Heroes Without Capes

Hunger is one of the bigger problems faced by our planet today. And it has been accentuated even more after the Covid-19 pandemic. Even the Nobel Peace Prize this year has been awarded to the World Food Programme for its efforts to fight hunger. But the bigger the problem, the stronger our efforts need to be. Two teens from the United States, know this better than most of us. Shreyaa and Esha Venkat have taken to a very unique approach to fight hunger, through their organisation, NEST4US. Listen to them talk us through their journey !

Reputed international model and philanthropist, Noella Coursaris Musunka, works to empower the communities in her country of origin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, through her organisation 'Malaika'. Noella talks about her turbulent childhood, her views on third world problems, her journey with 'Malaika', and about using her passion for fashion and modelling to promote the right values and products to the people.

From being a print journalist with 'The Guardian' to heading the United Nations IRIN Film Unit, David Gough has been witness to the tremendous impact that Visual Media Forms can have on people with regard to solving social and humanitarian issues being faced around the world. Listen as he shares his rich array of experiences and anecdotes that will leave you mesmerised. 

"Reading is to the brain, what exercise is to the body", Dr. Rana Dajani, who is a molecular biologist by profession, agrees. But getting children to read nowadays is becoming quite a task. And with the advent of addictive mobile games and Netflix, it is getting increasingly difficult. But look no further because it seems Dr. Dajani has found the answer. Listen now to know her ingenious but effective method that is making waves around the world !

When you mess with nature, it tends to mess back. Climate change is perhaps one of the biggest threats our planet faces at the minute. But it's still not too late to turn back. Angelou Ezeilo is a Social Entrepreneur with a mission. She is trying to empower women, youth, people of colour, etc. to conserve land and the environment. Listen as she talks about her journey and what is required of us if we want to reverse the consequences of our actions.

Come and get a quick gist of what this podcast is going to be about !