertha Centre · Transcript.pdf — PDF (133.6 KB)

What is innovative finance? Who are the women in this space doing incredible research and finding fantastic health development solutions? What can women working in this space do to drive investment in priority areas? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, we hear from Dr Nevilene Slingers, executive programme manager for Social Impact bonds in the Office of AIDS and TB and Mariale Urrea who is a Social Finance manager based in Colombia. Hosts Gillian Moodley and Iris Nxumalo-De Smidt also have insightful conversations with Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding, the Founder and CEO of the Health Finance Institute and Dr. Mara Airoldi who is the Academic Director of the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) at the Blavatnik School of Government of the University of Oxford. These pioneering women share from their experiences in the innovative finance world and give great advice to women working in the space of driving social investment for health and social priorities. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! Links you should know about: World Health Day 2022: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022 Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors: https://golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/knowledge-bank/resources/understanding-outcomes-funds-a-guide-for-practitioners-governments-and-donors/ Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/innovative-financing-mechanisms-for-health-mapping-and-recommendations-november Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors · World Health Day 2022 · Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: · Transcript.pdf — PDF (133.6 KB)

What is the experience of women working in innovative finance for health and why is it so important for women to operate in this space? To commemorate World Health Day on 7 April 2022, episode 10 of season 2 of the Just for a change podcast, focusses on innovative finance for health. More specifically, we hear from some inspiring women who are working in the investment for health space and the impact it's having in communities around the world. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode! Bertha Centre

What is the experience of women working in innovative finance for health and why is it so important for women to operate in this space? To commemorate World Health Day on 7 April 2022, episode 10 of season 2 of the Just for a change podcast, focusses on innovative finance for health. More specifically, we hear from some inspiring women who are working in the investment for health space and the impact it's having in communities around the world. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode!

As blended finance, an approach to mobilising finance partnerships for development moves into the spotlight, there has been a rapid growth in diverse, innovative tools and practices. Host, Barry Panulo, sits down with Hann Verheijen, managing director at Cordaid Investment Management, Mandy Jayakody, a project manager on the Green Outcomes Fund, and Taeun Kwon, research lead of Blended Finance at the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth at the University of Zurich for a conversation on blended finance approaches and how to choose the best approach when. Perhaps you're curious about innovative finance or maybe you're asking why Blended Finance is the way to go? Which approaches are best? How to choose an approach or how to conceptualise and design a new blended facility? Then this episode is for you. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! Links you should know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-youngest-and-oldest-countries/ https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2014/08/redesigning-development-finance-initiative.html https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Blended_Finance_A_Primer_Develo pment_Finance_Philanthropic_Funders.pdf https://www.reffa.org/reffa https://ibf-uzh.ch/research/ www.visualcapitalist.com · · · www.reffa.org · · Bertha Centre · Transcript.pdf — PDF (132.7 KB)

As blended finance, an approach to mobilising finance partnerships for development moves into the spotlight, there has been a rapid growth in diverse, innovative tools and practices. Host, Barry Panulo, sits down with Hann Verheijen, managing director at Cordaid Investment Management, Mandy Jayakody, a project manager on the Green Outcomes Fund, and Taeun Kwon, research lead of Blended Finance at the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth at the University of Zurich for a conversation on blended finance approaches and how to choose the best approach when. Perhaps you're curious about innovative finance or maybe you're asking why Blended Finance is the way to go? Which approaches are best? How to choose an approach or how to conceptualise and design a new blended facility? Then this episode is for you. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! Links you should know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-youngest-and-oldest-countries/ https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2014/08/redesigning-development-finance-initiative.html https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Blended_Finance_A_Primer_Develo pment_Finance_Philanthropic_Funders.pdf https://www.reffa.org/reffa https://ibf-uzh.ch/research/ www.visualcapitalist.com · · · www.reffa.org · · Transcript.pdf — PDF (132.7 KB)

What is blended finance? Why is it moving into the spotlight right now and what are the best ways to approach it as a practitioner? This episode of the Just For A Change podcast is dedicated to answering all these questions and more. The Bertha Centre recently partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich as well as Roots of Impact on the project, Blended Finance: When to use which instrument. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of Blended Finance with experts and changemakers in this arena. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode! Bertha Centre

What is blended finance? Why is it moving into the spotlight right now and what are the best ways to approach it as a practitioner? This episode of the Just For A Change podcast is dedicated to answering all these questions and more. The Bertha Centre recently partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich as well as Roots of Impact on the project, Blended Finance: When to use which instrument. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of Blended Finance with experts and changemakers in this arena. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode!

Did you know that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, host Luvuyo Maseko and this episode's guests look at the mental health and wellbeing issues facing the youth of our country. In the face of the pandemic and their everyday struggles, how do we combat depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders in young people? What role does psychosocial development play in this and why is a systems lens so important? We ask these pertinent questions and chat to some inspiring change makers who are bringing hope in the face of these complex challenges. Vanishaa Gordhan from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Scott Sloan from the School of Hard knocks, Kentse Radebe from DG Murray Trust and Amanda van der Vyver from Community Keepers are a few of the voices you'll hear in this not-to-be-missed episode. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any future episodes! The links you need to know about: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Fact sheet on adolescent Mental Health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health Community Keepers: https://communitykeepers.org/therapeutic-counselling/ South African Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group: https://www.sadag.org School of Hard Knocks: https://www.schoolofhardknocks.co.za · · South African Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group · · Bertha Centre For Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Bertha Centre · Transcript.pdf — PDF (158.0 KB)