We highlight stories of changemakers transforming the world. Visit our website for more information : http://vijanatupo.co.ke/
Community engagement is a necessity if we want to make long-lasting impact. It is a vital component of any successful development initiative, as it fosters collaboration, encourages active involvement, and helps to build trust between different stakeholders. By engaging with community members, we can gain a better understanding of their needs, concerns, and aspirations, and develop strategies that are tailored to their unique circumstances. This, in turn, can help us to create long-lasting impact and bring about positive change that benefits everyone involved. Learn More in today's episode
In today's rapidly changing world, it is not enough for them to rely on traditional methods of bringing about change. They must learn to innovate and come up with creative solutions to the complex social problems they are trying to solve. Innovation can involve everything from using technology in new ways to collaborating with unlikely partners to identify and implement effective solutions. By embracing innovation, social changemakers can maximize their impact and create lasting change in the communities they serve.
It's becoming increasingly clear that traditional approaches to social impact aren't always effective. Instead of simply addressing the symptoms of a problem, it's essential to go to the root cause. This means understanding the underlying factors that contribute to an issue and developing strategies that address those factors directly. By doing so, we can create more sustainable solutions that have a lasting impact. It's time to rethink our social impact strategies and focus on tackling the root causes of the issues we care about. Learn more in today's episode
What's your leadership journey been like? I could write a book about my own journey and my lessons.
The education gap in Africa has been one like no other. However, young changemakers are rising every day bridging the education gap and offering solutions. Meet Isaac from Nigeria, working tirelessly to ensure that no one is left behind when it comes to education
In today's episode, we meet Trevor Salix! One of the many SDGs and Me participants who are using technology to solve SDG challenges. Learn about him today
Have you ever considered your fashion choice's impact on the planet? Yes, you read that right. This Africa Climate Week, we celebrate Lucy Muturi, an advocate for Climate Action through sustainable fashion. Listen to her journey today.
Building anything alone can be hard. In this episode, I talk about how important it is to establish string relationships with people that will form your network pool as that will help with the growth of your work.
What obstacles have you faced while running your initiative? How do you overcome them? Learn more in today's episode.
People form part of the most critical resources you need for the success of your project. Learn how to use your people's feedback for your organisation's benefit.
An action plan is essential for the success of your project. In this episode, I share steps to creating a good action plan for your project. Join the SDG & ME challenge today- https://forms.gle/oRCss69T3Wc1Pr9d7
What's up changemakers? A lot of us struggle to create concept notes for any projects we want to start. In this episode, I share the different steps you need to take to create a good concept note. Enjoy! Join the SDGs and Me Challenge using this link. https://forms.gle/oRCss69T3Wc1Pr9d7 Got any questions? Email us at sdgmepodcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, we discuss; The importance of being a changemaker Th necessity of young people as changemakers
In today's episode, we listen to Hans Loum, founder of Universal Healthcare for Africa. He shares his journey of advocating for SDG 3 and serving underserved communities battling with challenges in health care.
What has leadership got to do with it? Learn more about this in today's episode.
Happy New Year! In this episode, we discuss some key values that are vital to making a successful leadership journey.
In this episode, I share my reflections on leadership in 2022. Share your lessons and reflections with us at sdgsmepodcast@gmail.com.
SDG 3 is a critical part of the social development of any society. In today's show, we talk to Tanzania's changemaker Josephat Maseko on how he is transforming the healthcare system.
The role of young people in leading advocacy is vitally important. Aryan uses his voice, time and experience to be part of and guide global change. Learn more in today's episode.
In this episode, we talk about young people leading in solving societal challenges as well as intergenerational solidarity in tackling the SDGs.
Udit Singhal is the founder Glass2Sand and a UN Young Leader for SDGs. Listen to the full episode up next.
Most of you are aware that our work is greatly supported by IFRC Innovation Academy. In today's episode, we listen to the Global Innovation Officer at IFRC. Learn more about IFRC Innovation is helping changemakers transform communities.
A founder always has a vision or an idea of where they want their project to go. However, when the ideas fail, may founders find it hard to shift gear and change to something different. In today's episode, I share lessons on pivoting when necessary.
What does it take to become a changemaker in underserved communities? Meshack Otieno, founder and CEO Awake is not only such a changemaker but is building the capacity of other young people to become changemakers and transform communities. Learn more abut his work on this episode.
Access to education has been, for generations, a challenge. SDG 4 is all about making sure everyone gets an education and not just any education but quality education. Our guest, Sophia Bermudez, who is the Youth representative of UNESCO SDG 4 Youth Network, shares her journey with us regarding how she is transforming education in the world and the work she does with the SDG 4 Network.
Have you ever heard of products made out of water hyacinth? Joseph Nguthiru and his friends discovered a way to solve water pollution and create biodegradable products. Listen to their story today.
SDG 13: Climate Action In today's episode, we feature Anita Soina, founder of Spice Warriors Kenya and a climate activist. Anita has also authored a climate action book called The Green War. In today's episode, we discuss Where it all began? The role of young people in advocating for climate change. Challenges faced while advocating for climate change. A call to governments to give a chance to the young people.
Have you heard of the transforming education summit? In today's episode, we sent an open letter tonthe leaders attending the summit and highlight key things we want them to talk about. What's your message to leaders attending the summit? Let's us know by emailing us at vijanatupo@gmail.com
Happy International Youth Day! In today's podcast we talk about how ALL generations can come together and work as one.
What does it take to succesfully start a social impact project? Learn more in today's episode. Visit vijanatupo.org to learn more
Have you ever felt defeated in your changemaker journey? Resilience is a life skill ypu will need to build and build quickly. Lern how to do that today.
How can men and boys participate in ensuring that we fight period poverty? Ziyaan Virji, a Canadian based change maker is fighting all odds and obstacles through his organization, The Mensturator, aiming to create a world of mentrual equity. Enjoy the show To participate in the SDGs & Me campaign, feel free to sign up on vijanatupo.org
We have launched the SDGs and Me Campaign to empower and inspire 10,000 young people to participate in creating solutions for the community. Visit vijanatupo.org to join the movement.
What do you know about purpose and the SDGs? Find out in today's episode.
Join our #sdgsandme campaign today! Email vijanatupo@gmail.com to start
Vivi Lin is an award winning menstrual equity champion. She recently won the Diana Award 2021 due to the work she does for Little Red Riding Hood.
Ms Tolulope Oguntayo is the founder of Lead FootPrints Africa,an organization working to advocate for human rights.
Ms. Nima is an ambitious and passionate leader who has proven that nothing is impossible if we truly want to create change. Nima, the founder of The Hijabi Mentorship group is breaking gender barriers in her community by making sure that women get their deserved rights. In today's how, we share her journey and how she got to where she is now. Enjoy!
SDG 3 calls for good health and well being for all everywhere. We have partnered with UCAF to have conversations that build the healthcare system in Africa. Every Saturday, we will welcome healthcare experts and have conversations aroud building the healthcare system in Africa.
In today's show, we feature Ms. Gloria Anderson, the founder of TEDI Africa, which is transforming education systems in Africa. In this episode, Gloria shares her journey to building TEDI and the critical role of digital and financial literacy in schools. Visit vijanatupo.co.ke for more about Vijana Tupo Initiative.
Climate Edge is an innovative social enterprise helping small holder farmers access services in need.
In this episode, we feature David Davies, CEO Ag Unity, an organization leveraging technology to lift farmers out of poverty.
Today's episode is a reflection of something that's on my mind. It's a call to all young people to take action on climate change.
Covid-19 has taught us lessons about SDG 3. In this episode you get to learn: 1. The work Goodness Odey is doing in Nigeria. 2. Inequalities revealed about the access to quality health care. 3. What we can do better about SDG 3.
In this episode, Universal Healthcare for Africa Foundation CEO shares on need to provide health care services for ALL.
Welcome to Season 4. In today's episode, we talk to Olasupo Abideen, a youth advocate, entrepreneur and global leader from Nigeria. In this episode, we discuss a) His journey and the conception of Brain Builders b) Framework for success to empower youth c) Youth entrepreurship as a catalyst for the SDGs.
In this episode, I briefly share with you what the General and Specific objectives of the AfCFTA are.
The success of the AfCFTA depends on how much we embrace the concept of digitization on everything we do. Today's topic os on opportunities for e-commerce under the AfCFTA.
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