Episodios

  • Strengthening public health governance & nurturing next generation of development practitoners; Czarinnah (Ching) Araneta, Philippines 🇵🇭

    Strengthening public health governance & nurturing next generation of development practitoners; Czarinnah (Ching) Araneta, Philippines 🇵🇭
    Jul 30 2024
    Czarinnah (Ching) Araneta has extensive work experience in Professional Learning and Development, particularly in identifying and designing appropriate learning measures for Local Chief Executives, such as mayors, governors and public health practitioners, and in planning and managing training interventions to improve health governance and local health systems development. Her expertise also includes program and project management, from conceptualization to design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, of community health programs such as adolescent sexual and Reproductive Health and Maternal and Child health programs. Czarinnah is also a Professional Fellow (Civic Engagement theme) of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) - the U.S. government’s signature program for young leaders in Southeast Asia. In 2019, she served as the Country Lead of the YSEALI Women Leadership Academy Alumni Network in the Philippines. Czarinnah completed her master’s degree in MA Education, Health Promotion, and International Development at the University College London under the Chevening Scholarship program of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office. She is currently a faculty member of the Division of Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines Visayas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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  • Filmmaking against all odds, and providing an international platform for others to follow. Shajedul Islam, Bangladesh.

    Filmmaking against all odds, and providing an international platform for others to follow. Shajedul Islam, Bangladesh.
    Jul 13 2024
    Shajedul Islam is a writer, film researcher, teacher, and independent filmmaker from Bangladesh. He studied Film Direction at the Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute. He started his career as a documentary filmmaker and film researcher. He worked as a film research fellow at BCTI and Bangladesh Film Archive. One of his research works is published as a Book by the government of Bangladesh. He won a national grant in 2019 as a director and producer for a Docu-fiction film named “The Ancient Filmmakers”. He completed his Film Producing Fellowship from Busan Asian Film School. He worked as co-producer and director in several independent projects from his production house “KAW Creative”, operating in Bangladesh. His portfolio includes some short films, documentaries, and docu-fictions. Some of his notable independent works are Khapra, The Camera Kids Documentary, Bemused, Meeting of Crafts, and the ancient artists. His film project, “The Camera Kids,” has been selected as a finalist for the West Meets East Screenplay Lab and International Film Business Academy Lab (IFBA) in South Korea. He is a member of the New Aisan Producer’s Network (NAPNet). He is a Chevening Scholar and completed his MA in Film Studies with distinction from the University of Leeds. His academic film “Color of Independence” and the overall result brought him the honor of getting the Overall Best Performance Award in film studies. He along with other filmmakers established the Independent Film Producers Platform of Bangladesh (IFPPB) which is working to create a connection hub for Bangladeshi filmmakers with the rest of the world. He is a faculty member of the Bangladesh Cinema & Television Institute. Recently, He got National Grant 2024 as a director and producer of his feature film “Helen”. SHajedul Islam’s utmost motto is to enrich the overall independent filmmaking practice in Bangladesh in line with the global trend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    22 m
  • Neuroscience for education, and tackling multidimensional poverty; Eliana Valdez, Paraguay.

    Neuroscience for education, and tackling multidimensional poverty; Eliana Valdez, Paraguay.
    May 26 2024
    Eliana Valdez is a neuroscientist and educator with over 8 years of experience in innovative teaching for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology from Birkbeck University of London, where she researched math and science anxiety and its impact on academic performance and brain activity. She is a recipient of the Chevening Scholarship 2021/2022. She also has a degree in Chemistry Education from the Federal University for Latin American Integration in Brazil, with a thesis on integrating poetry and chemistry as an educational tool. At Fundacion Paraguaya, Eliana combines all her passions to address multidimensional poverty in the Innovation and Development Department, contributing to grant writing, fundraising efforts, and developing sustainable and innovative solutions. Recommendations: 1. Outliers: The Story of Success Malcolm Gladwell 2. All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks 3. The Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett 4. The Huberman Lab podcast 5. Entiende Tu Mente (Pódcast) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    24 m
  • Pioneering sustainable eco-tourism and building business capacity in tribal communities of North-East India, Nishant Sinha; India

    Pioneering sustainable eco-tourism and building business capacity in tribal communities of North-East India, Nishant Sinha; India
    Apr 28 2024
    All about Nishant- https://nishantsinha.carrd.co/#about Instagram handle- @thatguyfromnortheast Recommendations 1. Through the Green Door: Travels Among the Khasis by Nigel Jenkins 2. FreeFincal: https://freefincal.com 3. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    22 m
  • Post-disaster restoration architect, green-building design professor, and preserving the 'Shilpakar' culture; Sujan Shilpakar, Nepal.

    Post-disaster restoration architect, green-building design professor, and preserving the 'Shilpakar' culture; Sujan Shilpakar, Nepal.
    Mar 11 2024
    Sujan Shilpakar hails from Nepal. He pursued his Bachelor in Architecture from the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University and then went on to complete his Masters in Architectural Design from the University of Sheffield as a Chevening Scholar in 2021/22. Currently, he is working as Project Incharge at the Dwarika's Hotel. He is also an executive member of the Society of Nepalese Architects. And, Joint Secretary at Chevening Alumni Association of Nepal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    23 m
  • Pioneering circular economy projects in the Balkans, reducing discrimination among children through sports, and being close to nature; Marina Tomović, Montenegro.

    Pioneering circular economy projects in the Balkans, reducing discrimination among children through sports, and being close to nature; Marina Tomović, Montenegro.
    Jan 27 2024
    Marina Tomović is a civil society activist with a focus on policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement in Montenegro and the Western Balkans. As the Executive Director of Zero Waste Montenegro, she pioneers circular economy projects, leading sustainable waste and resources management practices across the country. Marina is also the Programme Manager at Regional Sport Initiative - Playing Together, where she advocates for quality physical education in schools and works towards reducing discrimination among children and youth through sports. Simultaneously, she is a UNDP consultant for the National Council on Sustainable Development, addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation. As a Chevening scholar, Marina completed a Master's in Public Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics (LSE) and holds a BSc and Specialisation degree in International Relations from the University of Montenegro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    24 m
  • Media psychology, global mindset, and the philosophy of lifelong learning and ubuntu being modelled at home; Yentel Le Roux, South Africa.

    Media psychology, global mindset, and the philosophy of lifelong learning and ubuntu being modelled at home; Yentel Le Roux, South Africa.
    Jan 3 2024
    A South African native with a global mindset, Yentel has called four countries home, fostering a strong sense of self and adaptability in any environment she encounters. Yentel holds an MSc in Media Psychology, specializing in enhancing accessibility on digital platforms. This naturally led her into the role of a UX researcher, with a focus on human-centered design. Being dyslexic, her passion for accessibility grew further through her studies. Her background in graphic design, social media strategy, and public relations empowers her to advise on both usability and interface for any projects she consults on.Throughout her life, Yentel has demonstrated a strong commitment to lifelong learning, education, and empowerment, evident in her volunteer work, facilitation, and coaching with youth.  Recommendations - Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    22 m
  • Being raised by a single mother, digital nomad working in social protection, and breaking stereotypes about women in social policy; Gabriela Ferreira Silva, Brazil.

    Being raised by a single mother, digital nomad working in social protection, and breaking stereotypes about women in social policy; Gabriela Ferreira Silva, Brazil.
    Dec 25 2023
    Gabriela Ferreira has over six years of experience in international relations, public policy and international development. She holds a master’s degree in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE), and is an alumna from the Chevening Awards, DAAD, Rotary International and Fundación Botín. Gabriela has a proven background in green economy, democracy strengthening, food security, and poverty and inequality. Currently, Gabriela works at Economic Policy Research Institute, delivering capacity building programmes and carrying research on social protection and inclusive growth worldwide. Her background is focused in Brazil and Latin America, and she has recently expanded her work to the Africa, Asia and Pacific regions. Recommendations: 1. Podcast: socialprotection.org 2. Music: Brazillian Funk. Anitta. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/merlyn-fernandes/support
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    21 m