Changemaker Q&A

Changemaker Q&A

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Changemaker Q&A episodes

  • A Guide To Intersectional Allyship

    “The BLM movement has got me learning more about allyship and how I can support people of colour, and I understand what intersectionality is, but I don’t know how I am supposed to combine the two”

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    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    18 min
  • Social Enterprise Vs Non-Profit: the power of business to promote change

    “Why does the Humanitarian Changemakers Network operate as a business and not a not-for profit organisation?”

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    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    16 min
  • The value of travel & responsible tourism for changemakers

    “I listened to your podcast episode about volunteer tourism and I was quite shocked to learn about how exploitative it is. I was wondering if you had any tips for ethical travel, so I can start thinking about post-covid travel ideas?”

    Read the blog post: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/the-three-rs-of-responsible-tourism/

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    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    22 min
  • Your role in society: Consumer VS Citizen

    “Should I be more interested in politics? I’m a young person who cares about the world, and I feel bad but I’m just not interested in politics. I think that politics is corrupt, and by voting with my dollar I can have more of an impact. Big corporations have a huge impact on people and the planet and they will change to meet consumer demands”

    Get your voice heard as a young person: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/how-to-get-your-political-opinion-heard-as-a-young-person-in-australia/

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    If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast

    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    16 min
  • Shifting Power Relations & Influencing Decision-Makers: the importance of Community Organising

    “I’ve been looking at jobs in environmental campaigning and I’m a bit confused about what exactly the difference is between campaigning and community organising? I have experience in advocacy and activism and not sure what type of job I should be looking for when I finish university”

    Learn about campaign strategy, community organising, power & influence: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/change/create/campaign-strategy/

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    If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast

    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    20 min
  • Designing For Change: what is human centred design and how do we use it?

    “I heard you talk about using human centred design in an interview, and I wondered if you could elaborate a bit about what human centred design and if I should be using it in my activism.”

    IDEO Design Kit: https://www.designkit.org

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    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    13 min
  • Can academic research change the world?

    “Do you think academia plays a role in social change? I’m considering doing a higher degree by research, but I’d love to know if you think it will have an impact?” Let's look at why academic research is important, and how it can drive different types of social change. 

    Our Framework: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/change/#framework

    Share you research or ideas in the Changing Times newspaper: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/news/changing-times/

    If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast

    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    16 min
  • Should you stop reading the news?

    "Should I just stop watching the news? Do you have any advice for how young people can navigate the Australian media landscape when it's plagued with so many problems?" Let's talk about problems with the current news media model, and how we can solve it. 

    We’re using solutions-media to build a stronger network of changemakers and keep young people properly informed about solutions to global challenges: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/news/changing-times/

    News Royal Commission Petition: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/former-pm-calls-for-royal-commission-into-media-monopolies/

    Australia's Limiting Press Freedom: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/failing-fourth-estate-how-limiting-press-freedom-threatens-democracy/

    If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast

    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

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    Website: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers/ 

    17 min
  • A holistic understanding of BLM

    "Can you talk about BLM" For a holistic understanding of BLM, let's dive deep into what informal and formal change would look like at both the individual/collective level, and at a systemic level for the black lives matter movement.

    Our Framework: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/change/#framework

    How to be an ally: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/how-to-be-an-ally-to-people-of-colour/

    What Can We Learn From Martin Luther King’s Non-Violence: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/what-can-we-learn-from-martin-luther-kings-non-violence/ 

    If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast

    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

    CONNECT WITH US

    Website: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/

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    18 min
  • Getting paid to do good in your humanitarian career

    "Should I get paid to do humanitarian work?" Let's unpack the misconception that people working in the humanitarian or development space shouldn’t be paid for the work that they’re doing.

    If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast

    No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world.

    CONNECT WITH US

    Website: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers/ 

    15 min

About Changemaker Q&A

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Changemaker Q&A is a podcast for grassroots changemakers—activists, students, volunteers, entrepreneurs, social workers, advocates, and anyone striving for impact. Host Dr Tiyana J answers real…