Hi, I am Aneesh Prasad, a 16-year-old from Massachusetts. Some of the biggest issues facing Gen-Zers today are mental health and well-being, racial equity, access to equal opportunities, social justice, and the environment. Come join me as I explore how we can tackle these issues by talking to experts in the field who have made a difference. Let's learn from them so we can make a difference too.
We Can Make a Difference
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Hi, I am Aneesh Prasad, a 16-year-old from Massachusetts. Some of the biggest issues facing Gen-Zers today are mental health and well-being, racial equity, access to equal opportunities, social justice, and the environment. Come join me as I explore how we can tackle these issues by talking to experts in the field who have made a difference. Let's learn from them so we can make a difference too.
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March 24, 2024
Episode 2: Young Africa Flow Feebles with Elena Paolini
<p>In this episode, I interview Elena Paolini. Elena shares her personal journey dealing with the stigma associated with menstruation and the physical and mental challenges that ensued. She also shares the field research on attitudes towards menstruation that she conducted in Nigeria. Eliana discusses the taboo in Africa against talking about menstruation, the discrimination that girls face during their menstruation cycle, and the restrictions placed on them such as not being allowed to enter sacred spaces, cook for family, needing to dress in a certain way that affects their daily life. She also shares supersitions associated with menstruation and how menstrual blood is used for black magic that leads to fear and anxiety among young girls. Finally, she shares strategies to normalize menstruation that takes into account the social and cultural norms and attitudes in Africa.</p>
November 6, 2023
Season 3 Young African Flow Feebles Series
<p>Season 3 titled "Young African Flow Feebles" is a special series of my podcast in partnership with Ruth Egbedi of the Young Africa Foundation. In this series, Ruth and I will interview young girls in Africa to provide a platform to break the myths surrounding menstruation and foster open conversations about this crucial aspect of women's health. <br/><br/>In this introductory episode, Ruth shares her inspiration behind starting this podcast. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!</p>
November 6, 2023
Episode 11: Fighting Child Marriage, Gender Inequality and Climate Change in Indonesia with Alya Sabira
<p>In this episode, I interview 19-year old Alya Sabira, the founder of Save the Youth Sukabumi in Indonesia. Alya shares the incredible work she is doing to tackle climate change and dismantle deep-rooted societal and cultural challenges such as child marriage and gender and education inequality. We discuss the role of government, legislation, and advocacy in driving societal change. Finally, as a Gen-Zer herself, Alya shares advice for how we can strive to have an impact in areas that we care about.</p>
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