YES Voices Podcast

Hot Flashes discusses the ways in which women around the world have faced unequal impacts from climate change and highlights young women's involvement in environmental action. The podcast features two hosts–Mubashra Saleem of Pakistan and Grace Bird of the United States–as they compare their own experiences as well as interview other young women involved in climate activism. 

Do you want to make a change in your community? If yes, then this podcast is made for you. “The First Weekend” is all about promoting the value of volunteerism and inspiring people to get involved. We are passionate about two main goals: firstly, we aim to sensitize listeners about the importance of volunteerism; and secondly, we organize every first weekend of each month volunteer activities ourselves! We encourage listeners to join us in these activities, fostering a sense of community and collective action. 

Join Kimbian from the Philippines and Mathna from Tanzania in “Cool Ideas for a Hot Planet,” a podcast uncovering innovative environmental solutions. Explore zero-waste living, hydroponics, solar energy, marine conservation, sustainable architecture, waste reduction, sustainable mobility, and other cool ideas that save our planet. Hear inspiring stories and insights from visionary individuals and organizations making a difference, sparking action along the way. Discover personal environmental innovations from Kimbian and Mathna as they delve into a world of transformative ideas.

A podcast where we help you become more media literate in the 21st century.

Our podcast, “Fix Your Facts,” aims to bring people with disabilities to the forefront of society by exploring every aspect of their lives, starting with who they really are. We delve into the struggles and discrimination they face in education, employment, and social life. We then discuss the different types of disabilities and how they affect people differently, explore the history of disability rights and advocacy, highlight the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities, and discuss the role of technology in improving the lives of people with disabilities. Our podcast is dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusion in society for the betterment of all.  

The Peak-Bound Podcast, hosted by Amina from Kenya and Awah from Cameroon, shares the experiences and journeys of individuals who have built STEM careers. By exploring the personal and professional lives of the co-hosts, the podcast provides valuable insights into the know-how of the technology industry and practical approaches to building a tech career. It serves as a platform to empower listeners with knowledge and strategies for building successful tech careers.

Ahmed and I come from two different worlds of Yemen and Balochistan, where our cultures have had a profound impact on us growing up and have largely shaped the people we have become today. Our podcast, called “Zindaab!” is a living witness to our experiences. In each segment of our podcast, we explore different aspects of our uniquely beautiful cultures and how they have changed and shaped our unique ways of living in the world. In this first episode, we talk about a traditional Balochi doch made by indigenous Baloch women of Balochistan and how, throughout the course of my life, I have struggled to understand its value and cultural significance until my exchange year in the USA.

Sharaka is a podcast series that educates youth about entrepreneurship, which helps them develop a successful career or business. Each episode hosts an entrepreneur or a worker in a specific field and from a different background who shares their knowledge and experiences that can take its beneficiaries to places and quests of gold, and have their work speak volumes towards thriving success.

Adapting Together is a podcast that aims to show the struggles and challenges of refugees in Turkiye from different perspectives in the community. The podcast hosts Berk and Mert from Turkiye, along with their guests, discuss the realities that people overlook at first glance. Give it a listen if you're ready for "Adapting Together!"

Uthubutu serves as a bridge between two halves of the world, with Dani Kawaguchi and Joylin Kombe, hosts hailing from America and Tanzania. Here, we explore the efforts of young adult community leaders and organizers across the globe, discussing the significance of community and offering guidance on how to incorporate community-focused work into one's life after setbacks, extended periods away, or during busy seasons of life.

In this episode, Uma (Bangladesh) and Samiur (Bangladesh) interview a Bangladeshi couple who practice different religions. One is Christian and the other is Muslim. The couple explains the different reactions they received from their friends and family when they first started dating and how they overcame misunderstandings from the public about their interfaith relationship.

In this episode, Zulfa (Ghana) and Heba (Gaza) discuss gender inequality, arranged marriages, and the lack of educational opportunities for the women in their communtiies. Success stories are anything but traditional and this episode works to inspire and motivate listeners to believe in their abilities to pursue their educational and professional goals.

In this episode, Tunisian YES alumni, Amrou and Mariem, explore the topic of consent and the importance of setting personal boundaries. Amrou and Mariem interview a teacher in Tunisia who shares her own experience educating her students on the importance of consent. The episode focuses on defining consent, teaching kids about it, and explaining the importance of consent and the stigma around it.

Alaine (U.S) and Mirna (Lebanon) are joined by Alan Ismach, a food specialist at the University of Washington, to discuss food security concerns facing the world and how to face these issues in the future. This episode focuses on the effects of the food security pandemic along with improving food systems, finding weaknesses in the current food supply chains, and adapting to meet the needs of different communities.

In an interview with Dr. Amitai from the United States, Lana Talafha (Jordan) and Ahmed Touqan (West Bank) discuss the potential of universal health care, its benefits, its affects, and the current issues the United States is facing with health care feasibility.