Diaspora in Development
by Host: Soraya Senosier
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Mountains to Cross: Developing educational initiatives in India and…
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About this podcast
The Diaspora and Development Podcast is a place where men and women of the African, Asian, Caribbean, and Latin American diaspora working in international development can discuss issues that impact the developing world and their careers.
This show is produced by Lola Keyes and Hosted by Soraya Senosier - Editor Katie Stokes
S1 Edit/Music: Rukyato & Soile Tolu | S3: APodcastgeek
Episodes
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- Mountains to Cross: Developing educational initiatives in India and tackling caste culture · 52 minDaughters of Destiny is a 2017 English-language original Netflix documentary series created by Oscar-winning filmmaker Vaness Roth. It follows a group of disadvantaged children…
- International Development through the lens of behavioural science with Sarah Osman · 44 minSarah Osman joins Diaspora in Development to tackle the fundamental beliefs and human understanding in the International Development. From Khartoum to Oslo, she offers a fresh…
- Humanitarian Aid Through Creative Expression · 45 minIn this episode, we introduce the Executive Director of FilmAid in Kenya, Stella Suge. In the last 20 years, she has supported the growth of the organisation from admin through…
- Diaspora led Organizations- Support Black Charities with Anick Silencieux · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 1It's our anniversary!! Three years ago on September 5th, I launched the Diaspora in Development Podcast. The first guest I invited said yes immediately. I celebrate her and our…
- Conceptualising risk and adapting to policy changes for humanitarian organisations · 35 minIn this episode we speak to Tara Arthur, the co-founder and CEO of the Collective Security Group. She has more than 25 years of Martial Arts experience and she’s channelled that…
- How to harness a diaspora for good: Advocacy & Policy Development · 31 minOn the show, Soraya Senoiser interviews Jessica Kanya-Ngambi, founder of the Africa Diaspora Connection. As a Congolese first-generation migrant, she has a unique view on the…
- Climate Resilience in Small Island Developing States: Building Resilience Within · 44 minIn this episode we speak to Dr Pepukaye Bardouille, a climate resilience expert specialising in small developing states. Her career has been lucrative, using her expansive…
- Tackling Eco-Anxiety in the Global South Through Creative Advocacy · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 4Today’s guest is Svetlana Chigozie Onye, a British-Nigerian climate journalist, writer, and advocate whose work bridges environmental justice, mental health, and storytelling…
- Leading Humanitarian Aid with Dignity: The immigrant perspective · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this episode we speak to Marina Kobveza, is the Director of Programmes and Partnerships at MapAction. She is a humanitarian leader with 20 years of experience, here on the…
- Meaningful Participation through Refugee lead Research · 25 minIn this episode of Diaspora in Development, we sit down with Andhira Yousef, an independent researcher dedicated to elevating refugee-led research in East Africa. With…
- The Role of Diaspora: Women, Power, and the Development Dilemma with Themrise Khan · 32 minIn this episode we speak to Themrise Khan, an independent analyst, writer and researcher. Her insight challenges much of the conventional wisdom surrounding foreign aid. Does it…
- Diaspora led Humanitarian Organizations with Bashair Ahmed · 27 minWe speak to Dr. Bashair Ahmed about her career and Humanitarian Organization Shabaka. We delve into the role of diaspora engagement in development and humanitarian response. Dr…
- Caribbean Trailblazer- Adelle Thomas · 29 minIn honor of Caribbean Heritage, we speak to trailblazer Dr. Adelle Thomas Adaptation Lead at the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Vice Chair of Working Group II for the…
- Diaspora Engagement through Music and Activism with Sherlee Skai · 26 minIn honor of Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag Day, Diaspora in Development brings you something different! We speak to singer-songwriter Sherlee Skai about the role artists…
- Forever Changed - Diaspora conflict, war and genocide. · 42 minMy guest today is Dr. Claudine Kuradusenge-McLeod. Claudine is a Professiorial Lecturer and the Director of Graduate Studies at American University in the School of International…
- Global Health and International Development - Adria Armbrister · 38 minHappy Black History Month - We talk with Adria Armbrister about her illustrious career in Global Health. It's a candid conversation about race and global equity and whether…
- Let's Talk Climate Change- Sequoia Riley and Blessing Ewa · 51 minOn the first episode of 2024, we talk about climate change with Blessing Ewe and Sequoia Riley. We caught Blessing on her return from COP 28. We discuss how climate change…
- Leaving on the next plane - Leaving Development with France Francois · 42 minThis month I speak to France Francois a social impact leader who is currently the Director of Global Community management at TikTok and the Founder and former Executive Director…
- Great things in Development Partners in Health with Christa Michaud · 37 minIn our third episode will be speaking to Christa Michaud from Partners in Health. Christa is a Senior Development Officer on the Major and Principal Gifts team at Partners In…
