Nerd-Out Youth, Peace & Security

Season 2 Nerd-Out YPS x Peacemakers Network: Episode 4

In this finale episode of this series on Nerd-Out Youth, Peace and Security with hosts Katrina Leclerc and Blanche Monabeka, join the group and sit down with Hayatu Nura Ashafa from the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Nejat Mehdi from the Ethiopian Interfaith Development, Dialogue and Action, and Sameer Khan from Collective Pakistan. The group explores how youth of faith are spearheading interfaith efforts in the climate, peace and security space in their communities. Hear the case studies from Hayatu on the context of Nigeria, Nejat on the context of Ethiopia and Sameer on the context of Pakistan. Tune in to listen to more on youth-led faith-based approaches to resolving climate-induced conflicts from the prevention, response and post-conflict cycles of conflict.

Season 2 Nerd-Out YPS x Peacemakers Network: Episode 3

In this episode of Nerd-Out Youth, Peace and Security, hosts Katrina Leclerc and Blanche Monabeka sit down with Greshma Praju from the Ecopeace Teen Cafe. Together, they will explore innovative approaches to advancing climate, peace and security through reaching young people online. Greshma unpacks how engaging young people online further activates their localized climate action. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with perspectives from Gen Z!

Season 2 Nerd-Out YPS x Peacemakers Network: Episode 2

In this second episode of this series on Nerd-Out Youth, Peace and Security with hosts Katrina Leclerc and Blanche Monabeka, join the group and sit down with Arizza Ann Nocum from KRIS for Peace and Ndugwa Hassan from the Prospect Initiative. The group explores their youth-led research published by the Kofi Annan Foundation on the impact of climate change, environmental degradation and conflicts on marginalized youth. Hear the specific case studies from Arizza on the context of the Philippines and Ndugwa on the context of Uganda. Tune in to listen to more on this youth-led research and how their faith shapes their work on the ground.

Season 2 Nerd-Out YPS x Peacemakers Network: Episode 2 (français)

In this special French episode of this series on Nerd-Out Youth, Peace and Security, hosts Katrina Leclerc and Blanche Monabeka sit down with Jules Kima from the organization, SUUDU ANDAL. Jules explores his youth-led research supported by the Kofi Annan Foundation in the context of his home, Burkina Faso, and the impact of climate change, environmental degradation and conflicts. Jules further elaborates on how this work is influenced by his religious beliefs. Tune in to listen to more on this critical topic! Dans cet épisode spécial en français de la série du balado Nerd-Out Youth, Peace and Security, les animatrices Katrina Leclerc et Blanche Monabeka s’entretiennent avec Jules Kima, de l’organisation SUUDU ANDAL. Jules y présente sa recherche menée par des jeunes avec le soutien de la Fondation Kofi Annan, dans le contexte de son pays, le Burkina Faso. Il y explore les impacts des changements climatiques, de la dégradation de l’environnement et des conflits. Jules revient également sur l’influence de ses croyances religieuses dans son engagement. Branchez-vous pour en apprendre davantage sur ce sujet essentiel !

Season 2 Nerd-Out YPS x Peacemakers Network: Episode 1

In this kickoff episode of Nerd-Out Youth, Peace and Security, hosts Katrina Leclerc and Blanche Monabeka sit down with Hira Amjad from the Dastak Foundation. Together, they will explore the intersection of young people working at the intersection of environmental justice, gender. Hira shares insightful perspectives on the correlation between SRHR and climate change and the impacts she sees between the two in Pakistan. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on this interrelated and compound topic!