The Impact Room
The Impact Room is a space to connect people and ideas that make a real difference to our world. Step inside to hear stories of success and failure from a host of global guests, all working to solve some of the world’s most intractable development challenges. From youth unemployment and internet freedom, to modern slavery, neglected tropical diseases, and much more, we will be talking to and about the people and ideas that make a real difference to our world. The Impact Room is brought to you by Philanthropy Age and hosted by Maysa Jalbout.
Podcasting since 2021 • 29 episodes
The Impact Room
Latest Episodes
Remembering Jane Goodall
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Goodall and thought by way of tribute, we would re-share our interview with Jane.The globally celebrated conservationist stepped into The Impact Room back in April 2023 to disc...
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Gaza: the war on education
With all 12 of Gaza’s higher education institutions destroyed by Israeli bombs, what next for students, faculty, and the future of Palestinian learning? In this episode of
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Gaza's suffering
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah is no stranger to conflict zones, having spent decades volunteering for medical charities in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. But the plastic and reconstructive surgeon says his latest experience in...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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