Beyond Aid https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid en 2022 Center for Strategic and International Studies Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. It features humanitarian leaders, practitioners, innovators, journalists, artists, and athletes who can help listeners relate to crisis contexts in new ways. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b1f4c266-27dd-11ed-b082-c36a47828f5d/image/ha_podcast_logo.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Beyond Aid https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid episodic Center for Strategic and International Studies Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. It features humanitarian leaders, practitioners, innovators, journalists, artists, and athletes who can help listeners relate to crisis contexts in new ways. Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. It features humanitarian leaders, practitioners, innovators, journalists, artists, and athletes who can help listeners relate to crisis contexts in new ways.

]]> Center for Strategic and International Studies podcasts@csis.org Beyond Despair: Gretchen Steidle https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Gretchen Ki Steidle the founder of Global Grassroots, a mindfulness-based social venture incubator for women in East Africa. She shares evidence and examples of how applying the concepts and practices of conscious social change can help us more effectively and compassionately engage in crisis contexts.  She also leaves us with a mindfulness practice we can all use. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:35:44 -0000 Beyond Despair: Gretchen Steidle full Center for Strategic and International Studies Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Gretchen Ki Steidle the founder of Global Grassroots, a mindfulness-based social venture incubator for women in East Africa. In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Gretchen Ki Steidle the founder of Global Grassroots, a mindfulness-based social venture incubator for women in East Africa. She shares evidence and examples of how applying the concepts and practices of conscious social change can help us more effectively and compassionately engage in crisis contexts.  She also leaves us with a mindfulness practice we can all use. In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Gretchen Ki Steidle the founder of Global Grassroots, a mindfulness-based social venture incubator for women in East Africa. She shares evidence and examples of how applying the concepts and practices of conscious social change can help us more effectively and compassionately engage in crisis contexts.  She also leaves us with a mindfulness practice we can all use.

]]> 1070 Beyond Despair: Chris Hoffman https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Chris Hoffman, Managing Director of Humanity Link, a corporate to humanitarian brokerage firm that links innovative companies with humanitarian agencies. Chris discusses how to inspire healing amidst the inundation of information and stress that can impact the mental health of on-the-ground humanitarian actors. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:05:56 -0000 Beyond Despair: Chris Hoffman full Center for Strategic and International Studies In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Chris Hoffman to discuss how to inspire healing amidst the inundation of information and stress that can impact the mental health of on-the-ground humanitarian actors. In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Chris Hoffman, Managing Director of Humanity Link, a corporate to humanitarian brokerage firm that links innovative companies with humanitarian agencies. Chris discusses how to inspire healing amidst the inundation of information and stress that can impact the mental health of on-the-ground humanitarian actors. In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Chris Hoffman, Managing Director of Humanity Link, a corporate to humanitarian brokerage firm that links innovative companies with humanitarian agencies. Chris discusses how to inspire healing amidst the inundation of information and stress that can impact the mental health of on-the-ground humanitarian actors.

]]> 973 Beyond Despair: Jahson and Rana https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jahson Bull, lead guitarist of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Jahson recounts how he learned to play music, the importance of song in crisis, and the privilege of bringing joy to those experiencing hardship. Following their conversation, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Rana who explains the challenges facing people with disabilities in Bangladesh and the way sports and athletic engagement can transform an individual’s sense of purpose and belonging. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:17:00 -0000 Beyond Despair: Jahson and Rana full Center for Strategic and International Studies Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jahson Bull, lead guitarist of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Following their conversation, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Rana who explains the challenges facing people with disabilities in Bangladesh. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jahson Bull, lead guitarist of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Jahson recounts how he learned to play music, the importance of song in crisis, and the privilege of bringing joy to those experiencing hardship. Following their conversation, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Rana who explains the challenges facing people with disabilities in Bangladesh and the way sports and athletic engagement can transform an individual’s sense of purpose and belonging. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jahson Bull, lead guitarist of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Jahson recounts how he learned to play music, the importance of song in crisis, and the privilege of bringing joy to those experiencing hardship.

Following their conversation, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Rana who explains the challenges facing people with disabilities in Bangladesh and the way sports and athletic engagement can transform an individual’s sense of purpose and belonging.

]]> 1648 Beyond the Camera: Waad and Dr. Hamza Al-Kateab https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Waad and Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, filmmakers and frontline humanitarian responders to the siege on Aleppo in Syria. Waad and Dr. Hamza share their journey to becoming international advocates and how their community gives them purpose. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:13:00 -0000 Beyond the Camera: Waad and Dr. Hamza Al-Kateab full Center for Strategic and International Studies Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Waad and Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, filmmakers and frontline humanitarian responders to the siege on Aleppo in Syria. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Waad and Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, filmmakers and frontline humanitarian responders to the siege on Aleppo in Syria. Waad and Dr. Hamza share their journey to becoming international advocates and how their community gives them purpose. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Waad and Dr. Hamza al-Kateab, filmmakers and frontline humanitarian responders to the siege on Aleppo in Syria. Waad and Dr. Hamza share their journey to becoming international advocates and how their community gives them purpose.

]]> 1354 Beyond News: Branden Harvey https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Branden Harvey, founder of GoodGoodGood about the challenge of highlighting good news stories and the complexity of maintaining a sense of purpose while engaging with hardship. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:12:00 -0000 Beyond News: Branden Harvey full Center for Strategic and International Studies In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Branden Harvey about the challenge of highlighting good news stories. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Branden Harvey, founder of GoodGoodGood about the challenge of highlighting good news stories and the complexity of maintaining a sense of purpose while engaging with hardship. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Branden Harvey, founder of GoodGoodGood about the challenge of highlighting good news stories and the complexity of maintaining a sense of purpose while engaging with hardship.

]]> 1534 Beyond News: Jessica Alexander https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jessica Alexander, an editor at the New Humanitarian. Jessica shares what she has learned from reporting on the changes in humanitarian policy over the past two decades, why the sector needs to continue to improve, and if she is still optimistic about humanitarian aid. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:09:00 -0000 Beyond News: Jessica Alexander full Center for Strategic and International Studies Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jessica Alexander who shares what she has learned from reporting on the changes in humanitarian policy over the past two decades In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jessica Alexander, an editor at the New Humanitarian. Jessica shares what she has learned from reporting on the changes in humanitarian policy over the past two decades, why the sector needs to continue to improve, and if she is still optimistic about humanitarian aid. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jessica Alexander, an editor at the New Humanitarian. Jessica shares what she has learned from reporting on the changes in humanitarian policy over the past two decades, why the sector needs to continue to improve, and if she is still optimistic about humanitarian aid.

]]> 903 Beyond Stagnation: Aarathi Krishnan https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Aarathi Krishnan from the United Nations Development Program to understand the ethical implications of innovations in the humanitarian sector, and the way in which foresight and future planning can inspire an optimistic worldview. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0000 Beyond Stagnation: Aarathi Krishnan full Center for Strategic and International Studies Jake Kurtzer speaks with Aarathi Krishnan from the United Nations Development Program to understand the ethical implications of innovations in the humanitarian sector In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Aarathi Krishnan from the United Nations Development Program to understand the ethical implications of innovations in the humanitarian sector, and the way in which foresight and future planning can inspire an optimistic worldview. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Aarathi Krishnan from the United Nations Development Program to understand the ethical implications of innovations in the humanitarian sector, and the way in which foresight and future planning can inspire an optimistic worldview.

]]> 1256 Beyond Stagnation: Chris Houston https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Chris Houston, the former Director of Humanitarian Innovation for Grand Challenges Canada. Chris goes beyond the buzzword of innovation and shares inspiring examples of local and global responses to crises. He also talks about the power of combining global solidarity with local action and why we need to consider expanding the resources given to humanitarian response. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:21:00 -0000 Beyond Stagnation: Chris Houston full Center for Strategic and International Studies Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Chris Houston who goes beyond the buzzword of innovation and shares inspiring examples of local and global responses to crises. In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Chris Houston, the former Director of Humanitarian Innovation for Grand Challenges Canada. Chris goes beyond the buzzword of innovation and shares inspiring examples of local and global responses to crises. He also talks about the power of combining global solidarity with local action and why we need to consider expanding the resources given to humanitarian response. In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Chris Houston, the former Director of Humanitarian Innovation for Grand Challenges Canada. Chris goes beyond the buzzword of innovation and shares inspiring examples of local and global responses to crises. He also talks about the power of combining global solidarity with local action and why we need to consider expanding the resources given to humanitarian response.

]]> 1239 Beyond Leadership: Radhya al-Mutawakel https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Radhya al-Mutawakel, who shares her experience founding a human rights organization in Yemen, and how her ambitions were overtaken by Yemen’s civil war. Radhya shares her views on why maintaining hope in crisis conflicts is not naïve, but essential to generate positive change. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:40:00 -0000 Beyond Leadership: Radhya al-Mutawakel full Center for Strategic and International Studies Jake Kurtzer speaks with Radhya al-Mutawakel, who shares her experience founding a human rights organization in Yemen, and how her ambitions were overtaken by Yemen’s civil war. In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Radhya al-Mutawakel, who shares her experience founding a human rights organization in Yemen, and how her ambitions were overtaken by Yemen’s civil war. Radhya shares her views on why maintaining hope in crisis conflicts is not naïve, but essential to generate positive change. In this episode, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Radhya al-Mutawakel, who shares her experience founding a human rights organization in Yemen, and how her ambitions were overtaken by Yemen’s civil war. Radhya shares her views on why maintaining hope in crisis conflicts is not naïve, but essential to generate positive change.

]]> 1332 Beyond Leadership: Peter Maurer https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC. They talk about Peter’s decision to join the ICRC, his unique experiences when traveling and engaging with affected populations, and why optimism is essential to leading a humanitarian enterprise. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:17:00 -0000 Beyond Leadership: Peter Maurer full Center for Strategic and International Studies Jake speaks with Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC. They talk about Peter’s decision to join the ICRC, his unique experiences when traveling and engaging with affected populations, and why optimism is essential to leading a humanitarian enterprise. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC. They talk about Peter’s decision to join the ICRC, his unique experiences when traveling and engaging with affected populations, and why optimism is essential to leading a humanitarian enterprise.

]]> 1156 Beyond Leadership: Carolyn Miles https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Carolyn Miles, former President and CEO of Save the Children. They explore examples of progress that have been achieved, the role of large global organizations in supporting local action, why telling positive stories is challenging, and advice she has for current humanitarian leaders. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:39:00 -0000 Beyond Leadership: Carolyn Miles full Center for Strategic and International Studies Kirsten speaks with Carolyn Miles, former President and CEO of Save the Children. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Carolyn Miles, former President and CEO of Save the Children. They explore examples of progress that have been achieved, the role of large global organizations in supporting local action, why telling positive stories is challenging, and advice she has for current humanitarian leaders. In this episode of Beyond Aid, Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Carolyn Miles, former President and CEO of Save the Children. They explore examples of progress that have been achieved, the role of large global organizations in supporting local action, why telling positive stories is challenging, and advice she has for current humanitarian leaders.

]]> 1476 Beyond Aid Trailer https://www.csis.org/podcasts/beyond-aid Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. It features humanitarian leaders, practitioners, innovators, journalists, artists, and athletes who can help listeners relate to crisis contexts in new ways. Look out for the first episode dropping on September 7th! Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:04:00 -0000 Beyond Aid Trailer trailer Center for Strategic and International Studies Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. Look out for the first episode dropping on September 7th! Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. It features humanitarian leaders, practitioners, innovators, journalists, artists, and athletes who can help listeners relate to crisis contexts in new ways. Look out for the first episode dropping on September 7th! Beyond Aid brings you stories about humanitarian actors and action that go beyond the challenging headlines to focus on how we can find hope and where we can find opportunities to drive change. It features humanitarian leaders, practitioners, innovators, journalists, artists, and athletes who can help listeners relate to crisis contexts in new ways. Look out for the first episode dropping on September 7th!

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