The world seems to be going to hell in a handbasket. And we all know that the human experience can be quite challenging at times. So I love to find projects, initiatives, people, that make the world a better place. These projects and people give me hope and bring a smile to my face. And I hope they do the same for you. You’ll hear stories about people from all over the world, changing their societies. Every now and then I’ll have a chat with one of these initiatives and find out what drives them, what keeps them going even when things get a little tough. In addition, I'll throw in all I know about change - from your personal life to society. And maybe, one of the stories you’ll hear will motivate you to get active yourself. For we all can be changemakers. It starts in our own daily lives and then has ripple effect, spreading to our neighborhoods, cities, countries and the world as a whole. That’s what I believe, after all, I’m a voluntary optimist.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 hours 37 minutes
episode 8: The Impact of Patience - Stories from the Netherlands & Brazil
Can patience make a difference? Can it have an impact? And even more pressingly: can being patient be fun? Find out the answers to these questions and discover how patience got popular at a supermarket chain in the Netherlands, and why it plays a role in bridging the age gap in a language school in Brazil. And should you be in a hurry: The impact of patience depends on two things: How patient are you when it comes to others and how patient are you when it comes to yourself...
episode 7: The Secret of Game Changing Conversations - Stories from Denmark & the USA
What do therapists, FBI negotiators and people who build bridges across social divides have in common?They know und use the secret that turn a (sometimes difficult) conversation into game changing one. These days social gaps are visible everywhere and societies all over the world struggle how to bridge them...
episode 6: Rebels With a Cause - Stories from Uganda & Bosnia-Herzegovina
Courage. It's one of the essential ingredients if you want change: change yourself, your environment, or society at large. Meet the Rebels With a Cause of this episode: Francis Ogweng, a police officer and feminist who fights for gender equality in Uganda. "Dismantling the patriarchal culture of men is not easy as this is their comfort zone. To date many people make fun of me, they call me names, they think I am not a real man – but I don’t care, nothing they say discourages me...
episode 5: EP05: Interview with Fif Fernandes - MediClownAcademy India
If you worked in the film business and had worked with Hollywood greats like Brad Pitt - would you leave that life behind to go to Auroville, South India to start an NGO? That's exactly what Fif Fernandes did...
episode 4: Questions of Trust - Stories from Saudi Arabia & Israel
Can you run a business based on trusting your customers? Can you build trust in communities that have experienced conflict and war? The answers to these two questions will bring you to a bakery in Saudi Arabia and the Hand in Hand school and community project in Israel. Give it a listen, it's worth it. Trust me. Sources: The Honest Bakery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmI_LM7O3Bc – last download: 26/08/21. https://saudigazette.com...
episode 3: The Root of Civilization. Stories from Lebanon & All Corners of the World.
What's at the core of a civilization? In this episode we're going to answer this question in a very pragmatic fashion by looking at a community project in Lebanon and by discovering how a tether may be more than just a way of physically connecting people. Links on becoming a guide: For Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Singpore, the UK: https://www.attendly.com/guide-running-with-blind-or-visually-impaired-runners/ - last download: 27/08/21. For Germany: https://www...
episode 2: Learning with Mohammed & the Importance of the Colour Yellow - Stories from Pakistan & Kenya
In today's episode you'll meet teacher Mohammed Ayub, who created a free school for all girls and boys from the slums in Islamabad. We'll also discover why the colour yellow is essential when it comes to bridging the religious divide between Muslims and Christians in Kenya. Sources: https://www.colourinfaith.com - last download 14/08/21; https://www.ted.com/talks/nabila_alibhai_why_people_of_different_faiths_are_painting_their_houses_of_worship_yellow - last download 14/08/21;https://www...
episode 1: Not Just A Park Bench - Stories from the US & Zimbabwe
Did you think a park bench was just a spot to rest and have a conversation with a friend? They can be much more. Find out how park benches are used to overcome loneliness and help to bridge the age gap in this episode. Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/03/second-grader-buddy-bench_n_4378248.html - last download 14/08/21; https://www.ted.com/talks/dixon_chibanda_why_i_train_grandmothers_to_treat_depression#t-721582 – last download 12/04/19; https://www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe...
Introducing the MUNAlogues - Hello World. Hello Change.
A little optimism to go. The world seems to be full of bad news and the human experience can be quite challenging sometimes. But something good isn't coming our way - something good is already here. In this podcast you'll find out all about things that are going in the right direction: projects, inititatives, organisations and people like you and me who are making a difference. You’ll hear stories about people from all over the world, changing their societies...