http://www.startnetwork.orgenNon-ProfitCopyright Start Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ae4df11411cf826963f22cee6a869b4b.jpghttp://www.startnetwork.orgWed, 30 Nov 2022 16:15:33 +0000Start NetworkStart Networkcommunications@startnetwork.orgDriving 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,...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-brave--42594236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42594236Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:16:02 +0000Start NetworkStart 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...2107aid,conflict,humanitarian,mercycorps,syria,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-jessica-dewhurst--42415726
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42415726Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:12:11 +0000Start NetworkJessica 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...
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.]]>2551aid,change,community,development,empowerment,equality,equity,grassroots,humanitarian,justice,leadership,localisation,localization,ngo,nonprofit,representation,rights,social,southafrica,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-rice-watch-action-network--42397393
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42397393Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:31:35 +0000Start NetworkHazel 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...
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.]]>1749action,agriculture,aid,anticipation,change,climate,collective,crisis,development,disaster,early,food,humanitarian,local,localisation,localization,ngo,nonprofit,philippines,securityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-heba-abu-jarbou--42357134
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42357134Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:24:15 +0000Start NetworkHeba 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,...
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.]]>1223aid,complaints,disability,equity,evaluation,feedback,gender,humanitarian,humanitarianism,inclusion,islamic,justice,localisation,meal,ngo,nonprofit,palestine,protection,relief,safeguardingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-union-pour-la-promotion-la-defense-des-droits-humains-et-l-environnement--42240081
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42240081Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:19:44 +0000Start NetworkMéschac 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...
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.]]>2338aid,change,changemaker,charter,congo,crisis,democratic,development,drc,goma,humanitarian,humanitarianism,local,localisation,localization,ngo,nonprofit,republic,training,upddhefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-feminist-humanitarian-network--42177654
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42177654Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:03:27 +0000Start NetworkThe 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...
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.]]>2575aid,covid19,development,empowerment,feminism,feminist,girls,global,humanitarian,humanitarianism,liberia,localisation,localization,network,ngo,nonprofit,patriarchy,south,southafrica,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-ben-ramalingam--42076630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42076630Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:29:32 +0000Start NetworkBen 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...2344aid,collective,covid-19,development,empowerment,fund,funding,humanitarian,humanitarianism,innovation,leadership,localisation,localization,migration,ngo,non-profit,odi,refugee,srilanka,ukfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-andrea-coche-mendoza--42019355
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42019355Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:48:16 +0000Start NetworkAndrea 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...
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.]]>1787aid,change,development,education,empowerment,entrepreneurship,equity,girls,guatemala,humanitarian,humanitarianism,indigenous,innovation,leadership,localisation,localization,ngo,non-profit,opportunities,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-alfredo-mahar-lagmay--41936998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41936998Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:28:19 +0000Start NetworkAlfredo 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...1972aid,anticipation,asia,disaster,early,earthquake,eruption,flood,geology,hazards,humanitarian,landslide,localisation,pacific,philippines,risk,scientists,technology,typhoon,volcanofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-bouba-aeisatu--41875292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41875292Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:29:17 +0000Start NetworkBouba 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...2225aid,cameroon,covid-19,crisis,development,economic,empowerment,gbv,girls,humanitarian,humanitarianism,impact,indigenous,leadership,localisation,localization,marriage,ngo,non-profit,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-maker-jahin-shams--41699020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41699020Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:25:20 +0000Start NetworkJahin Shams is a programme development specialist at Uttaran, an NGO in Bangladesh, where he started volunteering as an undergraduate student. He is also Start Network's Change Maker in the category of Open. In this episode, we delve into the...2133aid,anticipation,bangladesh,collective,covid-19,crisis,development,financing,flooding,funding,humanitarian,humanitarianism,innovation,localisation,localization,ngo,non-profit,risk,transparency,uttaranfalsefull