Refugees, Art and Activism
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.
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Disasters, Humanitarianism, and Inclusivity
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.
Kargil War, Militarism, and Identity
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 zones.
Ukraine, War And Health-Tech
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 Intelligence to predict critical health conditions, including PTSD, physical stress, and heart diseases, offering a proactive approach to health management.
Erasure, Mini-Conflicts and Precarity
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 or completely disregarded. Now working as a communications officer for a transnational non-profit aid organization, Nitin sheds light on the
Combatants, landmines and reconciliation
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 into her work that revolves around her engagement with former combatants in Colombia, actively involved in the task of humanitarian
Refugees, disaster and war photography
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 issues. Vincent shares his compelling journey into the world of photojournalism, his time in Baghdad, and why he’s drawn to
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