TOGETHER FOR IMPACT PODCAST

Understanding Regional Integration on EAC Processes

Storytelling for Development: Why How We Share Information Matters.

In this episode, we delve into practical strategies that you can apply to effectively convey a message regardless of the communication product or platform being used.
Tune in to discover how to effectively engage your audience using practical tools to help you influence and inspire real change and create a more informed and equitable society.

Building communities of practice with Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner

The coordinators of the national Danida alumni networks recently joined a workshop led by the renowned social learning theorists, Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner. Together, they delved into the potential of community of practice skills in empowering network leadership to drive impactful change.
In this podcast, listen to Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner talk about community of practice.

Youth Leadership Constitutionalism

Youth Leadership for the Africa We Want

Youth-Driven Climate Justice Framework

Ensuring that youth perspectives are considered in discussions around climate solutions is among the crucial steps to thoughtfully develop and design approaches that adequately address the needs and aspirations of young people in our society. In this discussion, we are looking at youth voices and climate justice by analysing what must be done to make climate actions a reality and promoting youth inclusion in climate actions influence decisions at regional and national levels and drive positive change within communities.
Hear from the , East Africa Community Youth Ambassadors:
Sarah Mutagoma, EAC Youth Ambassador for Rwanda
Karikumutima Lys Esther, EAC Youth Ambassador for Burundi
Edgar Mutungisa, EAC Youth Ambassador for Uganda
Hosted by:
Stella Agara - Programme Coordinator for the Danida Fellowship Centre/MS TCDC Partnership ⁠Together for Impact⁠.
This episode is inspired by the ⁠EAC Youth Ambassadors attending the People's Dialogue Festival in Denmark,⁠ a transformative training experience where they developed their skills on SDGs advocacy and drew an action plan for the East African context.  The Youth Ambassadors are currently developing a framework which aims to educate diverse groups of young people and stakeholders on Climate Action - ⁠Sustainable Development Goal 13⁠.  
What does it take to make #ClimateAction a reality? Share your comments below! #climatejustice #youthinaction

Mastering Self-Awareness and Management - A Key to Leading Others

In this episode we reflect on the power of mastering self- awareness skills into bringing meaningful change. Being self-aware opens doors to fresh perspectives, resilience, and growth and ultimately paving the way to inspiring and leading others.
Whether you’re an experienced leader or an emerging one, this podcast invites you to reflect on your own self-awareness journey. How can you harness this skill to lead with more impact and authentically?
Tune in and leave a comment below!

Gender Inclusion In Politics

Promoting gender inclusion in politics extends beyond mere representation. It involves ensuring that individuals of all genders, regardless of their backgrounds, enjoy equitable access to leadership positions and they can participate in decision making on equal basis.
In this episode we are dissecting:
Various forms of disempowerment that hinder women’s participation in decision-making processes
Some of the pathways to break down barriers and elevate women’s voices.
From dismantling systemic barriers to sparking solutions, hear from the Youth Fellows:
Mercy Awino
Edgar Mutungisa
Lilian Magero
Hosted by:
Stella Agara - the Programme Coordinator for the Danida Fellowship Centre/MS TCDC Partnership ⁠Together for Impact⁠.
 
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s fuel the movement toward a more equitable political landscape. Share your thoughts in the comments below. #GenderEquality #Inclusion

Gender Inclusion In Decision-making Processes(Part II)

Tune in as we confront the stark reality - Women contribute significantly to development processes, yet their benefits often fall short.
Did you know that despite playing a crucial role in food production, women own less than 10% of the factors shaping our sustenance?
Let’s dissect these structural imbalances together – why do you think gender inclusion matters?
Share your thoughts in the comment section below. #GenderEquality #Inclusion

Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Action

Collaboration among Researchers, Journalists, and Activists plays a vital role in  addressing the climate crisis comprehensively. Researchers provide the scientific foundation, Journalists bridge the gap to public awareness, and Activists drive change through advocacy and community mobilisation.
This collaboration serves as a crucial link in the chain of climate solutions, connecting indigenous knowledge with scientific insights. By providing communities with the right information, fostering informed decision-making, and enabling collective action on a global scale, it contributes to a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
In the studio we have a diverse panel of experts;
A dedicated researcher: Suzan Mlangwa, sociologist, from St Augustine University Tanzania
A seasoned journalist: Sarah Mawerere, Uganda Broadcast Cooperation
A passionate climate activist: Suvendu Biswas, who is Senior Programme Officer at Action Aid Bangladesh.
Hosted by:
Stella Agara - the Programme Coordinator for the Danida Fellowship Centre/MS TCDC Partnership ⁠Together for Impact⁠.
This is episode draws from the knowledge gained and shared during the three learning programs ⁠#2. Reporting from the African Frontline of the Global Climate Crisis 2023⁠, ⁠#2 Bridging the Gap. Science for the Public. We focus on the global climate crisis 2023⁠, and ⁠The Climate Justice Academy training⁠ in September 2023 by Danida Fellowship Centre, ActionAid, and MS TCDC.