Podcasts about rotary peace fellow

Join us for Season 14, Episode 4 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Natalija Vojno, a global leader working at the intersection of environmental policy, peacebuilding, and youth leadership.  Natalia shares her multifaceted career at the intersection of water, peace, and sustainability.  She highlights the importance of a long-term vision, nurturing relationships, and pursuing further education, such as her involvement in the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to pivot into a field focused on making a difference, particulary in sustainability and impact, this is a must listen epsiode. Why take a listen: Inspiring Career Path: Discover Natalia's journey from undergraduate studies to a specialist in water diplomacy, enriched by her personal experiences in conflict-impacted regions. Key Organizations and Initiatives: Learn about influential organizations like the Water Youth Network and Natalia's contributions to nonprofits. Education and Skill Development: Understand the significance of building relationships and further education opportunities, such as the Rotary Peace Fellowship, to advance your career. Global Water Issues: Gain insights into the complexities of water as a source of cooperation and conflict, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable water governance. Innovative Solutions: Explore the burgeoning world of startups and technologies aimed at improving water management, offering inspiration for pursuing a career in sustainability and innovation.   Resources from the Podcast PCDN Global Rotary Peace Fellowship International Water Association Josh's Water Jobs Canadian Water Network Canadian Water Resources Association Council for the Great Lakes Region Lost Rivers Art of Loving by Eric Fromm Bio: Natalija is a peace innovator and environmental mediator with a decade of experience in water governance and youth engagement. She has spoken at the UN High-Level Political Forum on youth leadership in transboundary water governance and co-founded the Water Youth Network, designing collaborative spaces for youth in water diplomacy. As an advisor to UNEP's Faith for Earth Youth Council, she supports interfaith youth advocacy for environmental protection. Through her organization Our Future First, she has led peacebuilding initiatives like the Balkan Youth Environmental Assembly and watershed projects in the Humber River. Trained in mediation by Clingendael Institute, MBBI, and Soliya, she holds degrees from the University of Toronto (BA), UNESCO-IHE (MSc), and International Christian University (MA, as a Rotary Peace Fellow). She has also served as a speechwriter for Ontario's Minister of the Environment, led campaigns on Great Lakes pollution, and co-hosted innovation labs like UNLEASH Hacks Japan 2021 and Water Innovation Lab Danube+. Explore her work further via RainGrid or her LinkedIn profile. PCDN Resources Make your inbox amazing with our new Career Digest subscription option for less than the cost a cup of coffee per month. Like our Weekly Free Newsletter, but with even more value. Delivered 5–6 days a week, you'll get over 200 human curated opportunities every month—including jobs, fellowships, funding options, impact news, socent opps trainings, remote roles and more. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance, this digest provides the world's best human-curated impact opportunities to fuel your career. Interested in subscribing for a group or organization. Get in contact. Other Terrific PCDN Resources. Social Change Career Podcast: Access over 170 episodes featuring changemakers worldwide. Available at https://pcdn.global/listen or any major podcast platform. Sign up for our Free AI for Impact Newsletter - Get amazing AI for Impact jobs, funding, consultancies, tools, tips and ethical insights. PCDN Free Weekly Impact Newsletter: Explore global social impact jobs, funding, and opportunities. Sign up here

What is "positive peace" and how do we achieve it? Joe asks Chenai Kadungure, a Rotary Peace Fellow from Zimbabwe, now living in Toronto, and a founding member of the Rotary Club of Global Partners in Peace.

Katherine Hughes-Fraitekh. A Rotary Peace Fellow and An Expert on Peace Building by Barbara Gaughen-Muller

In Episode 19 of Season 12, Maria Antonia Perez shares her inspiring story of leveraging art for social impact. From her beginnings as a graphic designer in Medellin, Colombia, to her role as a global peace-building advocate, Maria's journey highlights how creativity can transform communities. Why Take a Listen: Art's Impact in Conflict Zones: - Understand how growing up in Medellin, a city shaped by Colombia's conflict, influenced Maria's belief in the power of art to drive social change and heal communities. - Explore her approach to using art as a tool for addressing and healing societal issues in areas affected by violence. Maria's Global Peace Building Journey: - Follow Maria's path from volunteering in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami to leading peace education initiatives with Peace Boat. - Learn how her work in Sri Lanka, Japan, Cambodia, and Colombia has crafted her unique perspective on integrating art and peace-building. The Creative Intersection of Arts, Education, and Social Innovation: - Discover how Maria's innovative projects, such as mural painting and art camps for children, contribute to lasting social impact and community engagement. - Hear her insights on the '4 C's'—curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration—and their crucial role in both personal and societal growth. Career Insights and Inspiration: - Gain inspiration from Maria's career journey, moving from graphic design to becoming an influential peace-builder and advocate for using art in social transformation. - Learn how she turned her skills and passion into a global career focused on creating meaningful change through creative initiatives. Get tons of practical insights on advancing a career of impact. Maria Antonia Perez's experiences offer a powerful example of how art, when combined with dedication and innovation, can make a significant impact on both local and global scales. Bio  María Antonia Pérez is a committed and passionate Colombian woman with over 20 years of experience in social transformation. She has developed impactful processes in the social, cultural, and educational fields, leveraging strategic and creative thinking, education for peace, and social transformation. Her work spans multiple sectors, particularly with international non-profit organizations. María Antonia has contributed to art, peace culture Peacebuilding, and social transformation projects in Colombia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Japan. She has served as an advisor to the international NGO Peace Boat, promoting peace education programs, sustainable tourism, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With a Master's Degree in Management of Social Innovation and Local Development, and as a Rotary Peace Fellow, a Positive Peace Activator and a Asia-Pacific Leadership program alumni, she has made significant strides in fostering peace and cultural citizenship. Previously, María Antonia worked on Cultural Citizenship positions in Bogota and Medellin with the City halls leading projects of Art for social transformation.  

I'm a huge believer in the power of food to create connection but can it also promote peace? That seems big... Today's guest is Dr Elaine Pratley, a lawyer and Rotary Peace Fellow who's written a PhD on Peace and Conflict and the power of food to forge change. Elaine is the founder of Peace Kitchen, an event series which encourages people to gather to learn, understand, empathise and work towards peace. https://www.peacekitchen.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues.  Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Join me as I introduce you to my very first Peace fellow Wisdom Addo. He speaks to me from Ghana Africa. On the call we are also joined by Peace fellow sponsor Julie West. They both tell us about the West African Center for Peace Foundation and tell us about Peace Jams that's right Peace Jams! Great name don't you think? Join us for a conversation about the fascinating and wonderful work being done to promote peace on the African continent, the conversation starts now

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Nick Millward, who is the U.S. Co-Director of Friends of Mongolia. Nick Millward earned a bachelor's in international studies at Virginia Military Institute. Upon graduating, he served as an Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps for 7 years, where he was eventually stationed in Japan, enabling him to travel to Mongolia. He left the military in 2021 and is pursuing a Masters of Peace and Conflict Studies as a Rotary Peace Fellow at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Nick is developing advanced skills in conflict resolution with a background in Central and East Asian Studies; he has experience collaborating with multiple NGO's and institutions and is eager to develop a robust network of volunteers and practitioners who strengthen community relations.Nick speaks to USAI Program Assistant Tarang about the work that Friends of Mongolia does within the country to foster community-building. Support the show

Episode 5 of Season 11 feutures Kiran Singh Sirah,  a renowned Folklorist, Storytelling for Change specialist, Artist, and Peacebuilder. With a career spanning over two decades, Kiran has developed award-winning programs in arts, culture, and human rights. He has been recognized globally and has supported and advises many leading global and local institutions working on dialogue, narrative change and arts-based engagement. This episode will focus on the career lessons Kiran has learned in using storytelling as a tool for social justice and peacebuilding. Why You Should Tune In: Learn from Kiran's extensive career on how to navigate the impact sector through storytelling and peacebuilding. Gain actionable advice on building a fulfilling career that intersects with social justice, arts, and human rights. Explore the role of storytelling in creating social empathy and fostering community connections. In This Episode, We'll Dive Into: 1. Career Lessons in Storytelling: Kiran will share insights on how storytelling has been a pivotal tool in his career, helping to drive social change. 2. Navigating the Impact Sector: Understand the steps Kiran took to build a career that intersects storytelling, peacebuilding, and social justice. 3. Global Career Milestones: Kiran will discuss key moments in his career, including his advisory role to UNESCO Scotland, As a Rotary Peace Fellow and his recognition at the United Nations Peace Week. 4. The Importance of Interdisciplinary Work: Learn how Kiran's career has benefited from an interdisciplinary approach, combining arts, human rights, healthcare, community development and social justice. 5 Advice for Aspiring Impact Professionals: Kiran will offer tips for those looking to build a career in the impact sector, emphasizing the role of storytelling and community engagement.   PCDN.global News Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.

Have you ever felt inadequate, fumbling for the right words to encourage, inspire or comfort someone in a tough situation? Our conversation this week on Counter Culture takes us behind the scenes with Scott Martin and some of the challenging conversations he has mediating conflict in places all over the world. He just returned from Europe, training people through the traumas of conflict and war, specifically with those suffering the effects in Ukraine right now. He guides us through those delicate conversations and how we can show up and meet people where they are at. So many good practical tips. Scott Martin is a Mediator & Conflict Coach with Mediators Beyond Borders International, a landscape architect-turned-peacebuilder, a former chapter president of MBBI-LA and former co-leader of MBBI's Rwanda project. Martin has been engaged with MBBI for about a decade as a founding member. In 2017, Martin became a Rotary Peace Fellow at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt inadequate, fumbling for the right words to encourage, inspire or comfort someone in a tough situation? Our conversation this week on Counter Culture takes us behind the scenes with Scott Martin and some of the challenging conversations he has mediating conflict in places all over the world. He just returned from Europe, training people through the traumas of conflict and war, specifically with those suffering the effects in Ukraine right now. He guides us through those delicate conversations and how we can show up and meet people where they are at. So many good practical tips.Scott Martin is a Mediator & Conflict Coach with Mediators Beyond Borders International, a landscape architect-turned-peacebuilder, a former chapter president of MBBI-LA and former co-leader of MBBI's Rwanda project. Martin has been engaged with MBBI for about a decade as a founding member. In 2017, Martin became a Rotary Peace Fellow at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.

Have you ever felt inadequate, fumbling for the right words to encourage, inspire or comfort someone in a tough situation? Our conversation this week on Counter Culture takes us behind the scenes with Scott Martin and some of the challenging conversations he has mediating conflict in places all over the world. He just returned from Europe, training people through the traumas of conflict and war, specifically with those suffering the effects in Ukraine right now. He guides us through those delicate conversations and how we can show up and meet people where they are at. So many good practical tips.Scott Martin is a Mediator & Conflict Coach with Mediators Beyond Borders International, a landscape architect-turned-peacebuilder, a former chapter president of MBBI-LA and former co-leader of MBBI's Rwanda project. Martin has been engaged with MBBI for about a decade as a founding member. In 2017, Martin became a Rotary Peace Fellow at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.

Featuring Innovator, Peacebuilder, Artist, Nonprofit Management Specialist and Rotary Peace Fellow (from Uppsala University) Marcus Tan de Bibiana. Marcus shares strategic ways in which his personal interests such as art, wellness & conflict resolution became professional areas. Over his career to date, Marcus has engaged in diverse roles including project management, peer learning, & art. In challenging environments, his past few years consulting involved peacebuilding & resilience planning & assessment, decolonized learning, humanitarian operations, participatory processes & photovoice. To access the 100+ previous episodes  https://pcdn.global/listen/ If you prefer to watch the live recorded episode  

In this penultimate episode of our series on Conflict and War, Palestinian/American Jonathan Brenneman shares on the history of the conflict in Palestine and the witness of the Palestinian Christian church to the world. Jonathan comes from a long line of Mennonites on his father's side and a prominent Palestinian Christian family on his mother's side. He grew up attending Lima Mennonite Church. After graduating high school he participated in the Mennonite Mission Network's Radical Journey program in Northern Ireland before attending Huntington University, where he studied History and Philosophy. He then worked with Christian/Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT) Palestine Project in Hebron, where they built partnerships with Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers to transform violence and oppression. Jonathan was a Rotary Peace Fellow studying at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok Thailand and holds a master's degree in International Peace Studies at Notre Dame's Kroc Institute. That program included a six-month internship with Ndifuna Ukwazi in Cape Town South Africa, an organization which advocates for more just land policies. In 2017, he participated in the Mennonite Voluntary Service program, volunteering with MC USA to facilitate the writing, passing, and implementation of the Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine Resolution. He went on to work with Friends of Sabeel North America, promoting Palestinian Liberation theology, and Eyewitness Palestine, promoting responsible travel to Palestine. He currently resides in Syracuse New York, where he continues to advocate for peace, justice, and equality for everyone living in Historic Palestine.

Lorelei Higgins is the Community Lead for the Anti-Racism work with the City of Calgary and consults on Indigenous relations matters. She also has experience working as a Cultural Mediator, Rotary Peace Fellow, and Positive Peace Activator. As a Métis Canadian, Lorelei comes by her peace-building roots naturally. She has led conflict transformation projects globally, with a focus on Indigenous human rights. Lorelei is also Mrs. Canada Globe 2021 and will be one of the longest-serving Mrs. Canada's to date, with 18 months by the time she crowns the next one.  In this podcast episode, Lorelei starts off by speaking about her formative years growing up in Canada and what inspired her to become an empowering woman and leader. She then talks about why she is so passionate about peacebuilding and what the word means to her. Lorelei then gives advice on how someone can become a change-make and peacebuilder to successfully build peace in their community. Also, she explains how peace conversations can be a way of increasing connectors and decreasing dividers in any community. Lorelei has participated in many prestigious national leadership programs and has worked with many leaders. She then shares her opinion on what separates a good leader from a great leader. Lorelei has won Mrs. Canada Globe 2021 competition, a pageant for Ms./Mrs. Women who are married, separated, divorced or widowed. It also raises money for a charity addressing women's empowerment. Lorelei shares what it meant for her to win. She also explains what it means to win as a Métis woman from Canada. Lorelei is married and a mother of two kids. She provides advice for aspiring young mothers to have a work/family life balance. Lastly, Lorelei provides her definition of greatness and what it means to her. __ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter: https://twitter.com/mumme_ben Medium: https://benjaminmumme.medium.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3fAcFrt Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3DBkSWv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingyourgreatness/ __ Guest: Lorelei Higgins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscanadaglobe2021/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorelei-higgins-mba-944b2614/  Mediators Beyond Borders: https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/   Rotary International: https://www.rotary.org/en  __ Let's Connect

Sarah and Jonathan Nahar specialize in nonviolent action training. Sarah is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Syracuse, NY, focusing on ecological regeneration, community cultivation, and spiritual activism. Sarah was a 2019 Rotary Peace Fellow and worked at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta, GA. She has been the Executive Director of Community Peacemaker Teams, which is an organization doing third-party nonviolent intervention in areas of lethal conflict worldwide. Jonathan has also been a leader in Community Peacemaker Teams and has been active in Palestinian liberation activism and countering Christian Zionism.   LINKS: Community Peacemaker Teams: https://cpt.org Stir Up Peace video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL93LFx-9e_ygNKEibtFEaQUnIya3SYulW Salim Munayer podcast interview (Episode #7): https://peacecatalystpodcast.podbean.com/e/salim-munayer-reconciliation-in-israel-palestine/ Telos: https://www.telosgroup.org   Edited and produced by Nicole Gibson Music: Soulmates by Yigit Atilla

Scarlett Hawkins is a gender-based violence specialist and storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. Scarlett has worked for both the International Organization for Migration, the UN Migration Agency, and the United Nations Population Fund in Vanuatu; and previously worked on gender issues for several non-governmental organizations across Europe. Scarlett is currently a Rotary Peace Fellow at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.In this episode, Scarlett discusses her experiences living and working in Vanuatu on programs to address gender-based violence… the importance and benefits of bringing our whole self to work… opportunities and challenges associated with relocating or living in a new place… the importance of reflecting on the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves… defining risk-taking as “going for the greater story”... facing the question “Am I enough?”... attention deficit hyperactivity disorder… forgiving other people and forgiving ourselves.  (Australia)

December 2, 2020 Asha Asokan is an extraordinary Rotary Peace Fellow who got her start in peacebuilding in Sudan, where she first worked for the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission as a contractor and then moved to South Sudan with the Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP). With NP, she succeeded in stopping warring sides in South Sudan! See https://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org/blog/south-sudan-news/387-the-small-girl-and-the-big-men. She is currently working with Nonviolent Peaceforce in Minneapolis for the protection of civilians by improving their safety and security through Unarmed Civilian Protection approaches. Previously, in her role as Child Protection Officer with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, she advocated and negotiated directly with armed forces and groups to stop child recruitment and other grave child rights violations in South Sudan. She also supported the Office of the UN Special Representative to the SG on Children and Armed Conflict (UNSRSG CAAC) in NY for the protection of children in armed conflict. She is now co-chairing a Working Group on Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping, and Peacemaking with Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS), a global platform, based in DC. She is also serving on the Rotary Action Group for Peace Subcommittee on Nuclear Weapons Education. -- See the video at: PeoplePoweredPlanet.com -- Music by: „World Citizen“ Jahcoustix feat. Shaggy courtesy of Dominik Haas, Telefonica and EoM Also, check out the film on World Citizen #1 Garry Davis at: www.theworldismycountry.com

Alaa Hammouda, Rotary Peace Fellow and human rights activist, joins us to discuss the situation in Gaza. Alaa talks about growing support for the Palestinians in the Middle East and beyond.

Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, and the author of "The American Farce Unravels: Shreds of January 6th," joins us to discuss the criminal investigation into former President Trump's business practices. The New York Attorney General has announced that her office is involved in an in-depth investigation into the former president's business empire.Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss Israel. Congresswoman Rashid Tlaib (D-MI) has confronted President Biden over his unconditional support for Israel. Also, Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the Chair of the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee, has reversed his push to pause arms sales to Israel.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. The US-assisted overthrow of the democratically elected Ukrainian government in 2014 has created a failed state that is heavily influenced by pro-Nazi ultra-nationalist groups. The US' actions in Eastern Europe achieved the opposite of what its regime-change propaganda claims.Alaa Hammouda, Rotary Peace Fellow and human rights activist, joins us to discuss Yemen. Leaders of the Ansar Allah resistance movement in Yemen have stated that they are eager to import their strategies and battlefield knowledge to the Palestinians. Alaa talks about growing support for the Palestinians in the Middle East and beyond.Danny Sjursen, retired US Army Major and author of "Patriotic Dissent: America in the Age of Endless War," joins us to discuss his latest article, "The Russian Bounty Story Is a Deadly Example of Fake News." Danny points out the "dangers of escalating tensions between two of the world's greatest nuclear powers and the flagrant disregard for facts many Democrats and corporate media outlets have exhibited in their rhetoric regarding Russia."Journalist and author Caleb Maupin joins us to discuss China. China continues to exhibit technological prowess as they land a Mars rover, launch a new ocean observation satellite, and break ground on a new nuclear energy project with Russia.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss the US economy. Dr. Tauheed discusses Google's announcement of new privacy features for Android phones, without mentioning a limitation on ad tracking. Marjorie Cohn, professor of law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, and a former president of the National Lawyers Guild, joins us to discuss her latest article. Marjorie argues that the US is complicit in Israel's crimes in Gaza. She also argues that the Palestinians have a lawful right to resist the occupation.

The Tennessee World Affairs Council in association with Belmont University Center for International Business, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Peoria Area World Affairs Council and the University of Tennessee Center for Global Engagement present: Women at the Table: The Importance of Women's Voices in International Affairs A Conversation On Political, Economic Issues Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12:00-1:00 PM CT The participation of women's organizations and other civil society groups makes a peace agreement 64% less likely to fail. Then why are women only 6% of signatories in major peace processes? This is one of the many questions that the Tennessee World Affairs Council will address this month at our event: Women at the Table: The Importance of Women's Voices in International Affairs. The discussion will be moderated by TNWAC board member, Ms. Amanda Knarr, and will cover a range of political and economic topics, with a specific focus on the importance of including women in peace building initiatives. Held on April 21st from 12-1 pm Central Time the panel will feature six distinguished women from around the world, including Ms. Sharon K. Roberson, President & CEO of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee; Dr. Marlene Spoerri, Director of Inclusive Diplomacy and Systems Change at Independent Diplomat; Dr. Jennifer F. Klot, Partner, Policy & Praxis for Social Change; Ms. Mary Montague, European Representative for Mediators Beyond Borders International; Ms. Gwendolyn Myers, Founder & Executive Director of Messengers of Peace-Liberia Inc.; and Ms. Lorelei Higgins, Métis Canadian Cultural Mediator, a Rotary Peace Fellow, and Positive Peace Activator. TNWAC thanks Dr. Gretchen Neisler, Vice Provost for International Affairs at the University of Tennessee for sharing opening remarks.

If you ask me who is the face of the XXI century peacebuilder professional, I would say its Manal El Tayar. Manal is a Rotary Peace Fellow, trilingual development professional with 7+ years of experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation skills in the fields of economic development and peace & justice transformation. Manal has represented Lebanon in a number of regional and international competitions as a national level track and field athlete.  In Episode 10 of Season 8 you learn how Manal moved over 20 times in her childhood and youth years as a result of living in war-ravaging Lebanon and how she ran as a coping mechanism.  Behind every successful professional, there is a story of pain and resilience. This is Manal's story. Currently, Manal is the Cora Weiss Peacebuilding Fellow GNPW (Global Network of Women Peacebuilding); Fragile States Peacebuilding Advisor at Tearfund and Founding Member and Director of Programs at UI (Unconventional International). Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. *Episode recorded on March 3rd, 2021 **I lost count, we are on Episode 10 not 9,  Ooops.  My bad.   Key Links Rotary Peace Fellowship Cora Weiss Peacebuilding Fellow Unconventional International Tearfund   ***New product*** PCDN.global is launching our first ever online workshops on all this career of change. First workshop was February 1st, stay tuned for more information on the next career PCDN.global career workshop.   Join our free PCDN Impact Career Chats   Book a session PCDN Coaching Services   Become an insider and join the PCDN Career Helping Line     Subscribe to PCDN.global's Daily or Weekly Newsletter This episode was brought to you thanks to the Rotary Peace Fellowship: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowshipsocial change venture that works to bring about structural changes that will

Is the concept of peace an elusive one? Not for Reem Ghunaim, who is the executive director of Rotary Action Group for Peace which promotes peace throughout the world.  She grew up close to the Palestinian refugee camps and came to the US to study as a Rotary Peace Fellow.  She advocates peace as an ecosystem that requires our actions and intentions. She gives us hope as she advances "peace is a choice" for every person, from our day-to-day interactions with others to our communications on social media.    As an international public speaker, she encourages peace initiatives through economic development, social entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and creative arts.rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org

After over a decade working in the medical humanitarian field, Ayako Tsujika, transitioned to work full time in peacebuilding. She is currently working at the Africa Department of JICA, Japan International Cooperation Agency, as a country officer since last summer, and is going to work on its governance and peacebuilding programs in Ivory Coast (in March of 2021).  Ayako has also worked with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders, a humanitarian and medical NGO, in Africa, Asia, and Central America and has been involved in the management of the organization's humanitarian programs in different contexts. In Episode 7 of Season 8 learn how Ayako made this transition possible.  How becoming a Rotary Peace Fellow allowed her to do a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies from Uppsala University and how she transferred her humanitarian skills into the peacebuilding sector. Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.  ***Episode recorded on February 16th, 2021   Key Links: Japan International Cooperation Agency Médecins Sans Frontières Ayako's Linkedin **New product*** PCDN.global is launching our first ever online workshops on all this career of change. First workshop was February 1st, stay tuned for more information on the next career PCDN.global career workshop.   Join free PCDN Impact Career Chats Book a session PCDN Coaching Services Become an insider and join the PCDN Career Helping Line   Subscribe to PCDN.global's Daily or Weekly Newsletter   This episode was brought to you thanks to the Rotary Peace Fellowship: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships  

What happens when the inner markers of success do not match your calling? This is how Mariette Fourmeaux du Sartel initiated her counterintuitive and yet profound transformational journey to transforming the U.S. prison system. In Episode 5 of Season 8 listen how a profound meditation session led to a prison visit, which led to organizing TEDx Talks with inmates and ultimately creating a project to break cycles of violence within the US prison system. Mariette is a 2020 Rotary Peace Fellow, she has over 2 decades in corporate and start-ups.  A dual bachelor in engineering and economics from Brown and an MBA from Berkeley.  Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.  ***Episode recorded on February 4rd, 2021 Key Links: Brilliance Inside TEDx Talks at Donovan Correctional Facility Mariette's Linkedin ***New product*** PCDN.global is launching our first ever online workshops on all this career of change. First workshop was February 1st, stay tuned for more information on the next career PCDN.global career workshop.   Join our free PCDN Impact Career Chats Book a session PCDN Coaching Services Become an insider and join the PCDN Career Helping Line   Subscribe to PCDN.global's Daily or Weekly Newsletter   This episode was brought to you thanks to the Rotary Peace Fellowship: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships              

Sajjad Hussain Changezi was a Rotary Peace Fellow at North Carolina University. He is a Hazara Human Rights Activist. Sajjad comes on the podcast to discuss the recent barbaric killings of Haraza coal mine workers, his hunger strike, Imran Khan's comments and the history of the Hazara community. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation. We do deep dive long form podcasts to show you the many shades that encapsulate The Pakistan Experience. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. He can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tinder. https://www.facebook.com/Shehzadgs/ https://twitter.com/shehzad89 https://instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh

A pianist from Joseph, Oregon has been named a Rotary Peace Fellow for 2021. He will travel to Uganda with 18 other fellows next fall to study peace and social change in that country. Then he will work on building a global peacemaking index. We'll talk to Seth Kinzie about what the fellowship means to him.

If you wonder how to combine a career in the private sector and business development with international development and gender inclusion, this is your chance to hear from Ellen Maynes who is part of the Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group- which is focused on working with the private sector in developing countries. In Episode 18 of Season 6, Ellen, a Rotary Peace Fellow, shares her over 20-year long journey working across the private and nonprofit sectors in Asia Pacific and Europe prior to joining the IFC. For twelve years, she worked for global brands like Ford in Australia and Volkswagen in Ireland.   Ellen has a Bachelor's degree in Business (Marketing) and Master of International Development from RMIT University in Melbourne. In 2016, Ellen completed the Rotary Global Peace Fellowship at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. To hear the episode click here. Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.   Key Links: IFC The Business Case for Employer Supported Childcare in Fiji World Vision Australia World Bank Jobs Related topics Have you seen the new PCDN.global  We love changemakers and our mission is to support your journey to change the world while making a living. PCDN Coaching Services. We love to help you because of your commitment to change. Helping the world is a tough business.  So let us help you so you continue your mission. Book a 15 minute free consult. Need career advice? Need it now? Join PCDN Career Helping Line. Go ask your questions, help answer others and participate in fruitful discussion to advance your social change career. Almost 20k individuals and organizations already receive this amazing resource to keep them up to date and ready to put their passion into action. Subscribe to new and improved Daily or Weekly Newsletter   This episode was brought to you thanks to the Rotary Peace Fellowship: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships        

Is it possible to run your own business firm while simultaneously lead an international peace and development organization? For Bolivian native and Houston resident Ximena Murillo, not only is it possible, it is her life. In Episode 17 of Season 6, Ximena, a Rotary Peace Fellow (class 24), shares how she has been able to hold positions in the private, non-profit and public sectors, while also working for USAID, UN Association, UNDP. Ximena is the President and CEO of United4ChangeCenter for International Development & Global Citizenship (U4C), a global development organization that promotes social justice and sustainable peace in fragile communities around the world.  She is also the CEO of Axess Global Business a consulting firm focusing on achieving positive social impact, developing comprehensive CSR strategies, and conducting social audits.  To hear the episode click here. Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.   Key Links:   10,000 small business   United4ChangeCenter Axess Global Business Stanford social entrepreneurship   Related topics Have you seen the new PCDN.global  We love changemakers and our mission is to support your journey to change the world while making a living.   PCDN Coaching Services. We love to help you because of your commitment to change. Helping the world is a tough business.  So let us help you so you continue your mission. Book a 15 minute free consult.   Need career advice? Need it now? Join PCDN Career Helping Line. Go ask your questions, help answer others and participate in fruitful discussion to advance your social change career.   Almost 20k individuals and organizations already receive this amazing resource to keep them up to date and ready to put their passion into action. Subscribe to new and improved Daily or Weekly Newsletter   This episode was brought to you thanks to the Rotary Peace Fellowship: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships          

His grandfather worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi, so from an earlier age Vikas was committed to social change and community development.  In this episode he talks about his education, his experience as Rotary Peace Fellow and what are the key trends and skills in the International Development, Disaster Management fields. Episode 7 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship. A Rotary World Peace Fellow (2006-08), Australia. Vikas is currently the Deputy Director at Save the Children, India.  Vikas is an expert in the field of disaster and emergency management and coordinated inter-agency platform of the humanitarian agencies, U.N., and NGOs globally and in India.   Key links:   Save the Children Vika's Gora video lecture     Related topics Have you seen the new PCDN.global  We love changemakers and our mission is to support your journey to change the world while making a living.   PCDN Coaching Services. We love to help you because of your commitment to change. Helping the world is a tough business.  So let us help you so you continue your mission. Book a 15 minute free consult.   Need career advice? Need it now? Join PCDN Career Helping Line. Go ask your questions, help answer others and participate in fruitful discussion to advance your social change career.   Almost 20k individuals and organizations already receive this amazing resource to keep them up to date and ready to put their passion into action. Subscribe to new and improved Daily or Weekly Newsletter      

Commander Stuart Bateson comes with a diverse and broad range of experience with Victoria Police. Since his promotion to Detective 22 years ago, he has worked in a number of investigative areas including organised crime, counter terrorism and homicide. He was actively involved in resolving the Gangland murders and has been Police spokesperson on TV following several major incidents such as the Bourke St rampage several years ago, speaking with simple clarity. He was selected as a Rotary Peace Fellow graduating from our Chulalongkorn University program in 2013 and since has had 2 significant promotions, firstly to Superintendent with responsibility for North West Metro Division 2 serving a population of almost 500,000 people. He led significant reform to the way in which police respond to family violence forming a number of harm reduction partnerships with local drug and alcohol services. He was then promoted to Commander of the newly created Priority Communities Division which leads the work to ensure that all Victorians feel heard, understood and valued by Police. As well as being a Rotary Peace Fellow, Stuart holds a Masters of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Bachelor of Policing from Charles Sturt University. He was awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service to law enforcement in 2017.

Muyatwa Sitali On How to Open the Door to Your First Job   Growing up on his family's farm in Lusaka, Zambia, Muyatwa Sitali understood the power of water in his own life. His father grew corn, cabbage, and other crops, all of which depended on rainfall and irrigation. A Rotary Peace Fellow, Muyatwa is a professional in water and sanitation working for a global partnership hosted by the United Nations Children's Fund. Learn in Episode 6 of the Season 2 of The Social Change Career Podcast how Sitali went from farm boy to an international consultant. Episode 6 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center. In this episode we discuss: Muyatwa in the early 1980s in Palabana in Lusaka, Zambia. His father, a farmer, and his mother a teacher walked with Muyatwa and his siblings 4 kms each way to school Muyatwa credits his parent's support on his education to compensate for school problems Muyatwa tells the story of the difficulties of farming (accessing markets, pricing variability, storage issues, integrated water resource management) which was the basis of what he learned later on in school How Muyatwa chose Forestry for his college undergraduate degree Muyatwa explains the divide between Agriculture versus Forestry and how he found ways to reconcile both fields Muyatwa's experience in his senior year in a refugee camp to explore issues of conservation and sustainability which he attributes to his early roots in his interest in peace and conflict studies that culminated with his fellowship at Rotary How Muyatwa lost his mother in 1995 and his father sold the farm By the time Muyatwa started college he had little connection to farming and why he chose Forestry Muyatwa's difficult road to finding his first job (note taker in a workshop) How he transitioned to his first job at Jubilee Zambia for debt cancellation From note-taker to project coordinator at Jubilee Zambia in 2 years and 8 months The tension between doing everything (from note taking to envelopes) and being perceived as NOT strategic Muyatwa's first trip to post-conflict Rwanda Muyatwa's take on the power of networking as a key to how he got his first job outside Zambia in Liberia In Liberia, Muyatwa was working on water and sanitation How Muyatwa heard on the Rotary Peace Fellowship to attend a Masters Degree After two years, Muyatwa got the courage to apply and he got the scholarship to do a Masters in International Development at Duke University How his Masters gave him strong networks, introduction of Development issues and a framework to better understand his work ahead and to reflect back on his earlier years Muyatwa is now reflecting on what are the main development challenges for the future i.e. (security, food security, climate change) and the role of young people in it Muyatwa's professional future in the next 5 years and why he doesn't want to only do Water and Sanitation The challenges of hyper-specialization versus the ability to adapt and collaborate cross-field Muyatwa admiration for the field of Negotiation and Mediation Muyatwa's advice on getting jobs and consultancies at the U.N. and the World Bank How he kept connections from years past and got his first contract as a student to work on water on sanitation in Liberia. At the World Bank, Muyatwa did water and sanitation in fragile states. The “field” advantage of being from the Global South and how the big organizations are looking for in-country consultants How do you identify when the right opportunity comes across Muyatwa in the next 5-10 years professionally Muyatwa's best career advice he has received Muyatwa's take on failure Muyatwa's three things to pursue a career of impact   Links Jubilee Zambia by Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection Duke University Rotary Peace Fellowship Related topics Are you ready for the future of work? Please Join PCDN's 2018 Career Series to learn about the future of work and how to best prepare you. Need career advice? Need it now? Join PCDN Career Helping Line. Go ask your questions, help answer others and participate in fruitful discussion to advance your social change career. Subscribe to our free Daily Newsletter Almost 20k individuals and organizations already receive this amazing resource to keep them up to date and ready to put their passion into action.   This episode was brought thanks to the Rotary Peace Center: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships