In this episode, Dr. Ritwik engages aid worker Mimi Dearing, who reflects on the challenges of volunteering, detailing the precarious conditions faced by refugees and migrants.
Humanitarian worker Michele Villarries shares stories of resilience from communities facing adversity and highlights the need for inclusive program design and cultural empathy in aid work.
In this podcast, Dr. Fayaz Kacho shares how the Kargil War ignited his interest in understanding militarism from a civilian perspective, and highlights the challenges faced by people in conflict
In Episode 04, Dr. Ritwik sits down with Volodymyr Shevchuk, the CEO and founder of the Medical Information System of Ukraine (MISU) – a cutting-edge mobile application that utilizes Artificial
In Episode 03, Dr. Ritwik hosts Nitin, a former business journalist turned humanitarian communications professional. Nitin shares his disillusionment with journalism, where he witnessed people’s voices and grievances often overlooked
In Episode 02, Dr. Riwtik hosts researcher Gabriela Villacis Izquierdo, a doctoral candidate at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Gabriela provides a comprehensive insight
In Episode 01 of this compelling podcast series, host Dr. Ritwik sits down with documentary photographer Vincent Haiges, whose lens is a powerful tool for capturing contemporary social and humanitarian
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