Gender Agenda — the podcast that takes a hard-hitting and honest look at philanthropy to debunk myths and uncover the human side of gender lens giving. Part industry roundtable, part “closed-door” conversations, Gender Agenda brings to the table the transparency, accountability, and compassion that’s so critical to closing the gender gap.
Building Women-Centred Ecosystems: From Access to Leadership
Radhika Bharat Ram and Samira Shihab discuss building women-centered ecosystems for economic empowerment across Asia in this interview.
29 Jul 2026
Dismantling the Cycles: Gender-Based Violence and Modern Slavery in Asia
Katharine Bryant and Sohini Bhattacharya discuss dismantling systemic barriers to combat gender-based violence and modern slavery in Asia.
16 Jun 2026
08 - From Access to Agency: Rethinking Women’s Financial Empowerment in Asia
Halima Iqbal and Veronica Colondam discuss how gender-responsive financial models empower Asian women beyond basic access, fostering agency and intergenerational impact.
4 May 2026
07 - Designing Better Systems for Women’s Health: From Silence to Solutions
Olivia Cotes-James and Shruti Lohia Hora discuss designing better systems for women's health, uncovering the stigma and flaws hindering access in Asia.
7 Mar 2026
06 - Gender Equality as Systems Transformation: From Isolated Efforts to Integrated Impact
Host [Host Name] interviews Patricia Dwyer, Founder of The Purpose Business, about transforming systems for gender equality across Asia.
28 Mar 2024
05 - What’s Next?
In our bid to make as much progress as possible, it’s worth reminding ourselves that gender equality is a long-term quest. After all, given that it’s projected to take 131 years to close the global gender gap, legacy planning is key. Guests Mercedes Lopez Vargas, Marianna Vargas-Morada, and Rabea Nawaz join us to talk about next generation philanthropy and trends that will shape giving in the future.
28 Feb 2024
04 - Who Sets These Rules?
The abolishment of child marriage. Equal representation in national parliaments. The end of discriminatory laws. These goals may seem like impossible dreams, so we’re doing a check-in to see how much progress we’ve made. Guests Radha Goenka, Mona Sinha and Kathleen Chew share their experience from working on the ground, and analyze the role policy has played in helping and hindering their work, drawing on key highlights from the recently released paper “The State of Gender Inclusion in Asia-Pacific’s Regulatory Landscape”.
24 Jan 2024
03 - Where’s Your Money Going?
As much as we want to look at the big picture, a broad and wide-ranging approach in philanthropy may end up sidelining people who truly need the support. Vidya Shah of Edelgive and Jessica Espinoza of 2X Global dissect the gender-blind approach that’s all too common with impact funding. Tune in to understand how gender-lens investing can turn out to be a game-changer in philanthropy.
2 Jan 2024
02 - Is There Room For Her?
Have we truly broken the glass ceiling? The data might disagree. With only 20% of women in managerial positions and 32% in tech roles across APAC, many barriers still exists. Pranapda Chirathivat of Siam Motors Group and Dragonfly 360, and Shinta Dhanuwardoyo of Bubu.com and Supergirls in Tech, break it down to explain the systemic challenges holding women back.
29 Nov 2023
01 - What Are We Missing?
Fresh from the G20 summit, we take a closer look at women-led development and the importance of women, not just as beneficiaries of impact, but as the leaders of change themselves. Anne Sutanto and Kanta Singh join us for this conversation on the radical shifts that need to happen for sustainable development for women and girls.
24 Nov 2023
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Radhika Bharat Ram
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