AIM for Change

By AIM at University of Amsterdam

Welcome to the AIM for Change podcast by the Awareness committee of the AIM study association at PPLE, University of Amsterdam.... more

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

AIM for Change episodes:

April 17, 2024 Sexual Health: HPV, STI's, LGBTQIA+
This time we are joined by Riley Terzopolous, the winner of the VU master’s thesis award. We talk to her about about sexual health, HPV, policy implications, how to deal with STI's and conversations surrounding non-heteronormative sex.
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37min
March 21, 2024 Student Mental Health: All Ears
In this episode we talk to Jelle and Komay from the student initiative; All Ears. A hotline for students struggling with stress, anxiety or a bad day that they want to talk about.
Find All Ears on instagram @allearsamsterdam
Feeling down or stressed yourself? You can call All Ears at +31 (0)20 808 8538 or chat with them on their website www.allearsamsterdam.com
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42min
January 21, 2024 Activism in Action: Student edition
Today we deep dive into the heart of activism with two fellow students as they share their firsthand activism experiences in a candid panel discussion. They tell us stories behind how they got into activism, the challenges and what made them want to continue. Curious? Hit play and join the change!
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42min
October 03, 2023 Let’s Talk: Students for Sustainability Amsterdam
In this episode, we speak to Disha and Alice, the secretary and member coordinator for the board of Students for Sustainability Amsterdam. This organization works to inspire change and make the world a greener place.
Take a look at their ongoing work at their website: https://sfsa.nl or their Instagram: @sfsa_amsterdam, and get involved through their volunteering opportunities!
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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43min
August 30, 2023 Let’s Talk: Open Arms Malawi
In this episode, we speak to Claire Collins, the head of UK operations for the charity Open Arms Malawi. This organization works with communities in Malawi to safeguard the right to survive and thrive for children suffering from illness or malnutrition and/or those affected by the AIDS/HIV crisis.
Take a look at their ongoing work at their website: openarmsmalawi.org or their Instagram: @openarmsmalawi, and get involved through their volunteering opportunities!
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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24min
May 27, 2023 Let’s Talk: Neighborhood Feminists
In this episode, we speak to Tammy, the co-founder of Neighborhood Feminists. This organization works on local, direct-impact community projects that make a tangible difference in people’s lives; they emphasize feminism, intersectionality, and anti-racism.
Take a look at their ongoing work at their website: neighborhoodfeminists.com or their Instagram: @neighborhoodfeminists, and get involved through their volunteering opportunities!
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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38min
May 18, 2023 Let’s Talk: This is Gendered
In this episode, we speak to Tess, a PPLE College alumna and the co-founder of This is Gendered, the first feminist encyclopedia! This project works to give practical meaning to the ideals of equality and feminism, and aims to expose the gendered dimension in everything.
Take a look at this ongoing project at their website: thisisgendered.org or their Instagram: @thisisgendered, and get involved by writing an entry or supporting their work!
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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27min
March 31, 2023 Let’s Talk: Feminism and Dismantling Gender Inequality
In this episode, we speak to Iria, the current board external at HeForShexUvA! Their initiative is aligned with the United Nations HeforShe movement, and they work towards gender equality, challenging stereotypes and harmful gender norms, and an intersectional view of privilege and discrimination as a student association here at the University of Amsterdam.
Take a look at their previous, ongoing, and future projects at their website: https://heforsheuva.wordpress.com or their Instagram: @heforshexuva , or get involved by becoming a member or attending their events! They also have their own podcast, so don’t forget to tune in!
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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30min
March 16, 2023 Let’s Talk: The Period Equity Wave
In this episode, we speak to Emma and Erandi, two of the founders of PPLE’s Periodic Initiative! Their projects aim to reduce period poverty, and they advocate for universal access to sanitary products. This was the second time Periodic has been featured on AIM for Change, and in this episode we catch up with the progress of both the Periodic initiative and the broader discourse surrounding menstrual poverty over the last year.
Today, Periodic advocated for addressing period poverty in Amsterdam at the municipality building for the council vote! You can find more information about the vote and their other upcoming projects at their website: periodic.nl or on their social media: @periodic.nl .
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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41min
January 31, 2023 Let’s Talk: Students for Children
In this episode, we speak to Irmak, the chair of the UvA and VU’s student-run charity Students for Children! Their projects aim to reduce barriers to education in third world countries around the globe. With their latest project, they are working to build latrines at a school in Cameroon!
Next week, we’re hosting an auction in collaboration with Students for Children to raise money for this project. We can’t wait to see you there!
You can find more information about Students for Children at their website: studentsforchildren.org or on their social media: @studentsforchildren.ngo .
On behalf of PPLE’s AIM Study Association, we hope you enjoy!
Music Credit: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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32min

FAQs about AIM for Change:

How many episodes does AIM for Change have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.