This episode of Changemaker Q&A is an exciting one- I'm finally ready to share my explanatory framework of empowerment from my doctoral research! After presenting the framework at an international conference (I'll share the paper here when it's published), I wanted to share the philosophy/theoretical underpinnings of the framework for anyone who is interested in how/why my research took me in tis direction first. It might seem like women's empowerment is something that is well-researched, but since empowerment emerged in the development field in the 1970s, it has become somewhat of a buzzword, and we often assume that any efforts that promote gender equality will automatically empower women – but the two are fundamentally different. Read the episode blog post and check out the diagrams here. Get 10% off your first purchase with ⁠Changemaker Co⁠. Social Change 101 ⁠FREE course & The Changemaker In You ebook⁠. Follow HCN on Instagram ⁠@humanitarianchangemakers⁠ Follow Tiyana on Instagram: ⁠@tiyanaj⁠ Changemaker Q&A is a Humanitarian Changemakers Network podcast. Ask a question via Spotify, or head to ⁠humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast⁠. If your question is answered, you’ll receive some Changemaker Co goodies on us! The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitarianchangemakers/message

As we approach the turn of a new year, our intentions often align with resolutions aimed at self-improvement. For Ashley, a member of our community working in the non-profit sector, the focus for the upcoming year is on self-care and self-development. The final 2023 podcast episode dives deep into Ashley's questions about self-development for social change through the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), a comprehensive framework designed to foster personal development while actively contributing to broader social change. You can access the episode transcript and any relevant resources on this topic here. If you want to change the world, you have to experience it first. Get Your Guide helps travellers discover the best things to do, with niche offerings you won’t find anywhere else. Book your next experience here and check out Changemaker Travel. Social Change 101 FREE course & The Changemaker In You ebook. Follow HCN on Instagram @humanitarianchangemakers Follow Tiyana on Instagram: @tiyanaj Changemaker Q&A is a Humanitarian Changemakers Network podcast. Ask a question via Spotify, or head to humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast. If your question is answered, you’ll receive some Changemaker Co goodies on us! The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitarianchangemakers/message

“What are the UN’s SDG’s?” In this episode, Tiyana gives her hot take on the UN’s SDGs, exploring how they are a significant improvement on their predecessors, the MDGs, while being critical of some of the shortfalls of the framework when it comes to measuring success. You can access the episode transcript and any relevant resources on this topic at: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/australia-voted-no-to-a-voice-to-parliament-now-what/ If you want to change the world, you have to experience it first. Get Your Guide helps travellers discover the best things to do, with niche offerings you won’t find anywhere else. Book your next experience here. Changemaker Q&A is a Humanitarian Changemakers Network podcast. Ask a question via Spotify, or head to humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast. If your question is answered, you’ll receive some Changemaker Co goodies on us! Social Change 101 FREE course & ebook: humanitarianchangemakers.net/courses/unleash-the-changemaker-in-you/ Follow HCN on Instagram: instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers Follow Tiyana on Instagram: instagram.com/tiyanaj/ The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitarianchangemakers/message

"Whether or not something is ethical tends to be quite subjective… We hear a lot about ethical consumption or ethical investing, but how should we assess whether something is ethical?" Ethics, the study of what is morally good or right, and the assessment of ethical matters is a topic that resonates with many changemakers. Given my background in philosophy, I was keen to delved into the complexity of this question and answer it by drawing from three branches of moral philosophy: meta ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. You can access the episode transcript and any relevant resources on this topic at: https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/making-ethical-decisions-for-social-change-insights-from-philosophical-perspectives/ If you want to change the world, you have to experience it first. Get Your Guide helps travellers discover the best things to do, with niche offerings you won’t find anywhere else. Book your next experience here and explore over 36,000 properties in 178 countries here. Changemaker Q&A is a Humanitarian Changemakers Network podcast. Ask a question via Spotify, or head to humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast. If your question is answered, you’ll receive some Changemaker Co goodies on us! Social Change 101 FREE course & ebook: humanitarianchangemakers.net/courses/unleash-the-changemaker-in-you/ Follow HCN on Instagram: instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers Follow Tiyana on Instagram: instagram.com/tiyanaj/ The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humanitarianchangemakers/message

In order to create the world we want, we need to shift our collective consciousness towards an abundance mindset. We can do this by recognising that it's only when we work alone that resources are scarce. Collective enoughness is the practical application of an abundance mindset for social changemakers. Got a question? Head on over to @Peace_Network on instagram and send us a DM! Changemaker Q&A is part of the Humanitarian Changemakers Podcast Network.

Change is a constant in our world, and those who seek to bring about positive change must be able to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. At the same time, it is important for changemakers to have a clear vision for the future. Without a clear vision, it can be difficult to set goals and measure progress. Additionally, a clear vision can help to inspire others to join the cause and rally around a shared goal. Just as importantly, a clear vision can help to keep changemakers motivated when the going gets tough. After all, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture when confronted with day-to-day challenges. By contrast, those who have a clear vision for the future are more likely to stay the course and continue fighting for change even in the face of adversity. Got a question? Head on over to @Peace_Network on instagram and send us a DM! Changemaker Q&A is part of the Humanitarian Changemakers Podcast Network.

Whenever I'm experiencing a bit of a slump or I'm feeling out of 'alignment,' I like to conduct a life audit to see where I may not be living in alignment with my 'truth,' which is what I believe defines our success as changemakers. Got a question? Head on over to @Peace_Network on instagram and send us a DM! Changemaker Q&A is part of the Humanitarian Changemakers Podcast Network.

"To me, this is the most interesting election result we’ve had in decades! Your personal definition of interesting, as a hot and funny person who leads a richly rewarding life, may differ. So, after weeks of explaining election issues for keen podcast listeners, here’s one last breakdown of where the parties stand, just for you."

As political instability increases, the world is beginning to engage in discussions about world peace. But what exactly is peace, and why is using peace as a means just as important as having peace as an end goal? Dr Martin Luther King Jr was at the forefront of the civil rights movement 60 years ago. As activists today, in the fight against injustice (whether that be towards humans, animals, or the planet) we can learn a lot from the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr, and the philosophy he left behind. Learn our social change framework with the social change handbook for young changemakers: http://thechangemakerinyou.com/  Tell the world how much you care, without saying anything, with Changemaker Co: https://changemakercollective.net/ Are you a changemaker looking to find direction, clarity & focus, increase your impact, and work regeneratively as a heart-centred leader? A New Humanity is life coaching especially for changemakers like you! https://anewhumanity.net/ If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world. CONNECT WITH US Website: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers/

If you have a question about making change happen, leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/humanitarianchangemakers or head to https://humanitarianchangemakers.net/podcast No question is too big or small: we can help you with anything from breaking into the social change sector, questions about specific topics or issues you don’t quite understand, or advice for how you can take action to make a difference in the world. CONNECT WITH US Website: http://humanitarianchangemakers.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humanitarianchangemakers