Over the Globe

In this episode, Veronika Verloochenko, a high-school student from Ukraine, speaks about her hometown, Dnipro, and about her English speaking club, Star, which now has over 3,000 subscribers on its Telegram channel. How does she promote the club? Who are the volunteers behind it? And what challenges does a person face when creating a new project? Listen to this episode to find out.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, I’m joined by Solomiia Krukivska, a sixteen-year-old from Ukraine, who talks about living with nine other people in a single-floor building in France, her interest in marketing, and how the war has changed our generation. Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, I’m joined by Sofiia Honcharova from Ukraine, who talks about how she fled to Germany and then returned to Ukraine, science during the war, and how to keep your inner spark alive when it feels like the world is against you.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, I am joined by Hannah, a nine-year-old from Myanmar, who talks about what a typical day at school is like for her, what she would like to change about it, and what adults do not understand about being nine years old.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

This episode is a little different from my usual interviews, where I speak with a teenager from a war-affected country. Instead, this is a trilateral conversation with Lars Peter Nissen and Ross Skowronski, where the three of us take turns in asking and answering questions.We decided to come together because each of us is involved, in different ways, in humanitarian aid and support for people affected by war. Lars is a humanitarian who has worked with many NGOs over the years, primarily the Red Cross, and is now the CEO of ACAPS, an independent analysis provider that helps humanitarian workers, advocates, fundraisers, and donors make better-informed decisions and respond more effectively to crises. Ross is a Ukrainian raised in Spain who arrived in Ukraine in January 2022 and chose to stay after the full-scale invasion began. He went on to found the NGO Mission Kharkiv, which now focuses mainly on supporting cancer patients in Ukraine.In this episode, we discuss how Mission Kharkiv was created and how it functions today, how witnessing the war in El Salvador inspired Lars to become a humanitarian, what works and what does not work in the humanitarian system, why I started this podcast, and how war shapes the way teenagers see the world.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

After the start of the full-scale invasion, Roman was forced to flee Mykolaiv and relocate to Uzhhorod, where he began volunteering to support people going through challenges similar to his own. In September, he moved to the state of Maine in the United States as a FLEX exchange student. In this episode, he talks about volunteering as an internally displaced person in Uzhhorod, what it is like to live as the only foreigner in a small town in Maine, and how he shares Ukrainian culture abroad.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, eleven-year-old Anna from Myanmar shares her perspective on the situation in her country, while also talking about Chinese New Year, badminton, and her love for Stray Kids.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, I am joined by Anastasiia Semylit, a sixteen-year-old from Sumy, Ukraine, who was forced to flee to Bucha in 2024. In this episode, she shares what life in Bucha is like, what it means to take a seven-hour train journey back to her hometown every couple of weeks, and how playing the ukulele helps her deal with stress.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, I am joined by Kira, a sixteen-year-old from Ukraine, who talks about what her athletic training is like during the war, how she feels during competitions, and how writing helps her cope with the current situation.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, Zainab from Afghanistan takes us on a journey from studying Public Policy and Administration at Kabul University, to being denied the right to education, yet continuing to pursue it, receiving scholarships from American universities, and building her life today as a Computer Science and English teacher and a business owner.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Over the Globe has reached 100 episodes. To mark this milestone, I’m taking a step back to reflect on the first 99 and trace the common threads running through these stories. What challenges do people in the countries I’ve covered face most often? How do they cope? What makes them stay, what pushes them to leave, and what brings some of them back?This solo episode brings together recurring themes from dozens of teens and adults living through war and displacement, with clips from past episodes to bring those themes to life. I created it to offer a wider lens on what it means to grow up in conflict-affected places - beyond single stories and headlines. And if a voice you hear resonates with you, I invite you to explore the earlier episodes where their full story is told.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, you’ll hear from Maryam Rasouli, a teenager from Afghanistan, speaking honestly about what comes after an education ban: the weight of despair, the stubbornness of hope, and the quiet strength that comes from not letting the restrictions take over her life. She also describes what it’s like to study for A Levels online with almost no resources, yet still refusing to give up.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In Episode 98 of Over the Globe, Daria Prymak takes us from the quiet streets of Rivne, where opportunities for young people can feel limited, to the fast-paced, unpredictable life of Kyiv. She also shares how she found her voice through Youth Journalism International, connecting and collaborating with young journalists from around the world.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, Fatima shares what it means to keep learning when education is forbidden. Despite the Taliban’s ban, she continues studying online, pursuing both the British A Levels and the American school system, while reflecting on the differences between the two and what it takes to stay motivated in uncertainty.She speaks about leadership as daily courage and responsibility, and about her work as Academic Director of the English Department at the Afghan Women Solidarity Academy, supporting other girls as they fight for their right to learn.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

When the Taliban banned girls’ education, Zahra’s world went quiet. For a whole year, she sank into depression, unable to study, to plan, or even to imagine a future.But little by little, hope found its way back. She started attending lessons online, then, with time, she began teaching others too. Step by step, she rebuilt her life, and that journey eventually led her to being accepted to a university in Indonesia, where she now studies Visual Communication Design.Stay with us for Zahra’s story, and let it remind you that even after the darkest times a new beginning is still possible.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, Kateryna Panasenko, a teenager from Ukraine, opens up about what it feels like to study at a Ukrainian school in Spain - to carry home with you, even when you’re far away from it. We talk about scouting, the friendships and challenges that come with it, an Erasmus project in Zakopane, and the energy of an organisation called Urban Rukh.Come with us on a journey through the sun-soaked streets of Spain, up to the quiet mountain lakes of Poland, and back to the old buildings of Kyiv - places that hold memories, shape you, and remind you who you are.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

When you’re a child, fleeing your country because of war can feel strangely unreal - almost like an adventure you never asked for. That’s how it was for Anastasia Kravchuk. She had always loved travelling, and moving to Portugal felt exciting: a new language, new streets, new beginnings.In this episode, Anastasia opens up about what life in Portugal was really like - the people she met, and the moments that made her feel at home. She also shares how she discovered her passion for science and what the Soulfire project has meant to her on this journey.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Bana’s home in Gaza was destroyed, and she was forced to move again and again - until she ended up in the Nusierat refugee camp. There, she has been unable to go to school or to dance dabka, the dance that once made her feel truly free.Listen to this episode to hear Bana describe life in the camp, what her days were like before everything changed, and the dreams she still holds onto despite it all.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Sasha grew up in Pokrovsk, a city in Donbas where Miner’s Day mattered more than New Year’s and summers meant sleeping in tents at scout camp. In August 2024, everything changed: Pokrovsk moved to the frontline, and Sasha had to leave for Kyiv. This year, she’s starting over again - now as a FLEX exchange student living in Ohio. In this episode, Sasha talks about the city she still calls home, how she turned her FLEX dream into reality, and what it’s like to volunteer in different places, including one of the biggest amusement parks in the United States.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, we meet Manezha - a young woman who refuses to let restrictions stop her from learning, dreaming, or helping others. Despite everything, she continues studying English and even teaches it to Afghan girls who otherwise wouldn’t have access to education. In this conversation, she also takes us behind the scenes of her journey to the Global Encounters Camp in Pakistan — an experience filled with inspiration, hope, and unforgettable moments.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Maz was only ten years old when the Bosnian War erupted, and his hometown of Sarajevo fell under siege. He, his mother and his brother eventually managed to flee to Germany on a UN convoy, escaping under heavy bombardment, while his father - a soldier - had to remain in Bosnia. For the next three and a half years, the only way Maz could communicate with his father was through letters that took weeks to arrive and through amateur radio clubs. When his father finally managed to reunite with the family, they left for Australia, where Maz later fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a soldier. Today, he lives in Australia and produces the Voices of War podcast, a project dedicated to challenging simplistic narratives about war.Over the Globe is a podcast created as part of Classrooms Without Walls, an initiative that provides teens in conflict zones with access to education. If you want to support CWW or learn more about their work, you can visit their website at classroomswithoutwalls.ca.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

About three years ago, on 17 November 2022, a Russian rocket hit the building where Po - now seventeen - still lives. In this episode, Po talks about that horrific day, how their family was forced to flee from Donetsk to Kyiv with two small children and almost no resources, and how their dad joined the army at the very beginning of the full-scale invasion.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

This week, Over the Globe tries something new. Instead of one guest, you’ll hear a chorus of voices from a group of Afghan girls studying with Classrooms Without Walls (CWW). We open with David Falconer, CWW’s founder and executive director, who explains how the program began and what it offers. Then the mic passes to the students themselves as they share how they found CWW, what learning looks like under restrictions, and why CWW matters to them.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Ever wondered what it’s like to live and study in the United States?In this episode, Oleksandr from Ukraine — currently a FLEX exchange student in Michigan — shares his experiences of life in the U.S. What are Americans really like? What challenges come with adapting to a new culture? And what is Teenь, the career-orientation organization he’s involved with?Tune in to hear his story and find the answers to these questions — and more.Institute of American Studies: https://linktr.ee/instituteofamericanstudies?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=09c69a9a-bb40-476b-8147-532c1380c7ceTeenь: https://www.instagram.com/teenb_project?igsh=ZmoycDhydXZpNjJsAre you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Living with eight sisters and one brother in a traditional, religious family wasn’t always easy, but Saima found joy in her studies — and in football, which she played secretly so her parents wouldn’t find out. When the Taliban banned girls from attending school, her dream of education seemed to collapse overnight. Yet Saima refused to give up. She found new ways to keep learning and to rebuild her hopes for the future. How did she do it? How does it feel to live far from home, waiting for a new beginning in another country? And what does it mean to her to be Hazara — a girl, an athlete, and a student — from Afghanistan?Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

What does it feel like to finally step onto Ukrainian-controlled territory after spending five long months under Russian occupation? And how do you rebuild your life from scratch in a new city?In this episode, Ksenia from Kherson shares her powerful story — from surviving the occupation to finding freedom and starting over. Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Yana, a sixteen-year-old from Ukraine, loves a good challenge. So when her mom told her that Chinese is the hardest language in the world, she decided to start learning it right away. Now she’s also studying Hebrew and has a growing interest in Formula 1 and neurobiology.Together with her friend, Yana co-founded Soulfire — a Ukrainian online space where they share stories of women who changed the world. You can follow their project at @girlsoulfire.Tune in to this episode to hear Yana talk about all of this — and much more!Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Veronica comes from a small town in the Vinnytsia region — but her dreams reach far beyond. Her leadership journey began with serving on the school council and grew as she took part in youth programs such as Zalizna Zmina and Zminotvortsi. Now she is determined to build a career in IT.Tune in to this episode to hear her inspiring story!Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Imagine this: you’re in your hometown, Sumy, when the war suddenly begins.Where would you go if you had to leave? What would you take with you to remind you of home? And in the middle of war, where would you search for moments of joy and hope?Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Everybody talks about the education ban in Afghanistan — but what were schools like before it? And what does it take to pursue your education abroad after being deprived of this right?In this episode, you’ll hear from Tarawat, an Afghan now living in Pakistan, as she answers these questions and more.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Zainab Hussaini was born as a refugee in Iran and later returned to Afghanistan. In both countries, she faced numerous challenges but remained determined to pursue sports. Eventually, she began running and, in 2015, made history as the first Afghan woman to complete a marathon — despite being forced to train only in her backyard. After the Taliban takeover in 2021, Zainab fled Afghanistan and is now living in Rochester. Today, she works with Skateistan, an organization that provides children in insecure communities around the world with both education and skateboarding opportunities. Tune in to hear her story!Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

After moving from her hometown in the Donetsk region to Pavlograd, Diana was forced to flee once again when the full-scale invasion began—this time to Poland. She left most of her belongings behind but refused to part with her violin or her determination to create change. In Poland, she began taking part in various projects and discovered a passion for neuroscience. Tune in to hear Diana’s remarkable story!Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Maria was born in Vasylkiv, a small town near Kyiv where battles broke out at the very start of the war, forcing her to flee abroad. She first moved to Slovakia and later to Germany, living with host families, attending new schools, and learning new languages along the way.What was it like to adapt to unfamiliar environments again and again? How do schools there differ from those in Ukraine? And what did it feel like to finally return home after so much time away?Tune in to this episode to hear Maria’s remarkable journey.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

What is it like to live in Nova Kakhovka under occupation? What drives a teenager to start a political Telegram channel? And how do you host a debate on euthanasia? In this episode, Sofiia joins us to share her experiences and answer these questions—and many more.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Imagine being a Ukrainian teenager in Kharkiv when the war begins. Forced to flee, you find refuge in France—the country you’ve always dreamed of. But does life there live up to your expectations? What is it really like to live in a school dormitory in a foreign city at such a young age? Can you build a new circle of friends while staying connected to your homeland? In this episode, Yeva joins the podcast to share her story and answer these questions—and much more.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, we meet Lina from Kherson who lived under occupation before moving to Odesa.  How do you hold on to dreams when your country is under attack? What was it like to take part in Erasmus and even a Nobel internship while the world around her was falling apart? And how can music become a lifeline when everything else feels broken?Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Imagine waking up one day to find your right to education taken away — and being forced to flee your country, leaving your mother behind and embarking on a dangerous journey with your brother and cousin. This is the story of Mina, a young woman from Afghanistan who escaped to Pakistan. In this episode, Mina shares what she witnessed while crossing mountains and deserts, and what it felt like to lose access to education — and then regain it in a new land.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode I am joined by Olena from Odesa, who answers some of the most powerful questions we’ve ever asked: What does home smell like in a city under attack? How do you survive the fear of bombs and blackouts? What would you ask your future self in ten years? Olena also shares how journalism became her passion—and her way of making sense of a world turned upside down.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Have you ever thought about moving to a different country but wondered what challenges you might face? And what happens when strangers decide to sponsor refugees, not just with money, but with their time, energy, and hearts?In this episode of Over the Globe, I’m joined by Robert Falconer, a Doctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics whose research focuses on the effects of private refugee sponsorship on public attitudes and behavior. Robert shares the  origins of private sponsorship, how it works in practice, and the surprising ways it transforms not only the lives of refugees but also the lives of those who sponsor them.We also talk about the specific challenges teenage refugees often face when adjusting to life in a new country and Robert offers thoughtful, practical advice for anyone navigating life abroad after displacement. Whether you’re someone who has moved, is thinking about moving, or simply wants to understand how communities can step up to help, this conversation offers meaningful insight into what starting over truly means.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Imagine you're a teenager living near the DniproHES in Zaporizhzhia when a bombing hits. You run to safety—but your biggest worry is the dog you had to leave behind.In this episode, I speak with Sofiia Popsuieva who shares what it was like to grow up under threat, and her passion for writing, especially scriptwriting. She also tells us about “Mysterious Ways,” a youth-led project she co-founded to help other teens improve their English, and how the idea was born during a bootcamp experience.This is a story of resilience, creativity, and how one teen is turning fear into action—and words into power.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study at one of the world’s top universities? Or how someone can stay connected to their homeland while living abroad?In this episode, Sofiia talks with Yevhen Yashchuk, a Ukrainian student whose passion for history led him from a classroom in Ukraine to the halls of Oxford. Together, they explore the power of historical memory, moving between countries, and the small but meaningful ways we can support our home even from thousands of kilometers away.What does it mean to carry your country's story with you? And how can education become a form of resilience?Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, belonging, and the journey to world-class academia.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Ann admits she was initially shy and struggled with low confidence and fear of asking for help. But through volunteer work, and leadership she gained courage, faced her fears, and learned that leadership means speaking out even in uncertain times. In this episode, Ann shares her leadership journey, what leadership means to her, and what she’s learned about herself as a leader since the war began. Her story is about growth, fear, action—and becoming the leader she once sought.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, we meet Sosan from Afghanistan — a young woman defying expectations and breaking stereotypes. As a librarian for children and teens from underprivileged backgrounds, she not only shares access to books but also opens doors to new worlds. Sosan talks about the stories that reshaped her mindset and reveals her bold dream of becoming an entrepreneur — a path rarely encouraged for girls in her community. Tune in to hear how she’s turning pages and turning tides.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

In this episode, we sit down with Oleksandra Hinchuk, a courageous young woman from Ukraine who was forced to flee her homeland because of the war. Now living in Ireland, Oleksandra opens up about the emotional challenges of starting over in a new country — the moments of gratitude, the feelings of loss, and the search for purpose far from home.But her story doesn’t stop there. Fueled by a deep love for her country, Oleksandra has founded a nonprofit dedicated to rebuilding Ukrainian schools that have been destroyed by the war. Through her work, she is helping to restore not only buildings but hope — for children, communities, and Ukraine’s future.Join us for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of turning pain into purpose.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

When you're forced to stay hidden at home, learning in secret behind a screen, the idea of joining an international youth camp in Kenya feels like a dream from another universe. For 17-year-old Saghar from Kabul, it was a leap into the unknown—one full of danger, but also of hope. Now back in her city, where the weight of fear still lingers, she refuses to give in. Saghar finds strength in unexpected places: in the stories of anime heroes who never give up, and in the quiet magic of climbing her rooftop to watch the sunset. It's her moment of peace, her rebellion, her promise to keep dreaming.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Adila was just a tenth-grade student when the Taliban took control and banned girls from attending school. Now 19, she still lives in her hometown of Kabul, where every day brings new challenges—but also quiet acts of courage. In a city shadowed by restrictions, Adila refuses to let go of her dreams. She continues her education in any way she can and keeps her passion for art alive, using creativity as both resistance and refuge.In this powerful episode, Adila shares what it means to grow up in Kabul today—the fear, the strength, the solidarity, and the unyielding hope that survives even in the darkest moments.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Life in rural Afghanistan is a world apart from the cities, often marked by limited access to education, clean water, and electricity. Naweed grew up navigating these challenges, but his passion for learning never faltered. Beginning his education in classrooms with mud walls and wooden benches, he even launched a book collection campaign to inspire his classmates. Today, as he studies economics and explores graphic design, Naweed reflects on the journey that shaped him. What kept his passion for education alive against all odds? Find out in this episode!Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

You're 13. The golden days of September, filled with laughter and sunshine, are still fresh in your memory. Then suddenly — war reaches your town. Your best friend is forced to flee, and you're left feeling more alone than ever before. All you have is the postcard she left behind — a small piece of peace in a world turned upside down.But what comes next?For Ann, the answer was to dive into her studies, chase a better future, and find joy in working as an animator.What obstacles did she face? Who stood by her side during the toughest moments?Tune in to hear Ann’s powerful story — one of resilience, friendship, and unwavering determination.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

When the Taliban returned to power, Mohammad’s world was turned upside down — but he never let go of his dream. With unwavering determination, he continued his education in Afghanistan, pursuing a degree in software engineering at Kateb University. He also opens up about his brother’s journey from Afghanistan to Canada.In this episode, Mohammad shares his love for his mother’s cooking, the peaceful sound of rain, and the most exciting project he’s worked on so far — a web app for a charity organization that’s still in progress.What drives his passion for software engineering? And what does it mean to start over when you’ve had to leave everything behind?Tune in to hear how resilience and hope can write a different future.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe

Despite ongoing Russian attacks, the Ukrainian city of Odesa continues to endure— and so do its people. In this episode, I speak with one of them: Aleksandra.At just fourteen years old, Aleksandra has shown remarkable resilience. Even in the very first month of the full-scale war, she continued her education almost without pause. Not only did she stay committed to her studies, but she also founded an English speaking club for her fellow students — a space where they regularly come together to discuss topics ranging from art to the climate crisis, and to break through the language barrier.Tune in to hear Aleksandra’s inspiring story—and the story of a city that refuses to be broken.Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overtheglobepodcast?igsh=b3h3cWF5a2tkeGVFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559944706107Follow us on X: https://x.com/Over_The_Globe