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Welcome to "Shattering Silences," a thought-provoking episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast, hosted by Melton Fellows Breyunha Smith from New Orleans, USA, and Camila Farías from Temuco, Chile. In this episode, we delve into an urgent global issue and address SDG #3 by bringing awareness to the alarming rates of youth suicide in both Chile and the USA. Join us as we engage...

In this episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast, Melton Fellows Lena Uddyback, and Caroline Ziegler dive deep into the world of feminism, examining its roots and contemporary manifestations in Germany and the USA. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs of feminist movements in these two influential countries. Join us for an enlightening conversation tha...

This episode of our #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast explores the broad spectrum of AI with Melton Fellows Bo Yu, from Hangzhou, China, and Hannah Zhou, also from Hangzhou, China. AI technologies like ChatGPT have enormous potential to make our world a better place. From improving healthcare outcomes to reducing carbon emissions, AI can help us tackle some of the biggest challenges facing huma...

This episode of our #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast explores the broad spectrum of accessibility, including but not limited to all forms of disability. It looks at how we can bridge the gap between ourselves and those who need help through Accessibility. We discuss examples of how any content or facility’s functionality has been modified or designed to accommodate people of different abilitie...

This podcast anchored by Senior Melton Fellows Shravani Vangur and Tobias Woode takes one through a journey of peace. Our Fellows discuss the perception of peace in different parts of the world and what the youth of the 21st century, can do to promote peace for all. Happy Listening!

In this episode, participants discuss what the Global Solvers Accelerator offered by the Melton Foundation encompasses, the essence of the program, and what one needs to do to become a part of this experience! All this, and some never-heard-before tips for applicants, stories from the 8-month journey, and more!  The program engages participants through an eight-month project-based collaborati...

Is Feminism misandry? Can men also be feminists? How can we promote feminism without suppressing men?  Be sure to listen to this episode of our Global Citizenship in Practice podcast, where our Fellows address the bias on feminism. Hope you enjoy it!

La equidad de género son los mismos derechos, responsabilidades y oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, por lo tanto el sexo con el nazcamos no va determinar estas cualidades a lo largo de nuestra vida. Esta supone que se tengan en cuenta los intereses, prioridades y necesidades de tanto mujeres como de hombres, reconociéndose la diversidad de ambos grupos. El objetivo de la equidad de género es...

La discriminacion es dar un trato desigual que puede afectar a una persona como a un grupo determinado, se puede dar por una gran variedad de motivos como raciales, religiosos, politicos, por su edad, sexo, condicion fisica o mental. La discriminacion normalmente se forma de un prejuicio que se basa en conceptos de identidad y en la necesidad de las personas de identificarse con un grupo determina...

Los ODS fueron propuestos por la ONU con el fin de poder mostrar una visión integral, indivisible y renovada con el fin de poder construir un mundo donde podamos vivir de manera sustentable, sin discriminacion y con equidad de oportunidades. Relacionado a los ODS se crea la agenda 2030 para el desarrollo sustentable, lo cual propone 17 objetivos con 169 metas que abarcan las esferas económica, soc...

El termino clasismo es una de las grandes corrientes de la discriminación, siendo algo muy contemporaneo aún hoy en dia. El racismo viene de tiempos coloniales donde comienza este espíritu de superioridad respecto al resto. El racismo tiene varios hitos influyentes en la historia, un ejemplo de esto es el médico estadounidense Samuel George Morton que fue muy reconocido en el área de craneometría...

I think we all had a moment where we really wanted to learn something new or became interested in a certain subject but were hesitant or avoidant in pursuing it. “But, I don’t have the talent!”, is a phrase often heard in that context. But what exactly is talent and what role does it play in being successful in something. How can talent mentorship be useful to be better at something faster? Why do...

In this episode, Melton Fellow Clement hosts our Learning Director, Alafia Stewart, as the two discuss what the Global Citizenship Learning Program Fellowship offered by the Melton Foundation encompasses, the essence of becoming a Melton Fellow and what one needs to do to become a part of this life-long fellowship experience!  Happy Listening! 

In this podcast, Melton Fellows Clara Forbuzo and Marissa Pittman discuss the meaning of holistic female empowerment. Driven to address the educational, mental, and economic aspects of female empowerment, Forbuzo and Pittman give listeners a chance to get involved as well. You can learn more about Open Dreams and Care International by clicking the links below: https://www.open-dreams.org/ https://...

This podcast anchored by Melton Fellows Clement Ngosong and Claris Nadini from Ashesi University is simple, insightful, and inspiring. One gets to learn more about the GoodWill Fellowship program that Clement has initiated with the aim of inspiring young people from Cameroon to be the drivers of change. He also shares some of his experiences as a change-maker and reflects on the journey he has tak...

Building an offline professional networking platform from the ground up - A ‘Women Work Wonders’ perspective. Margaret Afolake and Melton fellow Ranjini Rao HS share their inspiration behind building Women Work Wonders,  an inclusive, grassroots level offline professional networking platform, and their experience so far in implementing a pilot version in the Agbado community, Nigeria. It walk...

From conversations about propaganda, news, and social impact through Storytelling - this engaging #RoundTable on #Impact Storytelling saw perspectives from diverse storytellers under one roof! Meet Melton Fellows Camila Huecho, Ashitha Nayak, Aamina Green, and Claudia Patino as they share their views on what makes storytelling a unique tool for progress.   We were live on #WorldUnityWeek...

This podcast anchored by Ashesi University Melton Fellows Daphne Chebesi and Claris Nadini, takes one through a journey of history. It begins with revealing the history of Cameroon and how it is affecting the country now, goes ahead to explore the decisions made that has put the country in the position that it is now, reveals how all these have affected the education system in some parts of the co...

In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Foundation's Executive Director Steffen Bethmann is joined by Daniel Perell, United Nations Representative at Baha'i International Community. Catch the guests discussing the many facets of Global Citizenship and its role in bringing the world together in modern times.

HBCUs have historical significance in America, and they continue to produce successful Black intellectuals. Listen to the history of HBCUs and how one HBCU, Dillard University, is creating a space for students of color to thrive.  In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Fellow Kennedy is joined by Dr. Roland N. Bullard, Jr.'s Dillard University's (New...

In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Fellow Harshinee is joined by the co-founders of one of India's leading mental health online forums, Mental Health Talks India. Catch the guests discussing lived experiences, dos and don'ts, and more when it comes to mental health for young people of today!  We encourage listeners to employ takeaways discussed in their da...

Welcome to a new episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast!  "We have reviewed the past and present characteristics of education and leadership in Africa. In the wake of a pandemic that has rocked economies globally, this discussion between Melton Fellow Kwabena Ankrah and Patrick Awuah Jr., Founder and President of Ashesi University, Ghana, analyzes the future of Africa’s...

In this episode of the 'Global Citizenship in Practice' podcast, Melton Fellow Lindiwe is joined by Oxfam in Ghana's Gender Justice Advisor Keita Rose-Tahiru. Catch us discussing Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the implications of Gender-Based Violence on young girls and women, some of the DO’s and Don'ts for civilians when dealing with a person who has fallen victim to Gender-Based Violen...

Welcome to a new Spanish episode of Global Citizenship in Practice:  La crisis atmosférica en Temuco, Chile, enreda causas económicas, obstáculos sociales, y consecuencias para nuestra salud que la vuelven un problema complejo de zanjar. Durante esta #Climathon, tres expertas chilenas se reúnen a discutir este desafío bajo tres aristas principales: Salud, política local, e innovación social....

Melton Fellows Shravani from India and Bakiye from Germany share: "Our podcast majorly surrounds the topic of a woman's life: expectation versus reality. We talk about certain expectations that are imposed upon a woman's life which are treated as roles or responsibilities that hinder their personal growth and career growth. We hope to take a call of action by promoting ways in which women are supp...