Nuances of the Melton Fellowship: A Journey of Global Citizenship In this podcast, Tryphine Clara Dzimbanete, a Melton Fellow, reflects on her journey through the fellowship, highlighting the complexities of global citizenship. She shares insights on fostering deeper cultural connections, addressing inclusivity gaps, and tackling vital issues like racism and representation. While the fellowship offers valuable opportunities, it also underscores the importance of intentional efforts to embrace di...
Nov 18, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Melton Foundation People & Culture Podcast , host Alafia Stewart addresses a key issue raised in the recent community survey—the under-representation of Senior Fellows from certain regions. Alafia explains how the Foundation selects Senior Fellows based on event themes while reaffirming their commitment to inclusivity by encouraging applications from all regions. She also shares how the Melton Foundation is working to ensure fair representation and create more opportun...
Sep 22, 2024•6 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Melton Foundation People & Culture Podcast! I’m your host, Alafia Stewart, and I’m thrilled to have you join us on this journey. Whether you're a long-time Melton Fellow, new to the community, or just curious, this podcast is for you. In each episode, we’ll explore the heart of our global community—sharing personal stories, diving into key insights from community surveys, and addressing important topics like inclusion, cultural collaboration, and belonging. We’ll celebrate...
Sep 22, 2024•9 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Ashley, Melton Fellow from USA, and Gloria, Melton Fellow from Chile, as they delve into "Intersecting Identities: Navigating Inclusion through Intersectionality". In their words, "We engage with a diverse array of voices and perspectives, amplifying the voices of those who have historically been marginalized or silenced. From exploring the experiences of queer people of color and disabled individuals to highlighting the challenges faced by immigrant communities and ind...
Sep 20, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Charvi, a creative Melton Fellow from China, and Sophia, an insightful Melton Fellow from Ghana, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode, we engage with leading scientists, educators, and policymakers to gain insights into the latest trends and developments in science and technology. From discussions on the importance of science education and STEM initiatives to reflect...
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Mikayla, a creative Melton Fellow from China, and Misbah, an insightful Melton Fellow from Ghana, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode, we celebrate the richness of cultural diversity and the wealth of perspectives that contribute to the global education ecosystem. From examining the role of cultural values and traditions in shaping educational practices to exploring...
Aug 05, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Skye, a creative Melton Fellow from U.S.A., and Yinare, an insightful Melton Fellow from Chile, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. In this episode, titled "A Tale of Two Nations: Contrasting Governmental Models and Political Landscapes," we embark on a comparative journey to uncover the similarities, differences, challenges, and triumphs that shape the governance and political ...
Aug 05, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Fardin, a creative Melton Fellow from India, and Georgia Gan, an insightful Melton Fellow from China, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Join us as the two hosts unpack the often-overlooked disparities in exposure to indoor air pollution, with a specific focus on how gender norms and roles influence vulnerability and access to clean air. From cooking and heating practices to occupational...
Aug 05, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Hammed Kayode Alabi, where we explore the profound impact of personal purpose and storytelling on creating meaningful change. In this conversation, Hammed delves into his personal manifesto and how a clear sense of purpose can transform lives and inspire others. He emphasizes that it’s not the sophistication of your ambition but the story behind your vision that resonates with others. Discover the significance of starting with “why” and how your pers...
Aug 05, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Anubhuti, a creative Melton Fellow from India, and Miranda Fang, an insightful Melton Fellow from China, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode “Building Sustainable Communities: From Vision to Action”, our hosts highlight innovative approaches to sustainable community planning and design, showcasing initiatives that promote walkable neighborhoods, access to green spac...
Aug 05, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this enlightening episode, Felipe and Anna, Melton Fellows from Chile and Germany, delve into the profound connection between humanity and nature. They explore the spiritual, psychological, and ecological benefits of nurturing this bond and discuss the importance of sustainable practices for personal and collective well-being. Alongside, they share inspiring stories of individual actions sparking community and global change. The conversation also highlights Germany's educational framework...
Aug 05, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Maureen, a creative Melton Fellow from India, and Tabita, an insightful Melton Fellow from China, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode, we engage with diverse perspectives and voices, including historians, scholars, activists, and descendants of colonial legacies, to illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of colonialism's impact on societies, cultures, and identi...
Aug 05, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Olympia, a creative Melton Fellow from U.S.A., and Anika, an insightful Melton Fellow from China, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode, the hosts engage with leading scholars, activists, policymakers, and peacemakers to illuminate the interconnected webs of power, inequality, and injustice that often underlie conflicts and threaten peace. From grassroots movements ad...
Aug 05, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Godwin, a creative Melton Fellow from Ghana, and Danielle, an insightful Melton Fellow from India, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode "Navigating Conflicts: Building Bridges to Healthy Relationships" , we engage with experts and share personal anecdotes, drawing upon a wealth of insights and experiences to empower listeners with the tools and techniques n...
Aug 05, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Jochebed, a creative Melton Fellow from China, and Leo Lu, an insightful Melton Fellow from Ghana, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Join us as we navigate the intricate webs of power, privilege, and resistance that shape our collective experiences across diverse communities and continents. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, our hosts shed light on the multifaceted na...
Aug 05, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Gabriel, a creative Melton Fellow from India, and Eurus Sun, an insightful Melton Fellow from China, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Throughout the episode "Catalysts of Change: Exploring the Role of Leadership in Community Development", we engage in insightful conversations with trailblazing leaders and change-makers who are spearheading impactful projects and initiatives i...
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Ran Tian, a creative Melton Fellow from China, and Leeroy Takudzwa Magora, an insightful Melton Fellow from Ghana, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. Beginning with a nuanced examination of their individual understandings of quality education, the two hosts set the stage for an illuminating dialogue. Drawing upon personal experiences as Melton Fellows and cultural contexts, they offer un...
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join hosts Anoushka Mongia, a passionate Melton Fellow from India, and Innocent Chikwanda, an insightful Melton Fellow from Ghana, as they delve into the fascinating world of intercultural friendships in our new episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast. In this thought-provoking podcast series, they explore the significance of critical dialogue in building meaningful connections across cultural boundaries. Anoushka and Innocent draw from their own experiences as Melton Fellows, who ha...
Jun 06, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this thought-provoking episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast, Melton Fellows Linda Arthur, Eric Gadzi, and Yang Ke come together to delve into the complex topic of appearance anxiety. Join us as we navigate the societal pressures, personal struggles, and psychological impacts associated with our perceptions of physical appearance. Furthermore, we open up a compassionate dialogue about the psychological toll of appearance anxiety. We discuss the ways in which it can impact mental...
May 18, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to "Shattering Silences," a thought-provoking episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast, hosted by Melton Fellows Breyunha Smith from New Orleans, USA, and Camila Farías from Temuco, Chile. In this episode, we delve into an urgent global issue and address SDG #3 by bringing awareness to the alarming rates of youth suicide in both Chile and the USA. Join us as we engage in a candid conversation, highlighting personal insights, and data-driven perspectives. By examining...
May 18, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast, Melton Fellows Lena Uddyback, and Caroline Ziegler dive deep into the world of feminism, examining its roots and contemporary manifestations in Germany and the USA. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs of feminist movements in these two influential countries. Join us for an enlightening conversation that delves into the heart of feminism, its impact on society, and the challenges that lie ahead. Wheth...
May 18, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of our #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast explores the broad spectrum of AI with Melton Fellows Bo Yu, from Hangzhou, China, and Hannah Zhou, also from Hangzhou, China. AI technologies like ChatGPT have enormous potential to make our world a better place. From improving healthcare outcomes to reducing carbon emissions, AI can help us tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. However, there are real concerns and risks associated with AI, such as job displacement,...
May 18, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of our #GlobalCitizenshipInPractice podcast explores the broad spectrum of accessibility, including but not limited to all forms of disability. It looks at how we can bridge the gap between ourselves and those who need help through Accessibility. We discuss examples of how any content or facility’s functionality has been modified or designed to accommodate people of different abilities. We end with a call to action on means or ways that we as Melton Fellows can promote accessibility...
Apr 26, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast anchored by Senior Melton Fellows Shravani Vangur and Tobias Woode takes one through a journey of peace. Our Fellows discuss the perception of peace in different parts of the world and what the youth of the 21st century, can do to promote peace for all. Happy Listening!
Mar 22, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, participants discuss what the Global Solvers Accelerator offered by the Melton Foundation encompasses, the essence of the program, and what one needs to do to become a part of this experience! All this, and some never-heard-before tips for applicants, stories from the 8-month journey, and more! The program engages participants through an eight-month project-based collaborative learning journey (including a fully-sponsored week-long in-person retreat, ‘ Global Solvers CoLab...
Feb 09, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is Feminism misandry? Can men also be feminists? How can we promote feminism without suppressing men? Be sure to listen to this episode of our Global Citizenship in Practice podcast, where our Fellows address the bias on feminism. Hope you enjoy it!
Jan 12, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast La equidad de género son los mismos derechos, responsabilidades y oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, por lo tanto el sexo con el nazcamos no va determinar estas cualidades a lo largo de nuestra vida. Esta supone que se tengan en cuenta los intereses, prioridades y necesidades de tanto mujeres como de hombres, reconociéndose la diversidad de ambos grupos. El objetivo de la equidad de género es la igualdad de trato entre hombres y mujeres sin discriminación ni superioridad de género, para que ...
Oct 07, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast La discriminacion es dar un trato desigual que puede afectar a una persona como a un grupo determinado, se puede dar por una gran variedad de motivos como raciales, religiosos, politicos, por su edad, sexo, condicion fisica o mental. La discriminacion normalmente se forma de un prejuicio que se basa en conceptos de identidad y en la necesidad de las personas de identificarse con un grupo determinado, lo que genera división, odio e incluso la deshumanización de la personas por su identidad difere...
Oct 07, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Los ODS fueron propuestos por la ONU con el fin de poder mostrar una visión integral, indivisible y renovada con el fin de poder construir un mundo donde podamos vivir de manera sustentable, sin discriminacion y con equidad de oportunidades. Relacionado a los ODS se crea la agenda 2030 para el desarrollo sustentable, lo cual propone 17 objetivos con 169 metas que abarcan las esferas económica, social y ambiental. Uno de estos objetivos es el número 12 que busca producción y consumo responsable. ...
Oct 07, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast El termino clasismo es una de las grandes corrientes de la discriminación, siendo algo muy contemporaneo aún hoy en dia. El racismo viene de tiempos coloniales donde comienza este espíritu de superioridad respecto al resto. El racismo tiene varios hitos influyentes en la historia, un ejemplo de esto es el médico estadounidense Samuel George Morton que fue muy reconocido en el área de craneometría (disciplina que estudia el tamaño y volumen del cráneo) donde él afirmaba que las personas caucásica...
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