In this enlightening episode of 'What Do You Understand?', Lorraine Muluka, CEO of Malaica, delves into the transformative role of technology in maternal health in East Africa. Discover how Malaica's innovative approaches are reshaping the experiences of pregnant women, offering new perspectives on healthcare challenges and solutions. Join us for a compelling conversation about creating a healthier future for mothers and children.

In this episode of "What Do You Understand?" dive into the world of philanthropy and development with Ash Rogers, co-CEO of Lwala Community Alliance. Join the conversation as we unravel Lwala's 17-year journey, moving beyond healthcare delivery to empower resilient communities. Ash shares powerful stories, challenges, and the impact of Lwala's community-led health model in this captivating conversation.

Houda Ghozzi, the founder of Open Startup (OST), an organization that's revolutionizing the way young entrepreneurs in North Africa and the Middle East interact with education and the global business community. In this episode, we dive into how OST is empowering students and recent graduates by integrating entrepreneurial education into the academic sphere and creating a vibrant, supportive network. Discover how their partnership with leading educational and innovation stakeholders is forging a path for cross-disciplinary ecosystems and crafting a future of opportunity. Tune in to explore the transformative power of entrepreneurial education and the vibrant vision of Open Startup.

Join us in this special episode where you'll meet the heroes behind Ukraine's prosthetic hospital, Superhumans Center, and the driving force behind Save Ukraine. Also, learn about cutting-edge technology from Sesame Solar and why media attention is crucial in Ukraine's ongoing struggle.

In our latest episode of "What Do You Understand", we had an insightful conversation with Owen Gaffney, a renowned expert on climate change and sustainability. He is one of the lead authors of Earth4All.Join us as we dive into the pressing global challenges we face and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Owen shares valuable insights on the urgency of climate action, the importance of systems change, and the role of collaboration in tackling these complex issues.Don't miss this thought-provoking episode filled with inspiring ideas and practical steps towards building a better world for all. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! #PodcastEpisode #SustainabilityMatters #ClimateAction #BuildingABetterFuture #Innovation #Collaboration #ListenNow #Earth4All

Alex Counts is the founder of the Grameen Foundation and the author of Small Loans Big Dreams. In this podcast episode, Alex discusses how we can empower the poor, especially women, by providing the basic tools they need to grow and thrive.

Talia Milgrom-Elcott is the founder and Executive Director of Beyond100K, a national network of the nation’s top academic institutions, nonprofits, foundations, companies, and government agencies focused on centering equity and belonging in their pursuit to prepare and retain 150,000 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers over a decade, by 2032.

MedHaul Founder and COO, Erica Plybeah and Nathalie Occean, discuss enabling access to healthcare for the most vulnerable by providing inclusive transportation services.

In this episode of “What Do You Understand” Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, discusses financial inclusion for women around the world. She has recently published the book There's Nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women.

In this episode, Dr. Barry Levy discusses the effects of war on public health, society, the environment, and development while providing hope for an optimistic future.Video Link

In this episode of What Do You Understand? Sasha Fisher, co-founder of Spark Microgrants, discusses the negative effects of prescriptive philanthropy and how grassroots initiatives give the decision-making power back to the indigenous communities.Video Link

In this episode of What Do You Understand? Guest speaker Mark Casanova shares his experience leading community-driven solutions to end the homelessness issue at both the community level and globally.A clinician by trade and Executive Director of Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles, Mark Casanova brings extensive expertise in development, outreach, fundraising, and managing community-led programs that aim to resolve the issues surrounding homelessness. Mark is an advocate for harm reduction and leads the Syringe Exchange Program at HHLA in an effort to decrease the risk of overdose within the homeless.Video link

In this episode of What Do You Understand? We revisit historical landmarks of activism with author and historian, Nico Slate, while deciphering modern-day activism and its effectiveness in delivering change.Nico Slate is a history professor at Carnegie Mellon University and the author of Colored Cosmopolitanism: The Shared Struggle for Freedom in the United States and India, which he wrote while completing his PhD at Harvard University. Nico is the founder of the Bajaj Lab for Rural Development, which helps document and support the Bajaj Foundation’s efforts to create a model of rural development for India and the world, as well as SocialChange101.org, a free online educational resource and youth workshop series for students of social change.Video link

Meet your hosts! We are excited to start our first season with an introduction of our hosts. Daniel Casanova, Executive Director of Global Partners for Development (GPFD), talks about his journey in philanthropy and international development. Ria Pullin, Director of Marketing and Communications for GPFD, has worked as a professional on-camera host for over a decade and is learning philanthropy and development on the job and by talking to experts in a wide range of fields.Video link