X-Change from GOAL NextGen explores themes of global citizenship in a changing world. In this season, host Katja Mia chats with young artists, activists and changemakers on the theme of ‘belonging’. Through a series of curated questions, we will explore the food, art, stories, culture, and the challenges facing the places they call home.
This episode's guest is Angel Arutura. Angel is a multifaceted creative at the intersection of activism, education, music, and wellness, renowned for her impactful work as a speaker, content creator, and advocate for racial equity and climate justice. Beyond her advocacy Angel is a passionate cold-water swimmer, promoting the importance of connecting with nature for mental and physical well-being. As a DJ she uses music to cultivate spaces of healing and joy as an extension of her creative expression.
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X-Change from GOAL NextGen explores themes of global citizenship in a changing world. In this season, host Katja Mia chats with young artists, activists and changemakers on the theme of ‘belonging’. Through a series of curated questions, we will explore the food, art, stories, culture, and the challenges facing the places they call home.
This episode's guest is Angel Arutura. Angel is a multifaceted creative at the intersection of activism, education, music, and wellness, renowned for her impactful work as a speaker, content creator, and advocate for racial equity and climate justice. Beyond her advocacy Angel is a passionate cold-water swimmer, promoting the importance of connecting with nature for mental and physical well-being. As a DJ she uses music to cultivate spaces of healing and joy as an extension of her creative expression.
Episode 1 - Live from EARTH RISING @ IMMA, Dublin.
GOAL NextGen
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2 years ago
Episode 1 - Live from EARTH RISING @ IMMA, Dublin.
X-Change, The Podcast: Episode 1
Recorded in September 2023 at EARTH RISING, a four-day festival aimed at addressing the climate crisis and inspiring collective action towards a sustainable and hopeful future.
Four young GOAL NextGen ambassadors took part in a discussion about their own experiences with the climate crisis in their communities, and how they are working in creative ways to affect change.
Host: RTÉ presenter, writer and activist Emer O'Neill.
Ambassadors:
Clodagh Sulley (Ireland) - applied Social Sciences graduate from the University of Galway. Her final year dissertation was on whether art can be used as an effective method of climate change communication.
Josh Marikopo (Zimbabwe) - a writer with a degree in Tourism operations and Wildlife Management. He is a Youth Representative for Scouts and a sexual reproductive health rights activist.
Bezawit E. Liro (Ethiopia) - software engineering student who volunteers for Sele Enat Charitable Organisation which aims to support children and families facing hardship.
Denis Wembi (Uganda) - Project co-lead at Youth CAST, a platform that gives young people a voice in decision-making processes. He Runs 'Progress Reads', a specialised library on global citizenship and the Sustainable Development Goals.
ABOUT GOAL NEXTGEN X-CHANGE
GOAL's NextGen Youth programme brings young people together from all over the world to deepen their understanding of Global Citizenship. We believe that deeper and longer-term engagement is the best possible way to support a generation of young people who are passionate about a fairer and more sustainable future. X-Change is all about the creative exchange of ideas across the globe - driving creative endeavours that inspire and create positive change.
GOAL NextGen
X-Change from GOAL NextGen explores themes of global citizenship in a changing world. In this season, host Katja Mia chats with young artists, activists and changemakers on the theme of ‘belonging’. Through a series of curated questions, we will explore the food, art, stories, culture, and the challenges facing the places they call home.
This episode's guest is Angel Arutura. Angel is a multifaceted creative at the intersection of activism, education, music, and wellness, renowned for her impactful work as a speaker, content creator, and advocate for racial equity and climate justice. Beyond her advocacy Angel is a passionate cold-water swimmer, promoting the importance of connecting with nature for mental and physical well-being. As a DJ she uses music to cultivate spaces of healing and joy as an extension of her creative expression.
