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Driving systemic change is a hard, long process, with challenges and attempts that fail along the way. As part of Start Network's 10-year anniversary, we wanted to celebrate those who...
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Driving systemic change is a hard, long process, with challenges and attempts that fail along the way. As part of Start Network's 10-year anniversary, we wanted to celebrate those who are making a considerable impact within their community, country, region, organisation or the humanitarian system at large. These are their stories of change.
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21 DIC. 2020 · Start Network’s second Change Maker in the Brave category will remain anonymous for security reasons. In this episode, he talks about his life prior to the conflict in Syria, and his feelings of shock and fear when the bombing began. Now with the COVID-19 pandemic, things have gotten worse as the healthcare system is insufficient, and people’s frequent movements make it difficult to keep track of cases. Still, our Change Maker works tirelessly to support those in need and looks at the obstacles he faces as making him ever stronger.
14 DIC. 2020 · Jessica Dewhurst is the founder and CEO of The Justice Desk, an award-winning human rights organisation based in South Africa. She is also a Start Network Change Maker in the category of Brave.
In this episode, Jessica shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be involved in the fight for human rights in South Africa. She also discusses the work that The Justice Desk is doing to fight systematic racism and gender-based violence, and to empower everyday people to become human rights activists.
9 DIC. 2020 · Hazel Tanchuling is the Executive Director of Rice Watch Action Network, a national organisation based in the Philippines and Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Lasting Systemic Change.
In this episode, Hazel shares how Rice Watch Action Network grew from a small development organisation into a national humanitarian organisation focusing on climate-related disasters. She also discusses the importance of working across both the local and national levels, as well as pooling resources in order to maximise impact.
7 DIC. 2020 · Heba Abu Jarbou works as a Quality Assurance Officer at Islamic Relief in Palestine. She is also Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Inclusive.
In this episode, Heba talks about her work to train colleagues on issues related to gender, protection and inclusion, and how to consider them in the lifecycle of all projects. She also discusses her latest project to develop an inclusive feedback and complaints mechanism that will allow those with disabilities to report issues more easily.
30 NOV. 2020 · Méschac Nakanywenge est le coordinateur de l'Union pour la Promotion, la Défense des Droits Humains et de l'Environnement à Goma, République Démocratique du Congo (UPDDHE-GL), qui est le Start Network Change Maker dans la catégorie Localisation.
Dans cet épisode, Méschac parle de son travail pour le développement de la RDC, en particulier en ce qui concerne les femmes et les jeunes. Il se concentre sur la formation dans les secteurs divers afin de les aider à accroître leur autonomie.
26 NOV. 2020 · The Feminist Humanitarian Network is a network of local and national women’s rights organisations, national and regional women’s networks, international NGOs, academic organisations, funding institutions, and individuals. It is also Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Operates Collectively.
In this episode, Anu Pillay, Holly Miller and Naomi Tulay-Solanke discuss how they got interested in feminism, and the creation of the network through a common goal of challenging patriarchal systems that oppress women around the world. They also discuss how coming together as a group of feminists gives them a sense of safety to share their experiences and keep the momentum going.
20 NOV. 2020 · Ben Ramalingam is a senior research associate at the Overseas Development Institute. He is also Start Network's Change Maker in the category of Collective Innovation. In this episode, Ben shares his personal experience of being a refugee after the breakout of the 1983 civil war in Sri Lanka. We discuss how this experience led him to the humanitarian sector and the challenges he faced along the way, including the struggle to promote new ways of working.
17 NOV. 2020 · Andrea Coché Mendoza trabaja para la Asociación MAIA en Sololá, Guatemala. También es una Change Maker de Start Network en la categoría de Poner a la Gente Primero.
En este episodio, Andrea habla sobre la historia de la pobreza en su familia y su experiencia como la primera de su familia en graduarse, inspirada por el trabajo de su madre en la salud comunitaria. También habla de la labor que la Asociación MAIA está realizando para ofrecer oportunidades a las mujeres indígenas y crear una generación de mujeres líderes en Guatemala.
12 NOV. 2020 · Alfredo Mahar Lagmay is a professor at the University of the Philippines’ National Institute of Geological Sciences and the Executive Director of the NOAH Center (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards). He is also Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Faster and Early Action. In this episode, we look at Mahar’s work in studying explosive eruptions to protect and save more lives. Mahar also discusses the importance of proper planning, and educating and involving the community in disaster management.
9 NOV. 2020 · Bouba Aeisatu coordinates Cameroon's Indigenous Women Forum. She is also Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Impactful Leader. In this episode, she shares what led her to advocate for the rights and women and girls in Cameroon, and the work her organisation is doing to tackle issues like gender-based violence and forced marriage. We also delve into the effects of COVID-19 and how economic empowerment can play an important role in responding to future pandemics.
Driving systemic change is a hard, long process, with challenges and attempts that fail along the way. As part of Start Network's 10-year anniversary, we wanted to celebrate those who...
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Driving systemic change is a hard, long process, with challenges and attempts that fail along the way. As part of Start Network's 10-year anniversary, we wanted to celebrate those who are making a considerable impact within their community, country, region, organisation or the humanitarian system at large. These are their stories of change.
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