15 Minutes to Change the World
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to CARE Canada's 15 Minutes to Change the World—the name says it all! Join us each month as we speak with inspiring guests about different issues centered around women's leadership, while providing our listeners with recommendations on how they can advocate for positive change—in Canada and around the world. CARE Canada is a nonprofit organization working around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice by empowering women and girls. Find out more and join us at care.ca!
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15 Minutes on Women in Global Health
April 20, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBIn this episode we speak with Tikhala Itaye, Director, Global Movement Building for Women in Global Health—an organization built on a global movement with the largest network of women and allies working to challenge power and privilege for gender equity in health. Tikhala talks about the challenges women in health care are facing, and the importance of gender equity in health care and why it's not only good for women and those who identify as women, but for everyone. Support the Show.
Special Edition: Best of Women’s Leadership Conversations
March 18, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBThe month of March is Women’s History Month, so we’re taking a look back in our archives and sharing some of our “best of” women’s leadership conversations. Our featured guests in this episode include: Dr. Sameera Hussain, Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Epidemiology and Public Health; Everjoice Win, an activist in feminist and social justice movements in Zimbabwe and the African continent; Cindy Clark, the Co-Executive Director of the Association for Women's Ri...
15 Minutes on Under-Reported Stories
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBOur guest today is journalist Neha Wadekar, an independent multimedia journalist reporting across the globe. Neha’s work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, PBS NewsHour, the Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Mother Jones, CNN, TIME, and others. In this episode, we talk to Neha about under-reported stories in the media, why its so important to cast a wider net, and how we can all advocate for more diversity...
15 Minutes on Preventing Gender Based Violence
December 08, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBOur guest today is Andrea Gunraj, Vice President of Public Engagement with the Canadian Women's Foundation—a national leader in the movement for gender equality in Canada working to achieve systemic change. Andrea discusses the Canadian Women's Foundation's “Signal for Help” hand sign and campaign which recently went viral, as well as how we can all support those who have experienced gender based violence and work together to prevent it. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Supporting Indigenous-Led Causes
November 17, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about supporting Indigenous-led causes with Wanda Brascoupé. Wanda has been in the philanthropic sector for 20 years as a volunteer, fundraiser, donor, connector and now works as an advisor to Indigenous and non-Indigenous foundations and charities. She also helped to create the Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund in partnership with CanadaHelps. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Empowering and Investing in Girls
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBOur very special guest for International Day of the Girl is Marigold Mioc—a volunteer and activist who has been involved with different causes, groups and organizations including the United Way, Young Canadians' Parliament, Engineers without Borders, and many more. Marigold is currently an Ambassador with One Girl—a social enterprise that inspires, encourages, and empower girls to become strong and confident individuals and make the world a better place. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Supporting Feminist Movements and Organizations
September 21, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn today's episode, we're speaking with Cindy Clark, the Co-Executive Director of the Association for Women's Rights in Development—a global, feminist, membership, movement-support organization working to achieve gender justice and women’s human rights worldwide. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Women Leading in Emergencies
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we're marking World Humanitarian Day by speaking with Caroline Aol, CARE Uganda's Interim Manager for the project where the Women Lead in Emergencies interventions are undertaken, and she is also CARE Uganda's Women Lead in Emergencies specialist. Caroline discusses her work as a humanitarian, challenges and rewards, and most importantly the need for women to have voice and leadership in humanitarian decision-making. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Women's Economic Empowerment
July 21, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Anjum Sultana, the National Director, Public Policy, Advocacy and Strategic Communications for YWCA Canada. Anjum discusses women's economic empowerment: what it means, why women's inclusion and leadership benefits everyone, and YWCA Canada's work to empower women in the workplace and create systemic change. Support the show
15 Minutes on Refugee Inclusion and Leadership: Part One
June 18, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBWe're marking World Refugee Day with a special two-part episode of Minutes to Change the World. Our inspiring guests are Masa Kateb and Tsering Norzom Thonsur, two members of the Refugee Advisory Network—which advocates for meaningful inclusion of refugee leaders in policy and decision making processes that directly affect the lives of refugees. Masa and Tsering share their experiences, talk about what meaningful refugee participation and leadership mean, and share their messages to policy m...
15 Minutes on Refugee Inclusion and Leadership: Part Two
June 18, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBWe're marking World Refugee Day with a special two-part episode of Minutes to Change the World. Our inspiring guests are Masa Kateb and Tsering Norzom Thonsur, two members of the Refugee Advisory Network—which advocates for meaningful inclusion of refugee leaders in policy and decision making processes that directly affect the lives of refugees. Masa and Tsering share their experiences, talk about what meaningful refugee participation and leadership mean, and share their messages to policy m...
15 Minutes on the evolution of the CARE Package℠
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBYou've likely heard the term "care package" before, but did you know that it originated with CARE? Seventy-five years ago the first (and original) CARE Packages℠ were sent to Le Havre, France to provide essentials to those who had lost so much during the Second World War. From once providing to today empowering, CARE has come a long way in seventy-five years. Marking this special anniversary with us today is CARE International's Secretary General, Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro. Sofia has worked...
15 Minutes on the evolution of the CARE Package®
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBYou've likely heard the term "care package" before, but did you know that it originated with CARE? Seventy-five years ago the first (and original) CARE Packages® were sent to Le Havre, France to provide essentials to those who had lost so much during the Second World War. From once providing to today empowering, CARE has come a long way in seventy-five years. Marking this special anniversary with us today is CARE International's Secretary General, Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro. Sofia has worked...
Special Edition: 15 Minutes with Canadian Policy Maker Annamie Paul
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWith the recovery from COVID-19 becoming more and more visible on the horizon, and with the recent release of Canada’s federal budget, we are taking a look at Canada’s role in the world and how we can help ensure a just recovery for all. We’re excited to bring you three special editions of our 15 Minutes to Change the World podcast, hosted by our President and CEO Barbara Grantham. Barbara invited different Canadian policy makers from different political parties to speak about Canadian inter...
Special Edition: 15 Minutes with Canadian Policy Maker Garnett Genuis
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWith the recovery from COVID-19 becoming more and more visible on the horizon, and with the recent release of Canada’s federal budget, we are taking a look at Canada’s role in the world and how we can help ensure a just recovery for all. We’re excited to bring you three special editions of our 15 Minutes to Change the World podcast, hosted by our President and CEO Barbara Grantham. Barbara invited different Canadian policy makers from different political parties to speak about Canadian inter...
Special Edition: 15 Minutes with Canadian Policy Maker Heather McPherson
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWith the recovery from COVID-19 becoming more and more visible on the horizon, and with the recent release of Canada’s federal budget, we are taking a look at Canada’s role in the world and how we can help ensure a just recovery for all. We’re excited to bring you three special editions of our 15 Minutes to Change the World podcast, hosted by our President and CEO Barbara Grantham. Barbara invited different Canadian policy makers from different political parties to speak about Canadian inter...
15 Minutes on Localizing and Decolonizing Aid
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn the final episode of our March4Women series, we speak with Everjoice Win, an activist in feminist and social justice movements in her country, Zimbabwe, the African continent and globally for over 30 years. Everjoice speaks passionately about decolonizing aid and localization in the context of international development and humanitarian work—and how women are leading the charge in this very critical area. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Financial and Corporate Inclusion
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn the third episode of our March4Women series, we speak with our amazing CARE Canada Board member, Cindy Karugia—Financial Advisor and passionate advocate for gender equality, multiculturalism, and inclusive leadership—about financial and corporate inclusion. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Women's Safety and Empowerment
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn the second episode of our month-long March4Women series, we speak with Meseret Haileyesus, who is the Founder and CEO for the Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment. Meseret is an economic justice advocate, change-maker, intersectional feminist, and entrepreneur. She discusses domestic abuse and how it's been exacerbated by COVID-19, and economic abuse—what it is, and why it must be addressed, and what we collectively can do about it. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Women Leading in Health Care
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis month, we will be bringing you four special episodes to celebrate International Women's Day as part of our #March4Women podcast series. Throughout the month of March, we will be talking to four incredible women working in different sectors and with different areas of expertise to learn more about women's leadership here in Canada and around the world. As always, you'll hear about how you can get involved by learning from, advocating for, and supporting women to lead. Today, we're talki...
15 Minutes on a Global Vaccination Response
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we're talking about a global vaccination response, an incredibly timely and important topic for all of us right now as various COVID-19 vaccines begin to be administered in Canada and around the world. Our guest today is Julia Anderson, the CEO of CanWaCH—the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Working in Nonprofits
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we're talking about working in nonprofits, how to get started if you're looking to make a shift in your career, industry trends, challenges, opportunities and more. Our guest is Mary Barroll, VP Media Affairs & General Counsel at CharityVillage—the top source for Canadian nonprofit news, jobs, funding, training and more. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Canadian Charities in 2020
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we are looking at the charitable sector and giving trends in Canada. We'll discuss how Canadians can support charities, and how charities themselves can weather the challenges of this new era. Our guest today is Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps, whose mission is to inform, inspire, and connect donors and charities, and to improve access to effective technology and education in the charitable sector. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Climate Action and Climate Justice
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we're talking about climate action and climate justice—what it is, what it means both in Canada and around the world, and how we can all do our part for the environment and for our collective future. Our guest today is Catherine Abreu, an internationally recognized, award-winning campaigner whose work centers on building powerful coalitions to advance transformative action on climate change. Catherine is the Executive Director of Climate A...
15 Minutes on Canadian International Assistance
October 20, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we are looking at Canadian international assistance in the age of COVID-19: how it has compounded existing inequalities around the world and changed how Canada is responding to support people in vulnerable places. And of course, what we can do to ensure this crucial work continues and expands. Our guest today is The Honourable Bob Rae, former Premier of Ontario and interim Liberal Party leader between 2011 and 2013. In 2017, Mr. Rae was ap...
15 Minutes on Investing in Women
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBOn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we speak with Beth Woroniuk - Policy Lead at Equality Fund. Beth highlights the long lasting impact that comes from investing in women and how COVID-19 threatens the progress that has been made towards equality around the world. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Youth and Climate Change
July 30, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we speak with Dominique Souris and Ana González Guerrero - co-founders of Youth Climate Lab. They speak about the importance of creating a space for youth in the fight for climate justice and how they can make a difference. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on COVID-19 in Vulnerable Communities
June 19, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we speak with Najeeba Wazefadost and Bárbara Romero, two of the five co-founders of Global Independent Refugee Women Leaders (GIRWL). They share their personal stories as refugees and insights on how COVID-19 is affecting refugee communities and internally displaced persons around the world. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on the Nutrition of Mothers and Babies
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBOn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we speak with Mandana Arabi, VP of Global Technical Services at Nutrition International, about COVID-19 and its impacts on the health and nutrition of moms and newborns around the world. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on the Importance of Trees
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBOn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we speak with Sarah Quann, Program Manager at Tree Canada, about the important role trees play in our day-to-day lives and what we can do to help ensure their longevity. Support the Show.
Special Episode: Introducing Barbara Grantham
April 09, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBIn this special episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we welcome Barbara Grantham to the CARE Canada team, as President & CEO. Barbara gives us some insight into her background and expertise, what led her to CARE and what inspires her most about the work we do. Support the Show.
She Leads: Diversity and Inclusion
March 27, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWe are making the month of March for women. As part of our #March4Women series, we will be talking to four different women across industries, with different areas of expertise, to learn more about the challenges being faced by women and girls around the world and what you, our listeners can do to make a difference. In the final installment of our series, we are talking with Hadiya Roderique, lawyer, writer, and advocate about inclusion and diversity in the workplace, and how to challenge s...
She Leads: Diversity and Inclusion
March 27, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWe are making the month of March for women. As part of our #March4Women series, we will be talking to four different women across industries, with different areas of expertise, to learn more about the challenges being faced by women and girls around the world and what you, our listeners can do to make a difference. In the final installment of our series, we are talking with Hadiya Roderique, lawyer, writer, and advocate about inclusion and diversity in the workplace, and how to challenge s...
She Leads: Gender Equality
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWe are making the month of March for women. As part of our #March4Women series, we will be talking to four different women across industries, with different areas of expertise, to learn more about the challenges being faced by women and girls around the world and what you, our listeners can do to make a difference. In the third episode of our series, we are talking with Emily Wiseman, CARE Canada's Senior Gender Advisor about the importance of gender empowerment and equality and why we nee...
She Leads: Gender Equality
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWe are making the month of March for women. As part of our #March4Women series, we will be talking to four different women across industries, with different areas of expertise, to learn more about the challenges being faced by women and girls around the world and what you, our listeners can do to make a difference. In the third episode of our series, we are talking with Emily Wiseman, CARE Canada's Senior Gender Advisor about the importance of gender empowerment and equality and why we nee...
She Leads: Women in Emergencies
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBWe are making the month of March for women. As part of our #March4Women series, we will be talking to four different women across industries, with different areas of expertise, to learn more about the challenges being faced by women and girls around the world and what you, our listeners can do to make a difference. In the second episode of our series, we are talking with Christina Haneef, a member of the CARE Rapid Response Team and an expert on gender in emergencies about the impact on wo...
She Leads: Women in Leadership
March 06, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWe are making the month of March for women. As part of our #March4Women series, we will be talking to four different women across industries, with different areas of expertise, to learn more about the challenges being faced by women and girls around the world and what you, our listeners can do to make a difference. In the first episode of our series, we are talking with Heather Barnabe, CEO of G(irls)20 about the importance of providing opportunities for women in leadership roles and the i...
15 Minutes on Charitable Landscapes
February 25, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBWe talk with Bruce MacDonald President & CEO of Imagine Canada about the changing charitable landscape and what that means for governments, non-profits, Canadians and the importance of social good. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Forgotten Emergencies
January 29, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBIn 2019, Ethiopia faced many challenges including conflict, drought, flooding, and livestock diseases. Around 200,000 people are estimated to have lost their homes and many are now living in camps. On this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we hear the story of Almaz who shares her emotional story of loss and struggle and learn how you can use your voice to amplify the stories of women like Almaz. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Giving Tuesday
December 02, 2019 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBWith all of the shopping madness that comes with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, what follows is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Lys Hugessen and Woodrow Rosenbaum, organizers with Giving Tuesday Canada share everything you need to know about Giving Tuesday. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Getting Together
November 13, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBWe all want to change the world - but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. In this episode we talk with Laura Banks and Sharon Roy about The Get Together, a new community where people who are passionate about changing the world can learn more, network, connect with experts and come together to make a difference. To learn more or join, visit: care.ca/gettogether Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Coming Together for Her Future
October 28, 2019 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBWe share the story of 17 year old Asma, who recently spoke to CARE Canada Ambassador Annie Murphy on her visit to Jordan. Asma shares her hopes for the future and how she is breaking barriers for other girls and women in the camp. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Global Climate Action Week
September 26, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBSeptember 20th - 27th is Global Climate Action Week, where people around the world are coming together to demand change from decision makers. We talked to members of CARE's Green Team about why this week is important and what actions people can take to make a difference. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Being a Humanitarian
August 15, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we chat with Ramzi Saliba about the life of a humanitarian aid worker. Ramzi gives us an inside look at the challenging and rewarding moments that come along with being a humanitarian aid worker with CARE. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Being a Humanitarian
August 15, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBIn this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we chat with Ramzi Saliba about the life of a humanitarian aid worker. Ramzi gives us an inside look at the challenging and rewarding moments that come along with being a humanitarian aid worker with CARE. Support the show (https://secure3.convio.net/careca/site/Donation2?4741.donation=form1&df_id=4741&s_subsrc=20220119_MARK_CARE_1_DONATE_BUZZ_LB_EN_ALL&utm_medium=MARK&utm_source=LB&utm_campaign=20220119_MARK_CARE_1_DONATE_BUZZ_LB_EN_ALL)
15 Minutes on Travel and What it Teaches Us
July 25, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MBDo you love to travel and see new places? Get your passports ready, you'll be itching to jump on a plane after listening to our chat with Joshua Morin from NOMO films. In this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we look at travel - why it's important, how it can impact our lives and how it can change our perspectives on the world. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Leaving Everything Behind
June 20, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.76 MBCan you imagine what it would be like to forcibly leave your home, knowing you will never go back? This is a reality for more then 68.5 million forcibly displaced people and 25.4 million refugees. With World Refugee Day on June 20th, in this episode we talk to Debra Kellner, director of Inside My Heart about the current refugee crisis and how Canadians can help. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Safe Deliveries
May 12, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.67 MBAfter a difficult birth of her own Manju wanted to make sure others didn't have to go through the same struggles. Our podcast host, Lama Alsafi, shares Manju's experience and how she has continued to impact her community in Bihar, India. Support the show
15 Minutes on Safe Deliveries
May 12, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.64 MBAfter a difficult birth of her own Manju wanted to make sure others didn't have to go through the same struggles. Our podcast host, Lama Alsafi, shares Manju's experience and how she has continued to impact her community in Bihar, India. Support the Show.
15 Minutes on Environmental Impact
April 22, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.32 MBTo celebrate Earth Day we sat down with Ted Ferguson from the Delphi group to talk about the changing impact we as a society are having on the environment, and what we can do this Earth Day to fight climate change at home and around the world. Support the Show.