WBU's Global Voice Podcast

About WBU's Global Voice Podcast

Global Voice is the official podcast of the World Blind Union, bringing together diverse perspectives from blind and partially sighted people worldwide. This podcast consists of various standalone series that explore key topics such as accessibility, advocacy, inclusive policies, and innovations shaping the future. Through insightful conversations with experts, activists, and community leaders, WBU's Global Voice Podcast amplifies the experiences and leadership of those who are blind or partially sighted, fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.

Publisher

World Blind Union

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episode

15 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Global Voice - Voices In Leadership Episode 10

   In this episode of Voices In Leadership, Marc Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, speaks with Tytti Matsinen, Regional President of the European Blind Union, based in Finland. Tytti shares her journey into advocacy, including how her background in social ethics, international development, and human rights has shaped her approach to leadership. She reflects on her work across Europe and the evolving landscape for blind and partially sighted people, including the impact of funding pressures,...

2. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Global Voice - Voices In Leadership Episode 9

   In this episode of Voices in Leadership, we speak with Nantanoot “Apple” Suwannawut, Regional President for the World Blind Union Asia-Pacific region, based in Thailand. Apple shares her journey into the movement, including how her academic background in information science and accessibility as well as early mentorship from leaders in Thailand helped shape her path into international advocacy. She reflects on her work with the Thailand Association of the Blind and the broader role of national...

3. 

   15 Mar 2026

   Global Voice - Voices In Leadership - Celebrating Gender Equality

   In this special episode of the WBU Global Voice Podcast, we take a short break from the usual format of our Voices In Leadership series to mark International Women’s Day and celebrate the leadership, achievements, and contributions of blind and partially sighted women across our global movement. The episode brings together excerpts from two previously published interviews with women leaders of the World Blind Union. You’ll hear portions of our conversation with Diane Bergeron, featured in Epi...

Who has been a guest on WBU's Global Voice Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cristina Chamorro Muñoz
• Yaw Ofori-Debra
• Mark Riccobono
• SK Rungta
• Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame

Podcast Authority Score: 4 / 100

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Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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