World YWCA's Podcast

Episode 1: Faith And Feminism

June 08, 2023 World YWCA Season 3 Episode 1
World YWCA's Podcast
Episode 1: Faith And Feminism
Show Notes


In this episode of RiseUp! we dive deep into one of the most underestimated and often misunderstood relationships in social organisations today- that of faith and feminism.

To kick it all off, join Ruth Mathen from Hong Kong in conversation with host, Chhavi Sachdev. Ruth talks about her work with the Christian Conference of Asia to bring together churches from diverse ecumenical traditions in support of feminist activism. Chhavi continues the discussion with Rajini Sureka, a RiseUp! Alumna, a Sri Lankan feminist with both Buddhist and Christian heritage with roots in the YWCA, currently working out of Australia. The third guest Joy Eva Hall is from the Philippines and works in Geneva with the World Council of Churches on youth engagement. How does she incorporate her faith with her feminist practice? Listen to find out …

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Government under the RiseUp! Young Women’s Leadership and Advocacy initiative in Asia-Pacific region.

Guests: Ruth Mathen, Rajini Sureka and Joy Eva Bohol                                                           
Host: Chhavi Sachdev                                                                                                                                 
Team: Dr. Suchi Gaur and Nirmala Gurung at World YWCA                                           
Podcast production: Chhavi Sachdev and the team at Sonologue: Sharad Joshi & Deepa D.