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Global Youth Matters
by Hana Salah
This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of youth around the world that are thriving despite difficult life situations. Today many young people do not know their own power and feel like victims of their circumstances. This podcast will inspire young people to discover that they matter, they can come to know their greatness and they can make a difference. Founder and Host, Hana Salah, is passionate about empowering youth to raise their voices and tell their stories. She has over 20 years’ experience working with youth. She works as a Social Development Consultant at the World Bank, ensuring the voices of marginalized groups, including youth, are included in development projects.
Episodes
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Ahmad Al-Wuhidi
After surviving the bombing in Gaza of his neighborhood that resulted in the tragic loss of his beloved mother, an UNRWA personnel, and his sister, a physiotherapist—Ahmad got severely injured and had to leave the Strip. Ahmad, 24, shares his experiences of growing up in Gaza and living through…
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Anuradha Chhibber
Anuradha shares her journey with Hana from growing up as an ethnic Indian in Kenya to navigating life in America, after she arrived at 9 years old. She discusses the cultural differences she experienced, the challenges of childhood bullying, and the importance of family support in discovering her...
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Tierrai Tull
Tierrai Tull, 24, shares her extraordinary journey with Hana from growing up in Bermuda to studying at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. She relates her personal and external experiences growing up in a small community in Bermuda, navigating life in Armenia, and her academic pursuits at the...
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Shougla Hameed
Shougla Hameed is an Afghan doctor from a Pashtun family, who defied societal norms and personal struggles to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Raised in a middle-class family that prioritized education, she overcame significant cultural barriers, including the conservative values of her...
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Jayci Simon
Jayci Simon shares her journey as a Paralympic silver medalist, discussing her unique challenges as an athlete with dwarfism. From her late diagnosis to her determination to succeed in badminton, Jayci emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and a positive mindset. Jayci's…
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Kenneth Downing
Kenneth Downing has had a very active life thus far. He’s been a professional tennis coach, worked for the Washington DC’’s Mayor’s office, and is now a Manager at Bergamot Asset Management. At the same time, he is also a writer of books and is working on a PhD. He shares his challenging life...
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Lily Vining
Lily Vining is a podcaster, storyteller, lover of words, and fitness fanatic. Originally from Connecticut, Lily is a recent graduate of Franklin & Marshall College with passions for showcasing inspiring stories through her writing and content creation. After battling an eating disorder in her...
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Rodrigo Pedraza
Rodrigo Pedraza, a 22 year old first generation Colombian immigrant, has overcome challenges with Coming Out, mental health, and confidence. He is the oldest of four boys, a die-hard Swiftie, and a strong believer in the power of self-reflection. He recently graduated from the University of...
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Naya Salah
Hana interviews her niece Naya Salah, a college student, talented singer and cancer survivor. Naya opens up about her battle with leukemia and the challenges she faced during treatment. She emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and resilience in overcoming difficult times. While being a...
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Asher
Hana’s guest is a 15-year-old student at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC. Asher shares their passion for technical design and production in theatre. They discuss the impact of DC Scores on their life, particularly in discovering their talent for writing and performing poetry as…
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Nicky Maxwell
Nicky Maxwell is a 26 year-old amputee from London, and has been involved in disability sports for almost his entire life. He trained and competed as a sprinter for many years, including at Harvard University, where he became the first amputee to compete in the history of NCAA Division 1 track…
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Zarea Boyde
Zarea is a DC-based writer and educator who works closely with youth and activism groups in her community. Zarea’s passion for poetry was sparked when she joined DC SCORES when she was 7 years old. She continued with DC SCORES through the organization’s enhanced writing program, Youth W.O.R.D....
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Tanaka Escapes the 2022 Ukraine Invasion
Tanaka Cliff Nhokwara grew up in Zimbabwe and Uganda. In pursuit of his dream to be a physician, he was attending medical school at Sumy State University in Ukraine when the Russian army invaded. Like millions of others he was forced to flee the country amidst almost daily bombings, drone…
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Toluwalase Kolapo-Bello
Tolu is a 23 year old Nigerian student who was pursuing her dream of going to medical school in the Ukraine. In 2022, in her fifth year of medical school, the full scale invasion of the Ukraine began. With bombs falling on or near her city, she and hundreds of other students were forced to flee…
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Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford
Inspired by their deep connections to the African Diaspora, Atlanta natives Macire and Nassim have transformed their educational achievements into powerful vehicles for social change. Macire, with roots in Conakry, Guinea, holds a Master's in International Affairs from Columbia, building on her...
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Yasma Baalbaki
Hana's guest, Yasma, is a remarkable youth of only 16. Born and raised in Lebanon, the economic situation in that country lead her family to move to Dubai in 2020. At the same time, she fought an eating disorder that eventually required temporary hospitalization. While in the hospital, she and…
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Sevyn Evans
Sevyn, age 14, is an aspiring basketball player and a top student. Growing up in a neighborhood with violence, he share some of his wisdom on how to stay focused in this environment. He also shares his experiences and knowledge gained through his participation in youth activities at the Hustlers...
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Yasmeen Nekoo
Yasmeen shares her passion for the environment. She is a recent Cum Laude/Dean's list graduate from the University of Maryland in environmental science and policy and is beginning her master's at Columbia University for Climate Studies in the fall. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with serious...
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Cateo Hilton and David Adams
Cateo and David met at an organization called Life Pieces to Masterpieces in Washington DC when they were both only in elementary school. LPTM uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership and prepare African American boys and young men to transform their lives and communities....
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Selena Jackson
Selena “Noir” Jackson, born and raised in Washington DC, attended Montgomery College School of Art where she earned her A.F.A. in Studio Arts and is an active alum of the Sitar Arts Center. Noir remains active in her community as an art educator. She finds passion in bridging the gap between…
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A Union of Art And Science
Raised by his mom in DC with his three sister, money was challenging growing up. Israel was born in New York, grew up in DC, and has an Afro-Latino background. He graduated from Shepherd University in West Virginia with a B.S. in Biochemistry, with the goal of becoming a toxicologist. He credits...
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Nayla Nasr
A freshman at American University from Dubai, Nayla talks about her struggles with depression and how she overcame it to pursue her career dreams in film and media arts.
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LeRoy Phillips
A native of Guyana, LeRoy has been completely blind since early childhood. But that hasn’t slowed him down. He is currently a radio announcer and producer at the National Communications Network. A Professional Cricket player at West Indies Cricket Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired and…
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Natalie Hanby
Natalie is a junior at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering on the Pre-Medical track. She also works as a research assistant in cancer and oncology. She talks about managing an extremely challenging academic program while her father was fighting cancer himself....
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Thien-Nam Dinh
Thien holds a Masters Degree from Rice University. He is currently working as a cyber security and block chain technology expert based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has also co-founded and is Board president of a nonprofit that features an innovative charitable donation platform, Token Ibis,...
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Kassia Oset
Journalist, book author, world traveler, and podcaster, Kassia Oset relates her journey as a creative person. She also shares how her adventurous and bold spirit helps her navigate challenges. Her podcast: https://have-we-met-before.castos.com/
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Sardar Qaidi
A college student from Kurdistan region in Iraq, Sardar Qaidi, describes his journey as an “Internally Displaced Person”. He will be studying psychology in the United States with ambitions to eventually treat people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in his community.
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Phenom Tennis Player Overcomes Adversity
Hana’s guest is a rising, young athlete, Sibi Soumahoro. From the humblest of origins in the Ivory Coast, Sibi’s story of unwavering commitment to his sport, the support of family and coaches, and never losing sight of his dream, will inspire you. You will definitely hear this young man’s name on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of youth around the world that are thriving despite difficult life situations. Today many young people do not know their own power and feel like victims of their circumstances. This podcast will inspire young people to discover that they matter, they can come to know their greatness and they can make a difference. Founder and Host, Hana Salah, is passionate about empowering youth to raise their voices and tell their stories. She has over 20 years’ experience working with youth. She works as a Social Development Consultant at the World Bank, ensuring the voices of marginalized groups, including youth, are included in development projects.
HOSTED BY
Hana Salah
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This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of youth around the world that are thriving despite difficult life situations. Today many young people do not know their own power and feel like victims of their circumstances. This podcast will inspire young people to discover that they matter, they...
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Global Youth Matters is created and hosted by Hana Salah.
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