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Welcome to episode 121 of Good Morning BSS World! I'm your host, Wiktor Doktór, and today, we're heading back to Africa for an in-depth update on one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving regions in the global BPO and GBS landscape.My guest is the ever-insightful Rod Jones — a BPO veteran and passionate advocate for Africa's role in the global services industry. In our fourth conversation on this topic, Rod delivers a comprehensive overview of developments happening across Southern, Western, Eastern, and Northern Africa.Highlights include:The rapid expansion of the Africa Federation of BPO GBS Associations (12 countries strong and growing).South Africa's bold new government incentives and focus on tier 2 and 3 cities.Zimbabwe and

Happy International Women's Day and Happy Women's History Month! I just want to say on behalf of the We Don't PLAY community, we appreciate our women and every woman listening to this, thank you for being here and making a great impact in our world!!!

What does it take to climb life's highest mountains—both literal and figurative? In this second episode of the Unstoppable Campaign, we sit down with Julius Mbura, a lawyer, poet, car reviewer, and mountaineer who has defied the odds time and time again. Losing his eyesight twice—first as a child and then again just before completing law school—Julius has faced adversity with unparalleled determination and grace. Julius shares how he has continuously challenged himself to push boundaries, scaling iconic peaks like Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro. He critiques the special needs education system in Kenya, shedding light on its shortcomings and how it can better serve people with disabilities. Julius also speaks to the incredible potential of technology as a bridge for accessibility, opening doors for greater inclusion and opportunity. Through moments of self-acceptance and resilience, Julius offers valuable lessons about adapting to change, restructuring one's life after setbacks, and the importance of loving oneself through every challenge. This conversation is part of a broader campaign by Mastercard Foundation and InABLE, in partnership with the Boardroom Banter Podcast, to amplify the voices of youth with disabilities and shift societal mindsets around youth with disabilities in education and employment. Tune in for an unforgettable story of strength, self-discovery, and the courage to rise above all limits. Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Meet Julius Mbura 06:42 Losing his sight at 10 years old 12:03 Navigating the education system as a blind man 15:49 Why study Law? 21:57 Losing his sight a second time 29:50 What climbing mountains has taught Julius about himself 35:40 What would you give to get your sight back? 41:51 How technology can build bridges for the blind 47:02 How Julius' advocacy work is influencing policy in Kenya 53:34 A message to other people who are disabled 01:05:50 What's next for Julius? 01:09:35 Elevator Segment To listen to more of our episodes on Spotify or Apple Podcast or to learn more about our podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/boardroombanter #MastercardFoundation #YoungAfricaWorks #DisabilityInclusion #YourUnstoppable#BoardroomBanter #podcast

In this powerful episode, we are joined by DJ Wiwa, an international DJ, fashion enthusiast, gender-based violence advocate, and passionate supporter of women with disabilities. Born with cerebral palsy, DJ Wiwa's voice is slightly affected, so she's joined by her sister and caregiver, Pauline, who helps amplify her words and shares her unique perspective as both a support system and best friend. Together, they take us through DJ Wiwa's inspiring journey—navigating early childhood environments with a disability, learning to embrace her identity and breaking through societal barriers to carve out a fulfilling life and career. Through Pauline's lens and experience, she offers a powerful perspective on the pivotal role of caregivers in fostering independence, resilience and creating enabling environments for people with disabilities to thrive. Their shared journey underscores the importance of inclusivity, compassion, and the need to dismantle the barriers that limit access to education, employment, and opportunities for people with disabilities.  This conversation is part of a broader campaign by Mastercard Foundation and InABLE, in partnership with the Boardroom Banter Podcast, to amplify the voices of youth with disabilities and shift societal mindsets around youth with disabilities in education and employment.  Tune in for an episode that celebrates strength, hope, and the belief that every dream is achievable, regardless of the challenges life presents. #MastercardFoundation #YoungAfricaWorks #DisabilityInclusion #YourUnstoppable

Bamba Learn is a digital platform for children aged 2-6, offering short, engaging lessons that improve foundational skills without overexposing children to screens. Recognised as a top EdTech innovation by the Mastercard Foundation, the platform supports teachers by providing data-driven insights to tailor instruction and enhance learning outcomes. The integration of technology complements hands-on learning rather than replacing it. By balancing digital tools with traditional activities, platforms like Bamba Learn help children absorb key concepts while enabling educators to focus on interactive teaching. Partnerships, such as those with Afrika Tikkun Bambanani, aim to expand the programme to reach 300 ECD centres, impacting 30,000 children and training 1,800 teachers annually. By responsibly scaling technology in ECD, South Africa is paving the way for universal access to quality early education. Theresa Michael, CEO of Afrika Tikkun Bambanani, explains more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation says that increasing women's participation in Africa's formal workforce could boost the continent's economy by approximately $287 billion by 2030, boosting GDP by 5 percent. Mohammed Yusuf reports from Nairobi.

On this episode, we're delighted to welcome back the talented and inspiring Valerie (Lawson) Marfo, award-winning makeup artist, educator, and entrepreneur. She shares an update on new events and adventures in her life--inciting this new chapter as the "beginning of a harvest" after a 17-year tenure of dedication and hard-work in the beauty industry. Since her last visit, the non-profit she established--the Valerie Cares Foundation in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has taken off in an amazing way and has completed their first pilot program with purpose. The organization mission is to empower young women in the beauty ecosystem through educational programs and the provision of resources to improve their quality of life as well as industry standards. Valerie shares the exciting story of the Film U Upskilling Project, a year long initative that combined both makeup artistry training and business finance education for a cohort of 30 talented individuals in Accra, Ghana. This innovative program empowers aspiring makeup artists with comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities to succeed in both creative and business aspects of the industry. Valerie reveals the remarkable impact on these young artists, as they unlock their full potential and gain the skills to thrive in the beauty industry. We also discuss her long-term goals/vision for the Valerie Cares Foundation, including expansion across Africa, creating employment opportunities, and fostering growth in the beauty industry. Tune in to hear Valerie's vision for empowering the next generation of makeup artists and the incredible progress of the Valerie Cares Foundation. Follow on Instagram: @valeriecaresfoundation

In this conversation, Gretchen Villegas shares her personal journey in global development and the changing landscape of the industry. She discusses the role of NGOs and for-profit organizations in creating social impact and the potential of impact investing to disrupt poverty. Gretchen emphasizes the importance of breaking through systems that hinder development and empowering vulnerable populations. She also highlights the need for public-private partnerships and the evolving role of women in global development. Gretchen recommends The Impact Table, a platform for women working in social impact, as a valuable resource. Takeaways The future of global development lies in partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits, with for-profits taking a stronger lead in driving wealth creation in developing countries. Impact investing offers an opportunity to disrupt systems that keep vulnerable communities in poverty by combining financial returns with measurable social and environmental impact. Breaking through systems and empowering vulnerable populations requires a combination of diversification, access to markets, and addressing the root causes of poverty. Women are playing an increasingly important role in global development, with more women CEOs in large nonprofits and a growing presence in the corporate social responsibility space. Gretchen Villegas is a 25+ year veteran global development professional specializing in mission-driven innovative program designs through partnership development, impact scaling, and revenue growth.  Gretchen has professional experience working in collaboration with both non-profit and for-profit partners in the implementation of local country programs that support vulnerable communities in Latin America, Africa and Asia, with a portfolio totaling over 320M+. Gretchen has wide-ranging expertise in executive level leadership of global program portfolio effectiveness through evidence and data, intentional program design to optimize impacts for vulnerable children and their families, rigorous research to learn and adapt in program implementation, and revenue strategies to scale and enhance reach of programmatic initiatives. She has secured funding and implemented projects for Institutional donors including the United States Agency for International Development and the United States Department of Agriculture, Foundations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and MasterCard Foundation and worked closely with private sector partners General Mills, Cargill Animal Nutrition and Danone to name a few.  Get In Touch With Gretchen: Website:  www.GretchenVillegas.net LinkedIn:  Gretchen Villegas | LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenvillegassocialimpact Book Recommendations: Big Bets by Rajiv Shah - this book sums up the fact that we need to tackle global development challenges as consortiums and large funding sources; the trickle affect does not make significant enough change happen.  COP28 can be summed up to this. We need to think bigger.

In this final episode of Hustling The African Dream we look at where the term "hustle" actually comes from, how it has evolved over time and what the term means to young Africans living their own hustle today. Hustling the African Dream is produced by Sound Africa in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation .https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External Media (YouTube):04.26 – Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Guy Richie) 04.44 - Nino Brown - The definition of a Hustler 07.15 - Gary Vaynerchuk 07.25 – Rick Ross, XXL 07.37 – Jay Z 07.59 – CBS News 08.03 - Greg Edwards, Wisecrack 08.12 – The Life Formula

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Emmanuel Ampomah, takes us to Ghana where we hear from young people who have struggled to find a job immediately after graduating. This series has shown that having a degree isn't always a ticket to employment, and in this episode we hear firsthand that expectations about jobs… and reality… are two different things. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External Media (YouTube):00.41 - Vusi Thembekwayo, Keynote Speaker Speech, ALU graduationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rh2tvk-QDM&t=2s&pp=ygU4VnVzaSBUaGVtYmVrd2F5bywgS2V5bm90ZSBTcGVha2VyIFNwZWVjaCwgQUxVIEdyYWR1YXRpb24%3D

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode we speak to one truly remarkable young Kenyan who is bending the rules just enough to make an unjust system work for him. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about  innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, James Tayali, takes us to Malawi where some young boda-boda drivers, risk their lives to make a living. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation. https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about  innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Sabelo Mpisi, takes us to South Africa where land and gender dynamics are forcing some women into the hustle. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External media used in this episode (YouTube):02.53 - Fergal Keane, BBC Africa 02.56 - Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, Founder of the Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Xperience 03.00 - Kiran Moodley, Channel 4 News 03.06 – VOA Africa

Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Zimie Sigenu, goes back to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where we explore the urban-rural divide in South Africa and meet young Africans who are dealing with the harsh realities facing graduates. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/

In today's episode, we will explore how the World Bank and the Mastercard Foundation are joining efforts to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in Africa's evolving EdTech landscape, with a focus on engaging the broader ecosystem. Join us as we discuss the innovative and inspiring approaches across different countries to navigate this dynamic reality, guiding youth towards a better education and employment prospects.   Robert Hawkins, Global Lead for Technology and Innovation in Education at the World Bank, speaks with Suraj Shah, Lead for Strategic Partnerships at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at the Mastercard Foundation.   Links:   Learn more about the Mastercard Foundation Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (the Centre): https://mastercardfdn.org/our-approach/    Learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship: https://mastercardfdn.org/all/centre-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning-in-ict/the-mastercard-foundation-edtech-fellowship-expands-to-five-additional-tech-hubs/   About the World Bank's partnership with the Mastercard Foundation: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/tes/partners   Read our blog: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-tertiary-education-and-skills-program-prepares-youth-and-adults-future-work-and A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

Are you creating meaningful change, inspiring hope and breathing life into the world through the stories you share? Today's conversation sets sail from the island of Mauritius on a special graduation morning. Our guest, Julie Gichuru, challenges us to think deeply about the "why" behind the stories we tell about ourselves and the communities around us. Julie is an Afro-optimist, mother, wife, and the Chief Public Affairs & Communications Officer at Mastercard Foundation. In this episode, we delve into her early childhood experiences and the communities that shaped her character, values and how she sees the world. She speaks about how her passion for theatre, plays and written works birthed her love for storytelling and the African continent- influencing her approach to journalism in her early career. She steers us through the changing tides of the journalism industry, communication, and storytelling in the digital age- emphasizing the need for  creators to ask themselves whether their work is creating a positive impact and supporting the communities that their stories are embedded in.  In addition, Julie speaks about the incredible work that she does with Mastercard Foundation and their ‘Young Africa Works' strategy of seeing 30 million young Africans in digified and fulfilling work by 2030. Julie's story inspires every young African to enthusiastically seek out their purpose in all areas of their lives and hold steadfast in answering the calling of our generation. If you are interested in engaging more with Julie and her work, check out her LinkedIn here and visit the Mastercard Foundation here. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by pledging your support through our Substack Channel: https://boardroombanterpodcast.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=2myauy

Despite research showing that female founders outperform their male peers, startups with a solo female founder or an all-female founding team raised a mere 2% of all the funding in Africa last year. There is a huge gender funding gap. How do we close it?This episode is the fourth of a five-episode series on gender lens investing, co-hosted by Eloho Omame, Founding Partner of First Check Africa, an early-stage fund backing female-led startups. Each episode of this series will explore a different level of the fundraising value chain. The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is a $150 million fund-of-funds initiative investing in twenty gender lens funds, with a particular focus on closing the financing and support gap for females. And in this episode, we're joined by Sam Akyianu, Managing Director of the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund.00:00 - Intro01:54 - Investing $150m in 20 vehicles08:06 - Fund evaluation & investment decisions23:09 - Measuring success31:25 - Overmentored and underfunded?35:04 - Getting other LPs onboard36:43 - A retrospective conversation with Eloho & JustinIn Episode 1 of this series, we spoke to the founders: Bamboo's Yanmo Omorogbe & Uncover's Sneha Mehta: https://theflip.africa/podcast/why-is-only-2-of-funding-going-to-female-foundersIn Episode 2 of this series, we spoke to angel investor Yemi Keri, Co-founder of Rising Tide Africa: https://theflip.africa/podcast/this-angel-investor-is-closing-the-gender-funding-gap In Episode 3 of this series, we were joined by the fund managers: Alitheia Capital's Tokunboh Ishmael & TLcom Capital's Andreata Muforo: https://theflip.africa/podcast/investing-in-women-is-an-economic-imperativeThis series is created under the ScaleX project: Co-designing Solutions to close the early stage gender-financing gap in Africa, an initiative of Make-IT in Africa.Make-IT in Africa promotes entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems across Africa for green and inclusive development. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements this project on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Our Links -

Godfrey Senkaba chats with Sajilu Kamwendo, the Director, Outcome, and Impact Evaluation at Mastercard Foundation. Sajilu has over 20 years of experience in program evaluation which includes work with international organizations, implementing or funding relief and development programs. Sajilu elaborates on how his passion for curiosity and patterns propelled his journey in evaluation, ultimately leading him from a novice to the position of directing impact evaluation at the MasterCard Foundation. He discusses the significance of his current role and how it has shaped his evaluative priorities. For instance, he underscores MasterCard's evaluation approach, which is rooted in the belief that "Africa Works."  He also emphasizes the ongoing campaign at the Africa Evaluation Association, advocating for "Made in Africa evaluation." Sajilu encourages evaluators of all levels—whether young, mid-career, or experienced—to join this movement, emphasizing the importance of supporting Africans in narrating their own stories of change using indigenous language, style, and approaches. Below is the discussion outline: [00:34] Hello, everyone![02:00] Introducing Sajilu Kamwendo.[03:03] A ‘youthful' Sajilu and career dreams before his first professional job?[8:18] How working different evaluation jobs shaped Sajilu's evaluation perspective, and interests and shared her career goals.[12:50] The uniqueness of MasterCard Foundation's approach to Evaluation and how it is shaping Sajilu's evaluative approach. [15:18] How to raise the indigenous voice in evaluation.[18:34] Top 2-3 skills every evaluation professional should have. Key soft skills include curiosity, point of view, and pragmatism.[22:06] Biggest challenges Sajilu has faced as an evaluator and how she overcame them. [25:08] Top monitoring and evaluation tools and/or methods Sajilu uses to improve her work.[29:02] Sajilu's career growth strategies and recommendations to evaluators.[33:58] Evaluation in the post-COVID-19 evaluation era. [37:05] Sajilu's best moment as an evaluator [39:07] Sajilu's plans.[40:39] How to contact Sajilu Kamwendo[44:58] Thank you, Sajilu. Thank you everyone for listening! I would like to hear your feedback on this episode, and your suggestions for future episodes. Use the comment box below or send me an email. Thank you for your feedback. Connect with Godfrey Senkaba:Website: https://www.mandeboost.comEmail: info@mandeboost.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/senkaba_gLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfrey-senkaba-32452428/ Connect with Sajilu Kamwendo: E-mail: sajilu_kamwendo@yahoo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/sajiluLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajilu-kamwendo-b5705276/ 

Episode 108 with Julie is the Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at the Mastercard Foundation, overseeing corporate, programmatic, policy, and thought leadership communications with a team spanning Africa and Canada.The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organisations to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.Mastercard Foundation wants a world where young people are included and are thriving, and their leadership and contributions matter. A future where young people are driving transformative change and achieving their full potential.What We Discuss With Julie GichuruElaborate on your role at Mastercard Foundation and the key areas you oversee, such as corporate, programmatic, policy, and thought leadership communications.Since you've been involved in the social development space in Africa, how have you seen it develop?What more can be done to further progress the development space in Africa? What are the biggest challenges that the social development space currently faces in Africa, and how have you seen the Mastercard Foundation overcome these challenges?Can you elaborate on the goals and strategies of Saving Lives & Livelihoods, especially in terms of enabling vaccine purchases, delivery, and manufacturing across Africa?Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Exploring New African Cuisines That Focus on Traditional Ingredients and Culture with Selassie Atadika? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Julie on LinkedIn at Julie Gichuru, and Twitter @JulieGichuruSupport the showDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Laura Kaub, director of the Duolingo partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees program, talks about keeping refugees and African students out of the "hole" in holistic admission so they can get into the economic, educational and political systems that can bring about change. She provides examples of U.S colleges that "get it right," including Macalester and Northwestern, as well as models around the globe, like Rwanda and Uganda.Contact Laura directly if you're interested in talking with her about the students she serves.ReferencesPresident's Alliance on Higher Education and ImmigrationMasterCard FoundationWorld University Services of CanadaDuolingo English TestRapid DescentWalkout song: Ghostwriter RJD2Best recent read: The Expanse Series by James S.A. CoreyEager to read next: Old World, Young Africa, a New York Times series Favorite thing to make in the kitchen:  Sparkling conversationTaking and keeping notes: 2/3 paper and pen (no ball points, please!); 1/3 open email to herselfMemorable bit of advice: A whole lot of what's going on [in the college search] is not as big a deal as it seems.Bucket list: Ever since watching Ugly Delicious, I've wanted to do a food tour of Japan and South Korea with David Chang.The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment

The latest edition of This Week in Development takes both a ground-level and 30,000-foot view of localization and the latest issues in development, ranging from unpaid workers in Nigeria to a YouTube influencer-turned-do-gooder to a climate fund struggling to get up to speed. Sara Jerving's exclusive story offers an object lesson on the importance of coordination and collaboration in large, sprawling development endeavors with multiple stakeholders. She reports on the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, which involved the Mastercard Foundation, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and several other players such as implementers, government agencies, and auditors. The result? Confusion about how workers in Nigeria — who were not given formal contracts when they were recruited — should be paid, leading to months' worth of unpaid labor for some. “This highlights a bigger program in our development space and that is, it shows that process is more important than people,” said George Ingram, senior fellow at the Brookings Center for Global Development. “It's the green-eyeshade people who are important to ensure there's not a lot of corruption, but they too often rule and interfere with having effective development, and donors and everybody needs to be willing to take a little more risk in order to get the development impact we're looking for.” Ingram joined Devex Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar and me for a discussion that touched on other stories of the week, including the successes and challenges of cash transfers, the Green Climate Fund's flagging efforts to simplify its application process, and the controversial efforts of YouTube sensation MrBeast to build water wells in Africa, which generated some blowback. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters.

Matthew Grollnek left California nearly 20 years ago, joined the Peace Corps, and a few months later found himself in rural Zambia sitting around a fire trying to speak Bemba with the locals he now called his neighbors. Fast forward to today and he's built an incredible life for himself in Africa, currently working as the Future of Work lead at the Mastercard Foundation, traveling the world often with his wife and two children, and taking the occasional weekend trip to the Kenyan coastline and the incredible national parks that surround his home in Nairobi. In this episode we explore Kenya and Zambia specifically, but more generally we focus on subjects ranging from traveling with a family to immigrating to Africa, and the evolution of several nearby countries that are emerging as top travel destinations. Connect and learn more about Matthew's work at: ⁠- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgrollnek/ - Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/MatthewGrollnek We also reference the following leading voices on travel in Africa: - Tayo Aina: https://www.youtube.com/@TayoAinaFilms - Tayo Rockson: https://www.youtube.com/@TayoRockson - Wey'hee Barkson: https://www.instagram.com/wehyeeba/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Alina serves as the CEO and Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, an early-stage VC fund with a unique mission – investing in and supporting entrepreneurs who are driving rapid solutions for an inclusive climate transition, strengthening the foundations of a more resilient Southeast Asia. Connect with Alina on LinkedIn.In addition to her role at The Radical Fund, Alina is a Co-Founder and former Chief Strategy Officer of Founders Factory Africa, a powerhouse in early-stage venture investment across the African continent, headquartered in Johannesburg. With a track record of raising over $140 million from LPs and investors for the Africa funds, the organization now boasts a portfolio of more than 55 companies and a dedicated team of over 45 professionals working across the continent.One of Alina's recent achievements is securing a groundbreaking partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, worth $107 million, with a primary focus on driving increased investment and support to the early-stage ecosystem. This initiative aims to create over 2.7 million jobs and empower over 1500 inspiring entrepreneurs to become fully fledged founders, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.But Alina's impactful journey doesn't stop there. Prior to her role at Founders Factory Africa, she spearheaded corporate partnerships at SPRING, an organization dedicated to scaling over 75 Pre-Seed tech ventures in nine countries across East Africa and South Asia. Working alongside a team of 40+ local and global experts, SPRING reached over 2.5 million adolescent girls and women, a feat independently evaluated by Tetra Tech Impact Management.Before her work at SPRING, Alina dedicated seven years to the World Bank Group, where she forged critical collaborations with governments, corporations, and other multilateral development agencies, contributing to the advancement of social and economic development.Alina's career began in Australia, where she honed her skills at two global companies within the WPP Group, operating across the Asia Pacific region and serving renowned clients such as BP, Kodak, GE Money, and Fosters Group.About The Radical FundThe Radical Fund is an early-stage VC fund dedicated to investing in founders who are actively advancing climate resilience in Southeast Asia. Their portfolio comprises a spectrum of adaptation and mitigation ventures, fostering an inclusive climate transition toward a sustainable future.The fund recognizes that climate mitigation and decarbonization efforts, on their own, are insufficient to address the unique challenges faced by emerging markets in coping with climate change. These nations, disproportionately affected by environmental shifts, require more comprehensive solutions that go beyond emissions reduction.The Radical Fund's investments are directed towards early-stage entrepreneurs who possess an intimate understanding of their customers - their needs, behaviors, and specific market or industry challenges. These founders have not only identified a pressing issue within their domain but have also rolled up their sleeves to actively seek innovative solutions.Their Vision:The Radical Fund envisions a future where, by 2030, Southeast Asia emerges as the world's premier hub for early-stage climate ventures. This vision hinges on the development of scaled products and services, thoughtfully tailored to the requirements of individuals residing in countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. In this vision, climate mitigation efforts are seamlessly integrated with climate adaptation solutions. ----------------------------------------Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.

Positive leaders open doors of opportunity for others. They address the root causes of a problem, not just its symptoms, to empower people to thrive.Reeta Roy, president and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, is a thoughtful leader who tirelessly puts this into action.Listen to her incredible leadership journey on the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast.

Even though the U.S. government avoided a shutdown this week, serious concerns remain over whether lawmakers will be able to hammer out a federal budget for fiscal 2024 within the next 45 days, leaving the future funding of several development programs up in the air. This week we also had an exclusive story on the $1.5 billion Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative, which was temporarily halted amid an audit due to several issues, including the failure to pay workers in Nigeria for months worth of work and missing contracts and receipts. The three-year program, launched by the Mastercard Foundation and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in 2021, is the largest public health partnership between a global philanthropic organization and an African institution and has employed more than 22,000 people. Ahead of the World Bank annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, next week, we reported that the institution's president, Ajay Banga, hopes to make available up to $125 billion additional lending over the next 10 years through reforms. To dig into these stories, as well as to gain an update on PEPFAR's potential reauthorization, tune in to the latest episode of the podcast. Devex President & EiC Raj Kumar sits down with Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger, as well as Olusoji Adeyi, the president of Resilient Health Systems and senior associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, to discuss the most important news this week. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Mosoka Fallah, a distinguished figure in the field of public health in Africa. Dr. Fallah has been a leading force in combatting infectious disease outbreaks across the continent. Notably, his remarkable efforts in mobilizing local communities in Liberia during the 2013-2015 Ebola outbreak earned him recognition as one of Time Magazine's Persons of the Year in 2014. Currently, Dr. Fallah serves as the program manager for Africa CDC's "Saving Lives and Livelihoods" initiative, a groundbreaking $1.5 billion partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This initiative is dedicated to promoting vaccine equity in Africa by supporting vaccine distribution, manufacturing, and bolstering the region's public health infrastructure. During our conversation, Dr. Fallah provides insights into the progress of the "Saving Lives and Livelihoods" initiative to date, shedding light on the pivotal role that digital health and technology play in enabling the initiative to reach its ambitious objectives. For more information about the "Saving Lives and Livelihoods" initiative, please visit: https://africacdc.org/saving-lives-and-livelihoods/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.

The audience will learn how to identify and manage the anxiety and uncertainly of addressing equity inclusion and belonging in any organization and society.One of the greatest feelings of uncertainty leaders experience is how to have important conversations and take critical actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Many leaders believe that these are some of the hardest skills to learn. This episode will help leaders learn how to identify and manage the anxiety and uncertainly of addressing equity inclusion and belonging in order to be better able to engage in the actions required to make change.We will interview Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman who is clinical & consulting psychologist who applies his skills of creating sustainable change to leadership & diversity equity & inclusion. He has a broad & international portfolio of clients including Google/Youtube, Mastercard Foundation, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, among others. He is an assistant professor with the department of clinical health psychology at the University of Manitoba and has held three visiting professor positions at Zanzibar University, the State University of Zanzibar and the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.He is the author of an upcoming book, Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence, due out in early 2024, TEDx speaker on “Resolving Unconscious Bias,” and the founder of testbias.com and livingwithracism.com. He was awarded the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Consulting Award by Society of Consulting Psychology. He hosts a podcast on the difficult conversations of racism, called Different People. leadwithdiversity.comtestbias.comlivingwithracism.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rehman-abdulrehman-9412365bInstagram: @Dr.R.Abdulrehman #leadwithdiversity #livingwithracism #leadership development #leadershipconsulting #UnconsciousBias #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What role does youth engagement play in leadership development? What role does it play in building relationships and meaningful careers? Host Sam Bird speaks with veteran youth engagement expert Jocelyn Formsma, CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) about how her extensive experience on youth councils led to her on path to leading a national organization.     In addition to leading the NAFC, Jocelyn is a Board Member of the Indigenous Bar Association, Advisor to the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project and on the Board of Trustees for the Canadian Museum of Human Rights.   Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and sign-up to our newsletter to be notified about our next podcast series. Miigwech for joining us on this journey. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program. To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, and the voices and visions of Indigenous young people visit their website EleV: Taking Flight Together and sign up for their newsletter.  You can also follow EleV on their socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter. New announcements coming soon! You can also follow Indigeous 150+ on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In Don't forget to subscribe and be notified when we drop our next series! A transcription of Episode 5 is available here. Baamaapii!

Fintech, e-commerce, santé, services, transport, climat... Le tech transforme l'Afrique mais les investissements sont encore peu volumineux. Comment acclérer la cadence à l'heure du train de l'IA ? Dans Le Scan, le podcast actu de TelQuel, Landry Benoit et Manal Zainabi reçoivent Nathalie Akon Gabala, directrice exécutive des programmes panafricains à la Mastercard Foundation et Amine El Hazzaz, fondateur et CEO HSeven. L'équipe "Le Scan" par TelQuel Média : Présentation : Landry Benoit Interview : Manal Zainabi et Landry Benoit Montage et réalisation : Adam El Archaoui Soutenez un média indépendant. Abonnez-vous à Telquel : https://telquel.ma/abonnement/

As the largest foundation in Canada and the fifth largest in the world, the Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. With this ambitious mission, it may not come as a surprise to find an equally aspirational leader. In this episode, Douglas Nelson is joined by CEO and President, Reeta Roy, to tell us about the important work the Mastercard Foundation is doing in areas of education and finances. Reeta shares the development of the foundation and the strategies they employ in communities from Sub-Saharan Africa to across Canada. At the heart of it, she highlights the importance of co-creation, of understanding that you don't have all the answers, and, therefore, you must learn to listen. She also discusses her journey as a leader, the people that helped her along the way, and the lessons she learned on what excellence looks like in the social profit sector. Full of great wisdom on leadership and serving, this conversation is not something you would want to miss!

Our World Bank EdTech team is preparing to launch the next iteration of our EdTech Policy Academy and we'll have several Francophone countries joining us. To be a resource for our participants, today's episode is in French. Our EdTech Policy Academy is a four-week hands-on clinic to engage policymakers and educators in conversations about navigating solutions to close educational gaps and prevent learning loss. This is the fourth iteration of the Academy and today four instructors from our upcoming EdTech Policy Academy discuss in French what participants can expect. This initiative is in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Dans cet épisode, Sarah Kleinmann, Christiane Voufo, Souleymane Diabate et Frederico Carvalho nous éclairent sur ce qu'est la EdTech Policy Academy, et l'orientation particulière qu'elle prend cette année en se concentrant sur l'apprentissage hybride et les compétences numériques. En qualité d'instructeurs de la session de printemps 2023, ils mettent en lumière les moments forts de l'expérience d'apprentissage qui attend les participants, ainsi que les réalisations attendues par l'équipe pédagogique. Pour en savoir plus sur la Policy Academy, vous pouvez regarder cette vidéo: https://youtu.be/2HucrXhGl2U.

TW: Discussions on Assualt And TraumaIn this episode of The xMonks Drive, we hear from Karen, a survivor of assault, who shares her story of strength, resilience, and forgiveness. Today's episode is a powerful one as we explore the concept of forgiveness after trauma.We are honoured to have Karen, a survivor of sexual assault, share her story and message of hope with us. This episode is a powerful reminder that forgiveness is a personal choice and can be a tool in the healing process after trauma. Listeners are advised that the episode includes some discussion about Karen's experience of sexual violence that may be distressing or triggering.About Karen Craggs MilneGrowing up in Kenya in a multi-racial home, Karen was always sensitive to inequality and injustice around her.Impacted by childhood rape, Karen decided, at the young age of 13, that she was not going to be trapped in life as a victim, living in shame and being angry at the world.Coaching helped her find healing and freedom. She transformed her pain into an even deeper love, compassion and commitment to elevate humanity.Karen is now a global Coach and Advisor, working with leaders in governments, corporations and NGOs to learn how to recognize and effectively address unconscious bias and discrimination within their organizations and in the communities they serve. Working with clients like the UN, Government of Canada, Adidas and Reebok, the MasterCard Foundation, Karen has shaped more than half a billion dollars worth of international programs and social justice initiatives, bringing hope, healing and a better life for millions of women, men, children and marginalized groups all over the world.Mindful Content Warning - This episode includes some discussion about Karen's experience of sexual violence that may be distressing or triggering.Please take care of yourself and feel free to reach out to Karen directly or seek local resources, if you need support.

Hilda N. Liswani is a sustainability leader with a focus on inclusive innovation. She has more than 10 years of experience working with policymakers, venture capitalists, corporations, and academics to develop, communicate, and implement sustainability strategies. Notable organizations include EPFL, the EU, the Mastercard Foundation, and Siemens. Through her organization WeBloom, she is passionate about diversity and inclusion to transform tech ecosystems around the world. She has been awarded the Queen's Young Leaders Award and honored as a Forbes 30 under 30. And as a Global Shaper for the World Economic Forum, she is part of a community of change makers. She believes that innovation can only reach its full potential if it involves everyone. Heidi: Hilda, you are the Executive Director of WeBloom, a non-profit organization based in Zurich. What is your vision for this organization and how did WeBloom come about? Hilda: Our vision at WeBloom is pretty bold and ambitious. We want to transform global tech ecosystems around the world and make them more inclusive. We want them to reflect the society they claim to serve. All these products and services from tech companies designed to help us, the consumers. We want them to reflect society as a whole. The reason WeBloom was created is because in the processes of tech development, tech investment, in all the different areas of the tech industry, there's just not enough inclusion of women and men or cultural minorities. And that's a really critical problem because tech impacts all of our lives. Heidi: There is a connection between diversity, inclusion and sustainability that is obvious to some people but less so to others. Hilda: The relationship between diversity and sustainability? These seem like two very different issues, but they are connected: Most sustainability solutions are actually developed by women. On the investor side, among retail investors, women tend to be more interested in supporting sustainability projects. So they are the main drivers of sustainability. And, most sustainability startups are founded by women. If women develop most sustainability solutions and at the same time do not have access to the right funding, this means that many sustainability solutions do not come to market Heidi: What do you think are the consequences of not addressing these issues? Hilda: According to McKinsey, we will lose 26% of GDP if we don't integrate all women into the economy. And at the end of last year, the Linnean Report was published: a series of studies found that many female executives are currently leaving their jobs because they cannot reconcile them with their values. And on a human level? If women are not able to participate, what does that mean for our society? What does that mean for the younger generation? How are women perceived on a daily basis? How do they experience their daily lives? So there are consequences on both the macro and micro levels. https://www.webloomglobal.com

Join Indigenous 150+ hosts Kathleen Doxtator and Samantha Loney, and co-founder JoAnne Fishburn, who end Season 3 with highlights from the diverse stories created throughout the year and look behind the scenes at the Indigenous 150+ training programs. Tune in to learn how Indigenous 150+ got started, why it's so important to amplify the voices of the many different Indigenous nations from coast to coast to coast, and so much more! To enter the LISTENER SURVEY & GIVE-AWAY (to qualify for the gift give-away you must complete the survey by Midnight, March 1st, 2023!   To follow and listen to the following podcasts:  Divine Rezolutions Podcast, hosted by Kahleen Doxtator (spotify) Herstory The Podcast, by Samantha Loney (spotify) Travelling Métis Podcast (spotify)   To follow and learn more about on social media: Indigenous 150+ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Kathleen Dockstater Yakotshanuni) (Instagram) Samantha Loney (Instagram) Métis and Me Program (instagram) Herstory The Podcast Series by Samantha Loney (instagram) JoAnne Fishburn, Co-founder Indigenous 150+ (linkedin)   To learn more about the Laidlaw Foundation, who supported the Métis and Me program and the - Indigenous Youth & The Community Futures Fund. (next deadline March 2nd, 2023) To stay connected with our community, sign-up to the Indigenous 150+ newsletter: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe   The Indigenous 150+ podcast series is a Good Influence Films initiative in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation.   THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR LISTENING!  Please SUBSBRIBE now on your favourite podcast app to be notified when we release our next season!!

Zorga Qaunaq, a self-taught Inuit tattoo artist and multidisciplinary artmaker, educator and business owner shares her story with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasm. Zorga shares what drew her to Inuit tattooing and how that's led to her to start her own podcast that connects young inuit to their history and culture. Follow Zorga on Instragram @heygorgzilla  Follow Zorga's upcoming podcast on instagram @Inuverypodcast   This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation.   To join our community and learn more about our events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe  

Season 3 host, Amanda Elizabeth, a youth from the Kitchener Waterloo Region shares their experiences navigating the realities of mental health as an Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit youth and her dream to help youth reconnect with their cultures with "The Urban Indigenous" podcast. This episode was produced and hosted by fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau.  To follow Amanda Elizabeth's upcoming podcast "The Urban Indigenous": https://m.facebook.com/groups/1201800430359365 This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Have you ever thought of working in health care? Indigenous 150+ podcaster Hanna Sewell, a nurse and member of Batchewana First Nation speaks to the rewards and challenges of nursing and the stresses of the past few years. This interview is a healthy reminder about the importance of self-care and to have empathy for those working in healthcare. Host: Samantha Loney To listen to Hanna's episode Matriach In Medicine: The Journey of Healthcare Specialist Elaine Johnston To listen to the pilot of host Samantha Loney's fictional podcast comedy 'Herstory: It's a Man's World" This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe      

What does it take to move the dial on MMIWG2S+? Meet Inuk advocate and activist Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau as she shares about the ground-breaking research she did with the Iskweu project that revealed many more missing individuals than had been recorded by police. Learn about her work with Iskweu and their plans for a new podcast! To learn more about the Iskwe Project an initiative of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal which aims to irradicate MMIWG2S+ in the greater Montreal area and supports women and families who have loved ones that have gone missing:  http://www.nwsm.info/en/iskweu-project Like & Follow Iskweu Project on Facebook and Instagram Follow Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau: https://www.tiktok.com/@arcticfrostbyte Listen to other episodes on Indigenous 150+ hosted and produced by Janis: The Iskweu Project: Raising Awareness for Change   Connie Walker: Sharing Stories from the Indigenous Side of History   Nakuset & The Montréal Native Women's Shelter: Restoring lives with Care   Read the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Calls For Justice  If you need support the First Nations and Inuit Hotline can be contacted at 1-855-242-3310. This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To be learn more about our podcasts, guests, events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasam, raised in Moosonee with family roots from Attawapiskat, speaks with host Zorga Qaunaq. Beading and learning traditional crafting skills from the age of nine, Danasco speaks about her love for fashion activism and her experience with the First People's Innovation Lab which brings together modern technology with traditional arts and crafts. She shares what got her into podcasting why it's important to talk about cultural appropriation and why it's so wrong. Listen to Danasso's episode Tia Kennedy: Pursuing Dreams with Gratitude. Follow Danasco Chakasum on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danascochakasum Follow host Zorga Qaunaq on Instagram at @heyzorgzilla To follow Zorga's upcoming INUVERY podcast celebrating Inuit culture: https://www.instagram.com/inuverypodcast/ This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe  

Host Nika Paziuk speaks with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Kassidy Bernard, a Two-Spirit L'Nu from We'koqma'q, Unama'ki about their love and connection to their home community. Kassidy, a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design shares her journey as a graphic design artist and entrepreneur, the responsibility that comes with Indigenous representation and centring Mi'kmaq values.  To follow Kassidy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassidyraine/ To learn more about Kassidy's design company Patuokn visit: https://patuokn.com/ This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe    

To follow and learn more about Nika's upcoming podcast Modern Métis: Matriarchs in Training Follow Nika Paziuk on Linked In  This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe      

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Matthew Grollnek (@MatthewGrollnek), the Lead in Employability and the Future of Work for the Mastercard Foundation in Africa. His work focuses on exploring ways that future economic trends, new forms of work, and emerging technologies can help young people access dignified and fulfilling work across Africa. During this episode Matt shared why he decided to live in Zambia after working for the Peace Corps, the opportunities and issues facing Africa over the next 30 years in terms of the future of work, the best cities and countries to check out in Africa as a digital nomad, and the biggest business opportunities around creating services for nomadic families.

Tia Kennedy, a dedicated activist and entrepreneur from the Oneida Nation of The Thames and Walpole Island First Nation shares with host Danasco Chakasum, how her committment to being a good community member evolved into her role as an activist. They discuss her use of social media, volunteering in community, recent national and international opportnites all of which may not be as peaching as they seem! Follow Tia Kennedy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiinewkwe Follow Danasco Chakasum on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danascochakasum This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe      

Elaine Johnston, Former Chief and Councillor of Serpent River and leader in delivering frontline health care shares her days as a student and how her journey evolved from a helicopter paramedic into helping create the first Indigenous Health Access Centre in Ontario. She also shares her journey as a healer to bridge traditional knowledge with modern medicine to improve the health and wellness of Indigenous peoples. This compelling episode is hosted by Hanna Sewell, a registered nurse who is interested in sharing the voices, challenges and successes of frontline workers. To follow Hanna Sewell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanna.sewell.94/ This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe  

Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk discuss the making of The Art of Sovereignty podcast (TVO), the abscence of Indigneous artists in art history curriculum, and their journey to shine a light on 8 First Nations artists who fought to reclaim their voices and their identities through their work. Hosted by Amanda Elizabeth. To Listen to the Art of Sovereignty: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/the-art-of-sovereignty To follow Shelby Lisk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyliskphoto To follow Chris Beaver: https://www.instagram.com/beaver.media To follow Amanda Elizabeth's upcoming podcast "The Urban Indigenous": https://m.facebook.com/groups/1201800430359365 This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail and Mastercard Foundation.Well, greetings, you curious Herle Burly-ites! We have a fascinating panel discussion on tap for you today. It's inspired by my friend Dale Eisler's book: “From Left to Right: Saskatchewan's Political and Economic Transformation.” How did a province like Saskatchewan, really the cradle of socialism in Canada – the birthplace of the CCF/NDP – become the most reliably right-wing province in the country? All in one generation! You Herle Burly-ites know that I'm Prelate-born and Regina-raised. I'm really excited Dale is joining me here, today. Author, former journalist, senior federal public servant and currently Senior Policy Fellow at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy in Regina. Joining Dale and I for the discussion: 2 other sons of Saskatchewan! Kory Teneycke and Dwain Lingenfelter. You all know, Kory. Mr. Good-hair, Conservative Party Electoral Success Guru, Curse of Politics Panelist. And Dwain, another towering Saskatchewan public figure. He's the former leader of the provincial NDP, President of the party, and in the governments of Blakeney and Romanow, Minister of a number of different key portfolios as well as Deputy Premier.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail and Mastercard Foundation.Alright, Herle Burly-ites, in Air Quotes Media's effort to always be on top of all the issues you care about – here we are recording this podcast a mere 6 or so hours after the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, which is only 43 days and 18 hours less time than Ms. Truss' entire Prime Minister-ship. I don't know whether that's impressive or just sad.I'm gonna go with impressive, mainly because of the strength of the guest we have on here to talk about it all. We are lucky – lucky I say – to welcome our excellent friend of the pod, Andrew MacDougall. Andrew is the former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Now he lives in London, where he's a Director at Trafalgar Strategy, and writes about politics and current affairs in all the best journalistic places. But for the purposes of our conversation, we're going to spend a little time going back from here.What are the circumstances that led to a head of lettuce outlasting Liz Truss?Why have we had 5 Tory PMs in 6 years? What are the democratic implications of that?And how has the long tail of Brexit shaped all of this?Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

Pete Kingsley is the Student Development Coordinator for the MasterCard Foundation scholars at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode, Kingsley talks about secondary or vicarious trauma; the tricky balance between values, intent, and capacity for pastoral care; the burden of care placed upon supervisors; structural challenges driving the demand for mental health services among university students; the power of listening; and creative ideas for improved institutional support that move beyond coping mechanisms.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review!You can also subscribe to BeDo's quarterly newsletter for exclusive updates about upcoming episodes and events.Is there a topic you'd like to see covered? Know someone we should talk to? Get in touch at hello@gowithbedo.com. We'd love to hear from you.Happy listening!

Episode #35 - An enjoyable conversation about family connectivity, stories from his role as Governor-General, being a grandparent, hockey, and growing up in Northern Ontario. Erin Davis & Doug Robinson are honoured to be joined by The Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor-General of Canada and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation on the green bench.  "Who are you anyway?" In a story from Repulse Bay, during a Terry Fox Run, about a young Inuit lad who approached David with this question. "The question, 'Who am I?' Permits you to see yourself through the eyes of others." -The Right Honourable David Johnston Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Davis shares stories about playing hockey with the Esposito Brothers and the aspiration of being a professional hockey player. Doug asks, are you a Toronto Maple Leafs or Ottawa Senators suppoter? Answer, "Any Canadian team in the finals." "In Northern Ontario, you learn to skate before you walk." -David Johnston Married to Sharon in 1964, although more years together as David was her first date in high school when she was 13.  Coming up to their 60th anniversary, they plan to gather the 5 daughters and 14 grandchildren to celebrate as a family. Honourary Doctorates for more than 25 Universities and learning institutions, law degrees from Cambridge and Queens University, Officer of the Order of Canada and promoted to Companion (the orders highest level).   Learn about the importance of family connections and human connectivity, something David Johnston & Ron Schlegel have discussed on the #ElderWisdom bench. (Video) "If the day was a little difficult, you come home, join your family and say all is well." -David Johnston "All the important things in life I've learned from my children and now my grandchildren." -David Johnston Hear how David & Sharon received the names: Grandpa Book & Grannie Sunrise What names do you have for your grandparents or how do your grandchildren call you?  Share with us on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag. In the USA, citizens are paid to give blood and charged to receive blood.  A great story in Canada, that Canadians give just to look after their neighbours without needing to know where it is going. "I've changed dramatically 5 times, all to the credit of my daughters." - David Johnston Erin & Doug have been fined for how they addressed David on this episode and invited to donate to the Rideau Hall Foundation.  Hear more about the work of the foundation and some of the initiatives to create a smarter more caring country. Partnership with Mastercard Foundation to fund 10,000 Indigenous young people to become teachers Governor General's Innovation Awards The Queen Elizabeth Scholars Michener Awards to celebrate finalists for public media and journalism Roméo LeBlanc - Caring Canadian Awards for Volunteerism/Sovereign's Medal of Volunteerism The Rideau Hall Foundation is an independent and non-political charitable organization established to mobilize ideas, people, and resources across the country to tap into our national spirit and help realize our shared aspirations. The RHF works closely with the Office of the Governor General and our many partners to connect, honour, and inspire Canadians. Donations can be made to: https://rhf-frh.ca/donate/ Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. ----more---- The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence. "The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada. #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca