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🎧 Attention change-makers, activists, and global development enthusiasts! 🌍 In the latest episode of PCDN.Global The Social Change Career Podcast Building a Career Working on Child & Labor Rights we dive into the journey of Purva Gupta, a passionate human rights practitioner who has dedicated her career to child protection, labor rights, and international development. Purva shares her experience spanning over 30 countries, where she has tackled critical issues such as child labor, education challenges, and human trafficking head-on. 🎓🚸 As the former Director of Engagement and Communication at the Global March Against Child Labour, an organization led by #Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi, Purva brings a wealth of knowledge and strategies to the table. 🏆 In this episode, you'll learn: 💡 Experienced Insights: Purva shares lessons from her extensive career, shedding light on the complexities of child protection and labor exploitation. 🌱 Grounded Strategies: Navigate the intersection of programs, advocacy, and partnerships to effectively support communities while shifting the balance of power in international development. 🔍 Actionable Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of the nuances involved in tackling global issues and explore how businesses can respect and support human rights. 🤝 Direct Impact: Discover Purva's personal contributions to grassroots change, mentoring work, and initiatives to connect families with aid during critical times. 🚀 Career Impact Tips: Learn how to build a meaningful career in the social impact sector and make a difference in the lives of others. Don't miss out on this episode! 🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to create positive change in the world. 🌟 While you're at it, explore the 130+ episodes of The Social Change Career Podcast at http://pcdn.global/listen or on any major podcasting platform. If you find value in the content, please consider rating and sharing the podcast to help grow our impact! 🙏💜 #SocialChange #HumanRights #ChildProtection #DecolonizingAid #Podcast

We're having a short break from podcasting, but I've just written a short blog about the importance of youth work, if you're looking for your fortnightly dose of digital rationality! https://lnkd.in/eecYW9gv

❓ What are human rights? Why are we celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)’s 75th anniversary? 🧡 Today’s episode is a special one!  🔁 We collected the voices of our staff members and partners to describe the principles and the value behind the UDHR and how they inspire people. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eqH_rcrM #podcast #Act4RightsNow #AllOurRights #podcasting #celebration #celebratingtogether #humanrights75 #humanrightsday #humanrights #partners #partnerships #partnershipmatters

Lack of vision is destroying generations. This isn’t a new phenomenon. A lack of vision isn’t a gen z or millennial problem, I would argue it manifested at the onset of public/mass government schooling. We are trained what to think, not how to think. Our childhood creativity and problem solving is destroyed by the time we enter high school/secondary school. Instead we learn how to robotically regurgitate facts, how to avoid making mistakes, and how to assimilate with everyone else’s perspective. We build our lives based on what others believe we should do. I’ve spoken with countless elders who look back on their lives and realize the didn’t actually live, they simply existed Without a vision for your life, you’re bound to build the vision of someone else. ___ Enjoy this? Repost it to your network and follow Vanessa Fanis for more

What indirectly inspires you? I’ve been thinking about how much my hobbies and interests inform the way I approach work. There’s something to be said for taking inspiration from the things we are most passionate about and transferring elements of that to the workplace. I’ve come up with three indirect inspirations for how I approach my job: ·     Vulfpeck: A seriously creative independent band whose unique marketing stunts (including silent albums and telethon fundraisers) has helped them reach a wider audience, including articles in Forbes and The Guardian! ·     Mad Men: One of the best TV shows of all time (in my opinion) really highlighted to me how a simple idea can make all the difference, as long as there is an emotional logic behind it. ·     The Football Ramble: The UK’s biggest independent football podcast, the Football Ramble has been going since 2007 and continues to innovate, while staying true to it’s roots and building an amazing community. On the surface, these are things I enjoy to pass the time, but on reflection, each helps to shape my approach to supporting clients.

In this episode of "The Careers They Didn’t Tell You About," Mariam interviews Diana Thu-Thao Rhodes who has dedicated the past decade to Advocates for Youth and has a lifelong commitment to empowering young people in politics and policy. The discussion revolves around Diana's journey in youth advocacy, emphasizing the distinctive influence and strength of Generation Z. A few highlights to note from the conversation: 👉 Roots as a Change-Driver: Diana's roots as the daughter of immigrants from a working-class family significantly influence her activism. Her journey highlights how individual narratives can inspire and drive meaningful progress in the community. 👉 Balancing Idealism and Realism in your Career: Mariam and Diana underscore the value of combining idealistic aspirations with realistic expectations, a key element in Diana’s career development and effective advocacy work. This balance illustrates the importance of pursuing ambitious goals while maintaining practicality. 👉 Career and Education Path: Diana shares insights about her experiences in advocacy, policy, and civic engagement. She talks about her work on Capitol Hill, the decision to pursue graduate studies, and how these choices shaped her career. 👉 Gen Z's Role: A significant focus is on Gen Z's ability to perceive and address societal and cultural intersections. Diana notes that this generation is adept at challenging and expanding the boundaries set by older generations, enhancing cultural and societal progress. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/ecWYFv4T 🚨 Subscribe to the Second Day Email Newsletter for more content like this: https://lnkd.in/ewkDsYvq #socialimpact #publicpolicy #findyourwhy #podcast #genz

If you have ever found yourself wondering what it takes to work in the CIA or to pursue a career in national security, you won't want to miss this week's Claim Your Confidence podcast. Founder and CEO of Girl Security, Lauren has utilized her past career experience to help make the national security field more accessible and equitable for women. In this interview, we discuss where Lauren’s interest in the national security field stemmed from, what inspired her to found Girl Security, and how Girl Security is helping equip young women to enter the national security workforce. In this epidsode we talk about: Lauren’s interest in understanding the human experience and the full scope of how policy can affect communities in the U.S. and around the globe How majoring in political science in college led to Lauren working at a national security think-tank post-grad, and her experiences being one of few women in the field The importance of diversity in the national security workforce, and how it leads to better policy outcomes How Lauren had the idea for Girl Security long before she founded the company, and what prompted her to finally take the leap and invest in her idea The common misconceptions around what working in national security is like, and how Girl Security is working to help inform younger generations about the importance and breadth of national security and the opportunities that can be found in the field Listen vid the link in bio 🎙️🎙️🎙️ https://lnkd.in/eSznhD4k #confidence #confidencebuilding #podcast #empoweringwomen

Look around your team. Does everyone broadly look the same, sound the same, have a similar background, education, religious views etc.? If the answer is yes then you probably have an EDI problem. That isn’t to take away from the skills and capability of those people, but the research is pretty strong that diverse teams are more innovative, engaged and perform better. If you lead that team, start to question your recruitment practices. Break away from using the same old Job Description document because that is what you’ve always used, think about where else you can advertise your vacancies to ensure you’ll reach the broadest possible talent pool, and question whether your interview approach allows everyone to shine regardless of their learning and communication style. #EDI #culture #recruitment #leadership

The High Performance Podcast with Dame Stephanie Shirley discusses the importance of being disruptive and innovative in business whilst standing up for the people who need it. #Podcast #businesswomen #technology