Best Impactpool Career Podcasts (2025)

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81. How One WHO Staff Member Sparked a Global Movement 44:28

3d ago44:28

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When WHO economist Tania Cernuschi couldn't sleep through her children's coughing in January 2025, she had an audacious idea: what if one billion people each donated just one dollar to support global health? Within days of launching the One World Movement, it was raising $10,000 daily and has now generated over $500,000 from 10,000+ supporters.In t…

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80. How Amar Bokhari Transformed His Family Business into a Social Enterprise Powerhouse 50:30

11d ago50:30

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After 20 years at the United Nations, Amar Bokhari took a leap of faith to revitalize his family's textile business in Pakistan. In this episode, discover how he transformed a traditional rug company into a thriving social enterprise that employs 450 people, provides free education to 1,000 children, and operates on 100% solar power. Amar shares hi…

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79. Christel Adamou, OPEC Fund: Shaping International Development with a People-Centered Approach 25:05

1M ago25:05

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Christel Adamou, HR Director at the OPEC Fund for International Development. Discover what makes this Vienna-based multilateral development bank unique, from its diverse workforce to its focus on impactful projects fighting poverty worldwide. Christel shares valuable career advice from her 20 years in int…

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78. IDB's Ines Olano Shares Insights on Cross-Cultural Leadership and Women's Development 35:44

2M ago35:44

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In this episode of the Impactpool podcast series, we meet with Ines Olano, Chief of Talent Management at the Inter-American Development Bank. With 30 years of global experience at companies like Unilever, Bayer, and Honeywell, Ines shares insights on cross-cultural leadership, women's development initiatives, and her transition from corporate to de…

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77. Sarah Clapham, OPCW: Neurodivergent woman breaking barriers in science and diplomacy 46:11

2M ago46:11

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In this Impactpool podcast, we sit down with Sarah Clapham, Science Policy Officer at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Sarah shares her remarkable journey from chemistry researcher to international policy expert while offering valuable insights into navigating STEM fields as both a woman and a neurodivergent professi…

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76. International Relocation and Driving Impact: A Look Inside AIIB with Scott Fitzgerald 42:13

3M ago42:13

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In this episode we meet with Scott Fitzgerald, Head of Talent Acquisition at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. We speak about how this multilateral organization is powering sustainable infrastructure across Asia, from renewable energy in Kazakhstan to satellite connectivity in Indonesia. Scott shares insights from his journey from rural Can…

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75. From Service Industry to UNICEF: How Eugenia Olliaro's early work shaped her Humanitarian Path 33:51

3M ago33:51

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In this inspiring Impactpool Podcast, Eugenia Olliaro shares her remarkable career path from working in the service industry to becoming the Manager of Data Governance at UNICEF. Eugenia speaks about how her experiences across nearly ten countries shaped her perspective, from her early work with migrant communities to her roles as a UN Volunteer in…

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74. From Cultural Exchange to Global Impact: A Conversation with UNDP's Jean-Luc Marcelin 41:01

4M ago41:01

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What does it take to build a career advancing sustainable development across cultures and continents? Hear Jean-Luc Marcelin, Talent Acquisition and Partnership Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) share his journey in international development and valuable insights for aspiring UN professionals!…

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73. Micheal Conneely - Director, Human Resources Management at UNIDO - Reimagining Careers and HR 42:51

5M ago42:51

42:51

From military service to managing global talent - in this episode, we meet with Micheal Conneely, Director of Human Resources Management at UNIDO.Micheal shares his fresh perspectives on how traditional career paths are evolving in international organizations; how to ensure promoting diversity and inclusion in a global workforce; the role of AI and…

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72. Impactpool Podcast - An internship with the Green Climate Fund 12:48

6M ago12:48

12:48

In this episode, intern Emma Nijssen takes us behind the scenes at the Green Climate Fund (GCF), sharing insights from her roles in accreditation and investment operations. From navigating project partnerships to discovering unexpected career opportunities, Emma discusses what it really takes to join this unique climate finance institution and make…

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71. Daiga Barone - Talent Acquisition Team Lead at the ICC 36:37

7M ago36:37

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In this Impactpool Podcast, we meet with the ICC's Talent Acquisition Team Lead, Daiga Barone. We look at the challenges and strategies of recruitment and human resources management; Daiga shares her own diverse career path, from the private sector to the public service of the ICC, and discusses the ICC's efforts to efficiently process a surge of j…

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70. Michael Emery - Director, Division for Human Resources Management at the IOM 34:34

9M ago34:34

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Impactpool meets with Michael Emery, Director, Division for Human Resources Management at IOM - UN Migration. Micheal has a long working history in HR and dare we say it, always interesting stories to share!In this podcast we speak about his broad experience as an HR director, his take on advancing an inclusive workplace; the positive impact the Co…

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69. Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui - Head of Staffing Division at the ICRC 34:15

11M ago34:15

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In this podcast, we meet with Sophie Rwegera Khadhraoui who is the Head of Staffing Division at the International Committee of the Red Cross.In our discussion we touch upon Sophie’s career path in the ICRC, the insights that data analytics bring in the decision-making process for workforce planning, and how the ICRC nurtures talent and facilitates …

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68. Liza Rubinstein - Head of Impact at Carbon Equity 38:50

1y ago38:50

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In this Impactpool podcast episode, we meet with Liza Rubinstein - Co-Founder and Head of Impact at Carbon Equity. Carbon Equity focuses on investments in climate technology solutions with a vision of a carbon net-zero economy. Through different investment portfolios, it enables investors to contribute to a sustainable future - a true company with …

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67. Deepa Pindolia - Global Health Consultant at the WHO 35:08

1y ago35:08

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In this Impactpool podcast, we meet with global health expert Dr. Deepa Pindolia. Deepa has over a decade of experience in strategically leading malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programs across Africa. Amongst others, she has worked for the Clinton Health Access Initiative and is now employed as a Consultant at the World Health Organisa…

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66. Terre des Hommes - The issue of girls marriages in Asia 22:21

1y ago22:21

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In this podcast Regional Director Asia Bushra Zulfiqar speaks about why girls get married early; what can be done, what is being done to address this issue and the challenges Terre des Hommes encounters to arrive at a child-marriage-free Asia.Globally, each year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. This is 23 girls every minute and o…

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65. Olufemi Elias - Legal Expert, Judge and former Registrar IRMCT 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

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In this podcast, we meet with Olufemi Elias, former Registrar (United Nations Assistant Secretary-General) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). Today, he works as an independent Judge for ‘Administrative Tribunals’ and a visiting Professor in International Law at Queen Mary, University of London.Amongst others, we…

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64. Paolo Bernasconi - Director of HR at OSCE 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

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In this episode of our Impactpool podcast series, we meet with Paolo Bernasconi, the Director of Human Resources of the OSCE.We discuss quite a few topics that have to do with attitudes and behaviours in the workplace.In the discussion, Paolo speaks about the importance of vulnerability: we speak about HR being a safe space and the importance it pl…

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63. Ndunge Evelyn Pavao - Associate HR Director, Talent Acquisition at CHAI 45:01

1+ y ago45:01

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In this episode, we meet with Ndunge Evelyn Pavao who works as the Associate HR Director, Talent Acquisition at Clinton Health Access Initiative and is also the founder of Kweli Noir, a review website created for anyone who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color.We speak about her role in CHAI, and what they are looking for when recr…

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62. David Bearfield - Director of HR at UNDP 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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In this episode, we speak with David about his belief on how HR can make a strong impact on the well-being of staff in the public sector, and how the intelligence, skills, commitment, passion, and courage of the people who work for them make the difference. We touch upon the grading system of the UN; and how to make a real difference when it comes …

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61. Catty Bennet Sattler - Director of HR at UNHCR 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

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In this episode of our Impactpool podcast series we meet with Catty Bennet Sattler, the Director of Human Resources of the UNHCR. We touch upon her passion for HR and her care for personal wellbeing, how to prepare when you are interested to work in the humanitarian field, and, last but not least, what Catty believes has been critical as a personal…

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Impactpool Career Podcast with Claudia Rodriguez - UN OCHA 42:46

4+ y ago42:46

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Impactpool Career Podcast with Claudia Rodriguez - UN OCHA by Impactpool Career Podcast by ImpactpoolBy Impactpool Career Podcast by Impactpool

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Career Podcast - IOM - Jo Rispoli 47:28

5+ y ago47:28

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Career Podcast - Jo Rispoli, IOM Chairman of Global Staff Association Committee 10:53

5+ y ago10:53

10:53

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Saman Saidi - Humanitarian Communications Manager at Save the Children. 11:10

5+ y ago11:10

11:10

Saman Saidi is the Humanitarian Communications Manager at Save the Children. Saman has worked with Communication for many years and has extensive humanitarian experience. In this episode, he explains what it was like to save people from drowning in the mediterranean sea, what it is like to constantly be on stand-by to go to an emergency, and why he…

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What´s it like on a vessel in the Mediterranean sea? - Saman Saidi 11:10

5+ y ago11:10

11:10

Saman Saidi is the Humanitarian Communications Manager at Save the Children. Saman has worked with Communication for many years and has extensive humanitarian experience. In this episode, he explains what it was like to save people from drowning in the mediterranean sea, what it is like to constantly be on stand-by to go to an emergency, and why he…

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Making an impact – how to make an impact in Afghanistan? - Sandra Kukla 4:18

5+ y ago4:18

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Sandra Kukla is the Reporting Specialist at the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan in Kabul. Sandra moved from working in the private sector to the field of international development and a job in Afghanistan. In this episode, she explains why and how she made that shift in her career, what she finds as most rewarding about working in the global impa…

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Making an impact – how to achieve zero hunger? - Gerard Rebello 1:20

5+ y ago1:20

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Gerard Rebello is the Head of Supply Chain at WFP in Nigeria. Gerard has worked with logistics for many years and has an extensive humanitarian experience. In this episode, he explains how his work helps people in need to receive food, what it’s like to work with logistics in humanitarian situations, and how he got into that field in the first plac…

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Making an impact – what does a good CV look like? - Anna Cook 1:00

5+ y ago1:00

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Anna Cook is the Deputy Group Leader – Talent Acquisition at CERN in Geneva. Anna has a longstanding experience in working with human resources and talent acquisition. In this episode, she explains what she looks for when reading CV’s and application letters, which skills she sees as the most needed, and why she went into the field of human resourc…

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Learn directly from a Recruitment Manager at UN Headquarters 1:59

5+ y ago1:59

1:59

Learn directly from a Recruitment Manager’s voice at UN Secretariat how to succeed in your career at UN Secretariat? See to him explaining how he got there himself and what are they looking for in candidates.He told us his best advice for a successful career at the United Nations and much more.Our conversation answers some of the following question…

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Making an impact – how to mitigate climate change? - Rana Ghoneim 22:30

5+ y ago22:30

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Rana Ghoneim is the Chief, Energy Systems and Infrastructure Division at UNIDO in Vienna. Rana has a longstanding experience in working with UNIDO and in the energy sector. In this episode, she explains how her work helps mitigate climate change, what it’s like to work in the energy sector, and why she got into that field in the first place. - It’s…

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Impactpool Career Story - What is it like working at an UNHCR refugee camp as a Senior Officer? 6:17

5+ y ago6:17

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We had a conversation with Roupen Alexandrian who holds the position of Senior Officer, Durable Solutions at UNHCR, based in one of the biggest refugee camps today. We asked him all the details that will help you have a clear idea of how successful careers happen at the United Nations.By Impactpool Career Podcast by Impactpool

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Coaching on a global level at the World Bank Group - Stefano Olmeti 8:30

5+ y ago8:30

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Listen to our podcast with Stefano Olmeti, a global coach who specializes in working internationally with mission-driven professionals and change-makers. Learn from his experience as the Coaching Manager of the World Bank Group, where he directed 1,000+ coaching engagements to assist staff worldwide in preparing for career advancements, enhancing i…

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How to have a successful career working with Human Rights - Antonia de Meo 9:57

5+ y ago9:57

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Impactpool has interviewed Antonia de Meo, Chief of Human Rights and Rule of Law Service in United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Representative of Office of UNHCR in Libya, Based in TripoliBy Impactpool Career Podcast by Impactpool

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Impactpool Podcast Episode 23 Thomas Neufing - Chief, UNOG 46:33

5+ y ago46:33

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In this episode, we talk to Thomas Neufing, currently heading the Centre for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM) at UNOG. Thomas has focused over the last 15 years on leadership and management development programmes. Listen about his educational and professional background in various development programmes and humanitarian and peacekeeping assignmen…

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Impactpool Career Podcast: Episode 22 13:21

5+ y ago13:21

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In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to Maudo Jallow, currently working at the Tony Blair Institute alongside the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Accra, Ghana. Maudo is a young professional that has worked for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) and United N…

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Episode 20: Making an impact – how to make workplaces inclusive? 17:47

6y ago17:47

17:47

Michelle Walker is the People Business Partner for International at Leonard Cheshire in London. Michelle has a long-standing experience working in human resources. In this episode, Michelle explains the impact their organization has while working with people experiencing some form of disability, how they ensure that their workplace is inclusive, an…

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Episode 19: Making an impact – how to bring sight to blind and low-vision people? 23:11

6y ago23:11

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Alexander Hauerslev Jensen is the Chief, Commercial Officer at Be my Eyes in Denmark. Be my Eyes is a mobile app that is bringing sight to blind and low-vision people. In this episode, Alexander explains how Be my Eyes works and the background to why it was initiated. - And people really want to help out and I think it’s beautiful to see that in a …

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Episode 18: Making an impact – how is disability included in recruitment processes? 21:40

6y ago21:40

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Niels Lohmann is the Team Lead Capacity Development at UNV in Bonn. Niels has worked with human resources and in particular with aspects facing persons with disabilities for a long time. In this episode, he explains what the role of UNV is, and how they ensure that persons with disabilities are included in recruitment processes. - Around the theme …

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Episode 17: Making an impact – how to ensure equal opportunities for all? 24:29

6y ago24:29

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Marko Vuoriheimo is the founder and CEO of Chabla in Finland. Chabla is a mobile app that allows deaf to make and receive phone calls through an interpreter. In this episode, Marko explains how Chabla works and the background to why he started it. Marko is using sign language and the voice we hear in the podcast is the translator’s. - Just spontane…

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Episode 16: Making an impact – how to provide higher education for refugees? 19:26

6y ago19:26

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Rohit Kakar is the Head of Human Resources at Kiron in Berlin. Rohit has longstanding experience in working with human resources. In this episode, he explains how Kiron helps refugees to have access to higher education, and how his own background has inspired him to join this field of work. - What we actually believe in is that education can change…

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Episode 15: Making an impact – how to improve small scale farmers farming capacity? 20:42

6y ago20:42

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Lizzie Merrill is the Chief, Operating Officer at Ignitia in Ghana. Lizzie has extensive experience in working with both aid organizations as well as social enterprises. In this episode, she explains how her work helps small scale farmers improve their farming capacities, what it’s like to work with a social enterprise, and how to develop a success…

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Episode 13: Making an impact – how is a Gender and Diversity perspective ensured? 26:31

6y ago26:31

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Lisa Akero is the Gender and Diversity Coordinator at IFRC in Geneva. Lisa has extensive experience in working with gender and diversity issues. In this episode, she explains how her work ensures a gender and diversity perspective in all emergencies, what it’s like to work with gender and diversity, and why she ended up in that field in the first p…

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Episode 12: Making an impact – what role does social enterprises have? 23:26

6y ago23:26

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Marta Aretakis Terne is the Head of Marketing and Communication at Better Shelter in Sweden. Marta has a longstanding experience in Marketing and Communication. In this episode, she explains how her work has helped displaced persons receive a good shelter, what it’s like to work with a social enterprise, and how to develop a successful innovation p…

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Episode 9: Making an impact – how to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals? 18:25

6y ago18:25

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Robert Piper is the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Development Coordination Office in New York. Robert has a longstanding experience in international development, humanitarian response and peacebuilding at the United Nations. In this episode, he explains the role of the UN Development Coordination Office, the background to the Ta…

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Episode 7: Making an impact – how to save a refugee’s life? 26:51

6y ago26:51

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Annika Sandlund is the Chief, Interagency and Coordination Unit at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees headquarter in Geneva. Annika has extensive experience and has been working with refugees in many different countries and in different geographical regions. In this episode, she explains how her work has helped the lives of refugees,…

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Episode 6: Making an impact – what role does research play? 26:12

6y ago26:12

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Marylene Wamukoya is the Senior Data Analyst at the Africa Population Health Research Center in Kenya. Marylene has extensive experience working in demographics, health and poverty dynamics research in Africa. In this episode, she explains how research are used, how it has had a positive impact o the African continent, and why she chose to become a…

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Episode 5: Making an impact – how to promote Gender Equality? 36:56

6y ago36:56

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Comfort Lamptey is UN Women’s Country Representative in Nigeria. Comfort has spent most of her professional life working on gender issues. In this episode, she explains how her interest in promoting gender equality started out of curiosity of where all the women were, how she sees the necessity to transform societies, and what helped her to move al…

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Episode 4: Making an impact – how to make an impact in Afghanistan? 28:17

6y ago28:17

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Sandra Kukla is the Reporting Specialist at the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan in Kabul. Sandra moved from working in the private sector to the field of international development and a job in Afghanistan. In this episode, she explains why and how she made that shift in her career, what she find as most rewarding about working in the global impac…

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Episode 3: Making an impact – what is life as a roving Emergency Specialist? 25:10

6+ y ago25:10

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Jaime Castaneda is the Global Emergency Specialist at the Danish Refugee Council. The position is part of DRC:s emergency team and is roving. Jamie has extensive experience working in emergencies. In this episode, he describes the tasks that lies ahead when arriving at the frontline, his background that has prepared him for that kind of job, and wh…

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