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Moments to Movements
Moments to Movements explores the transformative journeys of young changemakers who turn their initial moments of inspiration into sustained movements for social change. Each episode highlights a guest's personal story, the challenges they face, and the broader impact of their work, emphasizing the importance of continuous support, resilience, and the collective effort required to create lasting change.
Moments to Movements
SDGs in Action: Sustainable Impact Driven By Youth
In this episode of Moments to Movements, we delve into the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on SDG #4: Quality Education. Our guests, Nathan Baek and Mohammad Shehadat, share their experiences and insights as young leaders dedicated to creating meaningful change in the realm of education.
You'll learn about:
- Nathan Baek’s journey as the founder of the Microphone Initiative, where he specializes in teaching the SDGs, combating age-based discrimination, and giving youth a voice on a global stage.
- Mohammad Shehadat’s unique perspective as a peacebuilding and youth activist, shaped by his experiences as a Syrian refugee. Mohammad discusses the challenges faced by asylum seekers in accessing education and how he is using his platform to advocate for education as a tool for peace and development.
Discover more about Nathan and Mohammad and their impactful work:
- Follow Nathan Baek on LinkedIn, and learn more about Microphone Initiative by visiting their website. Nathan was also selected as a Rise Global Winner in 2022 for his work in Quality Education. You can learn more about Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, here.
- You can learn more about Mohammad Shehadat in the three article links below.
- How Mohammad is helping Syrian refugees resume their education & gain new skills | UNESCO
- From Syrian refugee to global youth leader: The inspiring story of Mohammad Shehadat | UNESCO
- Intersectional Peacebuilding: An interview with Mohammad Shehadat | UNOY
Moments to Movements is presented by Peace First.
It was produced and edited by Ernesto Chavezvaldivia. Researched with help from Nadia Posada.