Global Youth Matters
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Episodes of Global Youth Matters
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Kenneth Downing has had a very active life thus far. He’s been a professional tennis coach, worked for the Washington DC’’s Mayor’s office, and is now a Manager at Bergamot Asset Management. At the same time, he is also a writer of books and is
Lily Vining is a podcaster, storyteller, lover of words, and fitness fanatic. Originally from Connecticut, Lily is a recent graduate of Franklin & Marshall College with passions for showcasing inspiring stories through her writing and content c
Rodrigo Pedraza, a 22 year old first generation Colombian immigrant, has overcome challenges with Coming Out, mental health, and confidence. He is the oldest of four boys, a die-hard Swiftie, and a strong believer in the power of self-reflectio
Hana interviews her niece Naya Salah, a college student, talented singer and cancer survivor. Naya opens up about her battle with leukemia and the challenges she faced during treatment. She emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and re
Hana’s guest is a 15-year-old student at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC. Asher shares their passion for technical design and production in theatre. They discuss the impact of DC Scores on their life, particularly in discover
Nicky Maxwell is a 26 year-old amputee from London, and has been involved in disability sports for almost his entire life. He trained and competed as a sprinter for many years, including at Harvard University, where he became the first amputee
Zarea is a DC-based writer and educator who works closely with youth and activism groups in her community. Zarea’s passion for poetry was sparked when she joined DC SCORES when she was 7 years old. She continued with DC SCORES through the organ
Tanaka Cliff Nhokwara grew up in Zimbabwe and Uganda. In pursuit of his dream to be a physician, he was attending medical school at Sumy State University in Ukraine when the Russian army invaded. Like millions of others he was forced to flee th
Tolu is a 23 year old Nigerian student who was pursuing her dream of going to medical school in the Ukraine. In 2022, in her fifth year of medical school, the full scale invasion of the Ukraine began. With bombs falling on or near her city, she
Inspired by their deep connections to the African Diaspora, Atlanta natives Macire and Nassim have transformed their educational achievements into powerful vehicles for social change. Macire, with roots in Conakry, Guinea, holds a Master's in I
Hana's guest, Yasma, is a remarkable youth of only 16. Born and raised in Lebanon, the economic situation in that country lead her family to move to Dubai in 2020. At the same time, she fought an eating disorder that eventually required tempora
Sevyn, age 14, is an aspiring basketball player and a top student. Growing up in a neighborhood with violence, he share some of his wisdom on how to stay focused in this environment. He also shares his experiences and knowledge gained through h
Yasmeen shares her passion for the environment. She is a recent Cum Laude/Dean's list graduate from the University of Maryland in environmental science and policy and is beginning her master's at Columbia University for Climate Studies in the
Cateo and David met at an organization called Life Pieces to Masterpieces in Washington DC when they were both only in elementary school. LPTM uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership and prepare African American boys and yo
Selena “Noir” Jackson, born and raised in Washington DC, attended Montgomery College School of Art where she earned her A.F.A. in Studio Arts and is an active alum of the Sitar Arts Center. Noir remains active in her community as an art educato
Raised by his mom in DC with his three sister, money was challenging growing up. Israel was born in New York, grew up in DC, and has an Afro-Latino background. He graduated from Shepherd University in West Virginia with a B.S. in Biochemistry,
A freshman at American University from Dubai, Nayla talks about her struggles with depression and how she overcame it to pursue her career dreams in film and media arts.
A native of Guyana, LeRoy has been completely blind since early childhood. But that hasn’t slowed him down. He is currently a radio announcer and producer at the National Communications Network. A Professional Cricket player at West Indies Cric
Natalie is a junior at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering on the Pre-Medical track. She also works as a research assistant in cancer and oncology. She talks about managing an extremely challenging academic program while
One of six children of a single mother, Tierrai is from Bermuda. Through her hard work and courage, she won three scholarships worth over half a million dollars for the University of Toronto, where she is studying political science, internation
Thien holds a Masters Degree from Rice University. He is currently working as a cyber security and block chain technology expert based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has also co-founded and is Board president of a nonprofit that features an inn
Journalist, book author, world traveler, and podcaster, Kassia Oset relates her journey as a creative person. She also shares how her adventurous and bold spirit helps her navigate challenges.Her podcast: https://have-we-met-before.castos.com/
A college student from Kurdistan region in Iraq, Sardar Qaidi, describes his journey as an “Internally Displaced Person”. He will be studying psychology in the United States with ambitions to eventually treat people with Post Traumatic Stress D
Hana’s guest is a rising, young athlete, Sibi Soumahoro. From the humblest of origins in the Ivory Coast, Sibi’s story of unwavering commitment to his sport, the support of family and coaches, and never losing sight of his dream, will inspire y
The duo is back! I'm joined by Nusar to share the recent updates in our lives since our last episode together (almost 2 years ago in Episode 18) and also some of our reflections about these changes in our lives.The video Nusar mentions in the
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