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Episode 2: Intergenerational Leadership

June 08, 2023 • World YWCA • Season 3 • Episode 2

In this episode of RiseUp! we dive deep into something that many of the activists the YWCA works grapple with:

How do you foster a real intergenerational connection amongst activists working in the social justice and development sectors?

To kick it all off, join Vandita Morarka from India in conversation with host, Chhavi Sachdev. Vandita talks about her work as the CEO of One Future Collective. Chhavi continues the discussion with Amjad Mohammed Salim, a Sri Lankan origin, global leader working out of Geneva for the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent societies. The final guest is Nicqii Ashwood, from Jamaica, working with the World Council of Churches in Geneva. Listen to find out the challenges as well as best practices these leaders endorse.

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.