Diaspora in Development

International Development through the lens of behavioural science with Sarah Osman

Sarah Osman joins Diaspora in Development to tackle the fundamental beliefs and human understanding in the International Development. From Khartoum to Oslo, she offers a fresh perspective, at the intersection of psychology, behavioural science and social impact. A fresh take in more ways than one, Sarah introduces you to what international developmentcould be. Having founded Osman Advisory Services,she deep dives into career, representation and scientific rigour required for lasting development at local, regional and international levels. On the show, Soraya and Sarah discuss:  How Sarah’s career journey led her tofound Osman Advisory Services ·     How her consultancy has been built at theintersection of psychology, behavioural design and social impact ·     She delves into her background, fromZambia to the Netherlands, and how it has shaped her worldview ·     Her own concept of representation: ThirdCulture Kids & Afropolitan ·     How her specialisation in behaviouralchange and health psychology created her focus on HIV prevention ·     Her thoughts on the challenges, rewardsand limits in the international development sector ·     She introduces ELLA, a digital programthat supports women with roots in the global majority interested in Consultancywork ·     Her approach to a more inclusive sectorthat reassess its current practices ·     Her case studies on successfulcollaborations between Western and local universities for more balancedapproaches ·     Her thoughts on reform: What’s necessaryto balance humanitarian needs with innovation and market development? ·     Her own personal reflections on hercareer milestones ·     Her personal hopes for the future: Ineducation, the young people of Africa and the continuous improvement ofhumanity   A scientists rigour weaves through thisentire show. It is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in the future ofhumanity. How do we make decisions in the international development sector?What’s driving our approaches? And lastly, can we do better, collaborativelyand inclusively. The opinions shared on this forum are the opinions of theindividuals and are not the opinions of the organizations and institutes thatthey work for.

Humanitarian Aid Through Creative Expression

In this episode, we introduce the Executive Director of FilmAid in Kenya, Stella Suge. In the last 20 years, she has supported the growth of the organisation from admin through to directorship. The organisation offers media training for vulnerable and refugee communities, giving hundreds of people the opportunity to tell authentic stories. In this episode, we introduce theExecutive Director of FilmAid in Kenya, Stella Suge. In the last 20 years, shehas supported the growth of the organisation from admin through todirectorship. The organisation offers media training for vulnerable and refugeecommunities, giving hundreds of people the opportunity to tell authenticstories.

Diaspora led Organizations- Support Black Charities with Anick Silencieux

It's our anniversary!! Three years ago on September 5th, I launched the Diaspora in Development Podcast. The first guest I invited said yes immediately. I celebrate her and our podcast by re-releasing my first episode a conversation with Anick Silencieux, founder and executive director of Support Black Charities.  Support Black Charitiesis an online directory that connects Black-led, Black focus or Black-serving organizations to supporters and allies in the community.  Anick and I will talk about her organization and what led her to create Support Black Charities. For more about Support Black Charities, check out their website: https://supportblackcharities.org/ Host: Soraya Senosier - Music and editing: Rukayato-fiverrThe opinions shared on this podcast are the opinions of the individuals and are not the opinions of the organizations and institutes that they work for.

Conceptualising risk and adapting to policy changes for humanitarian organisations

In this episode we speak to Tara Arthur, the co-founder and CEO of the Collective Security Group. She has more than 25 years of Martial Arts experience and she’s channelled that competitive work ethic into her work protecting and supporting people working in difficult political and socialclimates across the world. Some of the areas we’ll cover on theepisode are: ·     How Tara established herself in amale-dominated field emphasising her empathetic skills ·     How she became the CEO and co-founder ofthe Collective Security Group ·     How her cultural and martial artsbackground gave her USP in security in the humanitarian sector ·     How she describes Collective SecurityGroups person-centred approach to safety and security ·     The importance of equipping individualswith the tools to navigate difficult situations and mitigate risks ·     Her approach to mental health andwellbeing in a cultural context and how it has supported her work ·     How her work has led to her own researchon the impact of race, ethnicity and nationality on aid worker security ·     How she highlights the importance of fullpersonhood for effective security measures ·     How diaspora communities play asignificant role in bridging contextual and cultural gaps in security ·     Her advice for how entrepreneurs can meetthe challenges of the future   With the US policy climate changing,safety and security is one of the most significant areas for growth anddevelopment. Tara delves into the changes, the evolution and how the future ofhumanitarian aid is supporting individual issues with safety – not lumpingeveryone into the same proverbial camp! The opinions shared on this forum are the opinions of theindividuals and are not the opinions of the organizations and institutes thatthey work for.

How to harness a diaspora for good: Advocacy & Policy Development

On the show, Soraya Senoiser interviews Jessica Kanya-Ngambi, founder of the Africa Diaspora Connection. As a Congolese first-generation migrant, she has a unique view on the importance of the diaspora in advocacy, representation and capacity-building in humanitarian development. Over the past decade, she has managed multi-million dollar programs in more than 20 African and MENA countries. Now she joins the show to discuss how she is changing the character of mobilising support for humanitarian projects from across the diaspora. An absolute well of ideas, enthusiasm and work ethic, Jessica introduces you to the humility, creativity and work ethic required to work on behalf of her diaspora. Pushing back on the intra-ethnic conflict stories in The Congo and harnessing local knowledge and support, she is pushing for a new future supported by an engaged, knowledgeable diaspora.