ComMUNiqué

In this episode: 1. You'll get to know our two new hosts- Yair and Daire. 2. Meet the leaders of the Global Week of Action for SDG 10. 3. Listen to the story of Bilal, a Paralympic athlete from Afghanistan, and his journey to reducing inequalities within his community. 4. Learn how you can take action to reduce inequalities in your community. Links: * More information on the Global Week Of Action [https://munimpact.org/global-weeks-of-action/] * Bilal's Fundraiser [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bilal-resettle] * Our virtual mailbox [https://www.speakpipe.com/ComMUNique] Credits: Cover picture by Yasin Yusuf Sound Effects by Steve Oxen Support the show [http://bit.ly/comMUNique] (http://bit.ly/comMUNique)

Ella Sobhani is a high school senior from San Diego, California, and the founder of an impressive organization called Aquascope, focused on the SDGs, youth empowerment, and fostering an appreciation for science. The organization has had an international impact, and Ella speaks to our host, Erik Novak, about founding and managing it, as well as managing her own time and commitments for school,  what the future holds for Aquascope, and what she learned along the way. Support the show [http://bit.ly/comMUNique] (http://bit.ly/comMUNique)

ComMUNiqué celebrates its 10th episode through a conversation between Erik Novak and Ayomide Ajakaiye, its scheduler and planner. They review the tasks and challenges with producing the first 10 episodes, and the valuable knowledge gained. Also, Ayomide describes her outlook on life as an 8th grader hoping to gain experience in diverse fields at a young age, and together they contemplate the duality of chance and purpose. Support the show [http://bit.ly/comMUNique] (http://bit.ly/comMUNique)

The Global Summit in July highlighted how international the Model UN community truly is, with participants registered from over 100 countries. To maximize the enriching potential of interacting with such a diverse set of individuals is no simple task, but one which three community leaders for the upcoming Global Summit 2.0 have faced head-on. These are Zoey Fisher (an 18-year old from Hollywood, Florida), Arsema Aklog (a 15-year old from San Diego, California), and Leila Ali Diab (a 17-year old from Cairo, Egypt). These young and energetic global leaders describe the power of engaging with youth the world over, the effect this has had on participants, and their plans to continue optimizing these experiences so members can come out with truly meaningful memories and a better understanding of how the diversity in the world is a force for good. Support the show [http://bit.ly/comMUNique] (http://bit.ly/comMUNique)

Join this exciting episode in which our host, Erik Novak, interviews successful entrepreneur and changemaker Sergio Fernández de Córdova. Sergio played a key role in establishing many initiatives around the Sustainable Development Goals framework for the UN, and has since also co-created the SDG Media Zone, a platform that leverages the wide-scale impact of digital media to advance and create awareness around the SDGs. Sergio’s experience leading the PVBLIC Foundation as its Chairman places him at the intersection between media and public-private partnerships, and enables him to opine on the SDG vision expertly and deeply. He is also passionate about youth engagement and explains what the role of the SDGs is for tomorrow’s generation. Sergio’s expertise and relevance shine through despite his humility and approachability, truly the mark of a leader. Support the show [http://bit.ly/comMUNique] (http://bit.ly/comMUNique)