Education Episodes

In this episode, I speak with Gladys Ngwa – activist with AWE e.V. and the GENUINE LOVE FOUNDATION, and entrepreneur from Cameroon – about what Unity in Diversity can look like from her perspective. We touch on the difference between tribe and tribalism, on expectations around women, and on questions of respect, equality, and the importance of education and self-esteem. And the SDGs matter, too! Some of these themes remain open, inviting listeners to reflect further for themselves. Join us on ...

Find out how Kevin left his successful career as a banker in order to change lives following the values of Ubuntu.

"Be the change you want to see in the world" - this quote by Ghandi is easy to say but hard to follow, especially when it comes to our own consumption and the magic of reduce, reuse, recycle. Enter Ribhu Vohra and Chandrah Nusselein, the power duo that changes the way children all over India think and act when it comes to waste. Through experimentation, research and the participation of teachers and students alike the WasteLess team develops educational materials that empower children to thin...

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. Spoiler aler...

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:/...