The Social Impact Journal

Date - Monday 13th May 2024Episode 41– Completing a Triple Everest with Nick GloverRecorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham, Jack meets Nick Glover from Waste to Wonder Worldwide.Nick Glover is an extraordinary figure whose resilience and determination redefine the boundaries of human endurance and professional dedication. As a Type 1 diabetic and cancer survivor, Nick has not only triumphed over immense personal health challenges but has also achieved groundbreaking feats in the world of endurance sports. He holds the remarkable distinction of being the first Type 1 diabetic globally to complete a Triple Everest Cycling Challenge—a formidable achievement shared by fewer than 60 people worldwide. This incredible feat underscores his commitment to pushing the limits of possibility, both physically and mentally. Professionally, Nick serves as the Middle East Business Development Director for Waste to Wonder Worldwide. In this role, he is at the forefront of expanding the organization's ESG Ethical Office Clearance and Reuse program across the region. His work focuses on redistributing no longer needed equipment from corporate environments to good causes around the world in a sustainable and socially responsible manner, proving that business development and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. Nick’s unique combination of personal achievements and professional expertise makes him a captivating and inspiring figure, offering invaluable insights into overcoming adversity, achieving sustainability in business, and the power of human spirit.If you would like to connect with Nick, follow him on Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peopledevelopmentspecialist/Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-impact-journalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 6th May 2024Episode 39– The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows, Commercial Manager at Nineteen GroupRecorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham on 1st May 2024, Jack meets Will Fellow, the Commercial Manager of Nineteen Group.The Nineteen Group organise the Workplace Event, which welcomes over 6,000 guests across three days. In 2024, the Social Enterprise Village was launched, powered in partnership with Social Enterprise UK and Waste to Wonder Worldwide. This is the first space dedicated to social enterprises at a national conference.In the episode, we discuss:🗣 The importance of showcasing the work of social enterprises✍️ Benefits of social procurement🗓 Plans for the 2025 editionIf you would like to connect with Will, follow him on Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-fellows-9b4280269/Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-impact-journalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 29th April 2024Episode 39– £30 million of Furniture donated to schools with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide.Guest – Michael AmosManaging Director, Waste to Wonder WorldwideJack meets with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. As Managing Director, he provides a class leading ethical redistribution solution for companies who have redundant IT and Office Furniture. To date they have worked with over 200 blue chip companies, for whom they manage multi site clearances, move management projects and risk managed IT/WEEE disposals. The organisation has diverted thousands of tonnes of office equipment from landfill and have equipped over 1400 schools in 40 countries so far and as a result are transforming lives locally and around the world. Waste to Wonder Worldwide are winners of the Green Champion and Champion of Champions Awards at the 2023 Green Apple Awards. They are also Winners of the International Impact Award at the Social Enterprise Awards 2023.In the episode, Michael shares insights on :- The Journey of Waste to Wonder Worldwide- School in a box Programme- Social Enterprise movement in the UKIf you would like to connect with Michael, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wastetowonderuk/Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 22nd April 2024Episode 38  – Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierraGuest – Mark JarmanFounder, AgriTierraJack meets with Mark Jarman to discuss the Agritech landscape in Latin America. Mark is a Brit living in Colombia and through his consultancy AgriTierra, he leads a team of UK and Latin American specialists in business, finance, agri-food systems, and technology. They have developed and delivered activities in over 8 countries in the region building partnerships, designing solutions, and delivering projects in support of the needs of farmers, start-ups, financial institutions, agribusiness, innovation centres, research institutes, venture studios, and donors.Mark is a Geographer with technical background in remote sensing and data analytics, He has spent 15+ years working in the global agricultural sector, I have led pioneering start-ups, I have worked with stakeholders from smallholders, to supermarkets, to Governments, and I have built a hugely successful agri-food strategy for one UK Governments centre of technology and innovation (Catapults).In the episode, Mark shares insights on :👨‍🌾 The potential of Agritech in improving productivity and resilience of smallholders in Latin America.📊 Investment trends on the continent💼 Mission of AgriTierra💰 Where he would invest in if he was given $1,000,000If you would like to connect with Mark, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwjarman/or you can connect with Mark on email at mark.jarman@agritierra.comKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 8th April 2024Episode 37 – Tips to partnering  with USAID with Mike ShanleyGuest – Mike Shanley Founder and CEO, AidKonektFounder and CEO, Konektid InternationalHost, Aid Market PodcastIn this episode, Mike shares insights on how the US Agency for International Development (USAID) works, and best practices for partnering with the agency. Also, we cover:- How contracting works with USAID?- USAID localization approach- The impact of the 2024 United States Presidential Election on the future of USAIDIf you would like to connect with Mike, follow her on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/To learn more about AidKonekt, see here:  https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-devTo learn more about Konektid International, see here:  https://www.konektid.com/To listen to the Aid Market Podcast, head to their Apple Podcasts page here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aid-market-podcast/id1698373554Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 25th March 2024Episode 36 – How to build a successful social business with Mathilda StromGuest – Mathilda Strom - Social Entrepreneur        Deputy CEO and Co-Founder, Milvik (Bima) - 2011-2023       Chief Commercial Officer and Founding team member, Carbon Pool - 2023 - PresentMathilda is a social entrepreneur that brings people and technology together to solve problems across the world, mostly in insurance and healthcare. In 2011, Mathilda co-founded Bima, an insurtech that  providing health insurance to millions of people through their mobile.Mathilda is now part of the founding team at Carbon Pool, who secured the largest Climate finance seed funding round in Europe in 2023 of USD 12,000,000.Mathilda shares her motivation to become a social entrepreneur, her ability to adapt and embrace in a rapidly growing business and the importance of health and wellbeing as a social entrepreneur.If you would like to connect with Mathilda, follow her on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-strom-0434476/To learn more about Carbon Pool, see here:  https://www.carbonpool.earth/See Mathilda present at the SoFI 2015: Clients at the Centre Prize Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5zROfsptGEWatch Mathilda's interview with BBC News in 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEnewkErzMUKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 18th March 2024Episode 35 – Inspiring changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice MarksGuest – Alice Marks – Senior Manager, Frontiers Programme at Royal Academy of EngineeringJack meets with Alice Marks to learn about the Frontiers Programme,  an initiative that aims to build a pipeline of researchers, practitioners and innovators who are working to tackle global development challenges.The key strands of the programme include  Frontiers interdisciplinary symposia, seed funding awarded to collaborations from symposia, Follow on funding to scale up seed funding projects and the opportunity to become a Frontiers Champion with a networking grant.You can connect with Alice on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-marks-raeng-frontiers/Find out more about the Frontiers programme: https://raeng.org.uk/frontiers Sign up for the next Frontiers event https://raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-prizes/programmes/international-programmes/frontiers/about-the-symposia/upcoming-symposiaFind out more about the Academy: https://raeng.org.uk/ Register to attend the Africa Prize final in Nairobi (online or in-person): https://raeng.org.uk/events/2024/june/africa-prize-live-finalKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 11th March 2024Episode 34 – The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph LukwagoGuest – Joseph Lukwago – Co-Founder and CTO, Rural InclusionIn this special episode, Jack Farren and Joseph Lukwago, Co-Founders of Rural Inclusion, sit down to discuss the journey of the technology non-profit since its inception in 2021. They cover the successes and learnings of working with local organisations and communities in seven countries, and the future plans for the project.If you would like to connect with Joseph, head here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lukwago-8275094a/To learn more about Rural Inclusion, visit www.ruralinclusion.orgKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date - Monday 26th February 2024Episode 33 – Tips for potential PhD students with Dr Young KafwembeGuest – Young Kafwembe – PhD, International and Rural Development, University of ReadingIn November 2023, Dr Young Kafwembe was awarded a PhD in International and Rural Development in University of Reading. Dr Kafwembe shares his experience of moving from Zambia to the UK for his studies, personal challenges in applications for PhD scholarships, adapting to life in the UK and tips for potential students.If you would like to connect with Young, head here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/young-kafwembe-financial-inclusion/Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date: Monday 12th February 2024Episode 31 – The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie JaversGuest – Sophie Javers – Global Engagement Manager, Feed the Future MRR Innovation LabFor nearly a decade, Sophie Javers has been spearheading strategic engagement and partnerships for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience, a USAID-funded economic research consortium. She amplifies the Lab’s findings to improve policy and development programs by elevating evidence-based resilience discourse at the local, national, and international levels. She holds a BA in History from Princeton University and a MA in International Policy Studies from Stanford. She also subscribed to Archaeology Magazine when she was twelve and does regret, just a little bit, not becoming an archaeologist.To read more about what was discussed during this episode, see a list of resources:Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience Website - https://basis.ucdavis.edu/ALL IN Research Initiative - https://basis.ucdavis.edu/all-inALL IN Research Network - https://www.iced-eval.org/get-to-know-all-in-and-arnBundling Innovative Risk Management Technologies to Accelerate Agricultural Growth - https://basis.ucdavis.edu/publication/bundling-innovative-risk-management-technologies-accelerate-agricultural-growth-andCOP28 Event - https://basis.ucdavis.edu/news/mrr-innovation-lab-presents-cop28If you would like to connect with Sophie, head here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-javers/Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date: Monday 5th February 2024Episode 30 – How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael KoechGuest – Michael Koech – Environment and Social Lead, Airtel AfricaMichael Koech is a self-driven and results oriented Safety, Health, Environment (EHS) and Sustainability practitioner based in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive national and international experience in Safety and Environment policy and practice, climate change principles and world-class manufacturing, telecommunications, and agricultural industry. He has over 20 years working experience including as EHS and Sustainability Manager at Unilever, Savannah Cement, Safaricom PLC, GSMA and currently at Airtel Africa as Environment and Social Lead.Michael has been instrumental in implementation of key environment and sustainability initiatives which include e-waste management, ISO 14001 certification, Climate Change policy and carbon footprint management. He is a board member of National e-waste management committee (Kenya), Producer Responsibility Organization and Kenya Private Sector Environment Sector.If you would like to connect with Michael, head here:Linkedin:  http://linkedin.com/in/michael-koech-0233b171 X: @mike_koechKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date: Monday 29th January 2024Episode 29 – Simplifying climate communications with Jenny WilsonGuest – Jenny Wilson – Climate Change Communications ExpertThe climate crisis is affecting all of us. But for many people, the topics surrounding climate change are often too complex and too large to possibly imagine. How can climate communications be simplified?In Episode 29, Jack meets with Jenny Wilson, campaigner, strategic communicator and project manager with experience in the United Nations and INGOs in Nicaragua, Uganda, France, Italy and the UK. She is currently the Climate Change Communications and Advocacy Manager for the UN World Food Programme and the Chair of the Global Board of Restless Development.Jenny breaks down key terms in climate change, and explores how the discussion on climate change can be hosted in different settings, including sports.If you would like to connect with Jenny, head here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-wilson-04b2913a/X: @jen_wilson93Instagram: @jen_wilson93Keep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date: Monday 15th January 2024Episode 28 - Restoring 1 Million hectares of degraded land with Anete GarozaGuest - Anete Garoza – Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer, 1MTNAnete Garoza is a highly regarded international climate lawyer and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. She co-founded and currently serves as the Chief Climate Officer of 1MTN, a startup on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land in Africa by 2030.Anete's expertise in climate law is evident through her extensive involvement in the Voluntary Carbon Market, where she has advised on projects spanning afforestation, agriculture, and nature restoration. Additionally, she provides invaluable guidance to governments on implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.Driven by her profound passion and a sense of urgency, Anete co-founded 1MTN to focus on high-quality nature-based carbon removal projects in Africa, effectively combating climate change and biodiversity loss and fostering equitable development.Beyond her professional achievements, she actively advocates for sustainable development and climate law.  Her advocacy efforts centre around catalysing the development of carbon removal projects, promoting investments in nature-based solutions, and advocating for robust regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on social co-benefit accounting.Anete's insights have been shared on global platforms such as COP27, the World Economic Forum, Africa Climate Summit 2023, and New York Climate Week. As a representative of 1MTN at the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerator and the Ambassador of Nairobi in the esteemed Top Tier Impact Network, she builds bridges between impactful investments and sustainable solutions for Africa.If you would like to connect with Anete or follow the work of 1MTN, head here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anete-garoza/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anetegaroza/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AneteGarozaKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

Date: Monday 8th January 2024Episode 27 - The role of financial inclusion and inclusive insurance in climate resilienceGuest - Henri Dommel – Director, Inclusive Digital Economies, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).What role does inclusive financial services play in driving climate resilience and adaptation for populations in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?In the least developed countries, individuals often lack access to formal financial services such as suitable loans, insurance and investment products, and can be the worst hit by the impacts of climate change.The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations' flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). With its unique capital mandate and focus on the LDCs, UNCDF works to invest and catalyse capital to support these countries in achieving ​the sustainable growth and inclusiveness.Henri Dommel joined UNCDF in 2007, and is currently the Director of Inclusive Digital Economies. He is responsible for leading the practice's strategy in digital finance and the promotion of inclusive digital economies.In the episode, Jack and Henri discuss the importance of digital and financial literacy, UNCDF’s work on inclusive insurance in Pacific Small Island Developing States and innovations in the remittances sector.To learn more about UNCDF’s interventions discussed in the episode, further links can be found here:https://www.uncdf.org/pacific-insurance-and-climate-adaptation-programmehttps://www.uncdf.org/article/8428/pacifics-first-anticipatory-action-pilot-insurance-scheme-to-provide-fijian-farming-groups-with-funds-to-better-prepare-for-cycloneshttps://migrantmoney.uncdf.org/If you would like to connect with Henri or follow the work of UNCDF, head here:X  - https://twitter.com/HDommelUNCDFLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncdf/X - https://twitter.com/UNCDFdigitalKeep up to date with the latest on the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal 

In Episode 26, Jack meets Cytandra Hoover to learn about the concept of microinsurance.Cytandra is the CEO & Founder of B3C [Be the Change] Global, a boutique consulting company that combines the business principles of corporate with the humanistic focus of mission-driven organizations to create sustainable solutions at the intersection of impact, inclusion, and profit. Cytandra’s impressive professional journey as a leader in conflict negotiation, disaster response, business optimization, and strategic finance has equipped her with the skills to solve complex problems, bring stability to chaos, and drive positive change across a diverse range of sectors.If you would like to connect with Cytandra or learn more about BC3 Global, head here:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cytandrahoover/Website - https://www.b3c-global.com/You can follow the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

A 2023 Christmas message from our host Jack Farren

In Episode 25, Jack meets George Stanley Nsamba,  an award winning filmmaker who founded The Ghetto Film Project in 2013 in the slums of Naguru. Through his initiative, he has used music, film, art and sports to rehabilitate, educate and empower women,youths and vulnerable kids in Naguru over the years. As a filmmaker, he has broken barriers and created a signature storytelling style through his short films that have earned him recognition in film festivals and the media globally. He is a nomad for stories for social change helping Organization and companies communicate impact efficiently.George is the CEO of Nes Motion Media -  https://nesmotionmedia.co.ug/, and the founder of The Ghetto Film Project - https://www.facebook.com/TheGhettoFilmProject/If you would like to connect with Nes, head to his social media channels below:Instagram - @theghettofilmmaker X - @theghettofilmmakerYou can follow the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

How can non-profit organisations increase their visibility and reach new audiences. In Episode 24, Jack talks to David Girling, an Associate Professor in the School of Global Development at the University of East Anglia, about the importance of social media for non-profits. David is a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years marketing and communications experience in the public and non-profit sector. He has been actively involved on a number of committees and judging panels including The Chartered Institute of Marketing Higher Education Group, The Chartered Institute of Marketing Charity Group, HEIST Awards for Marketing Excellence and the Rusty/Golden Radiator awards for online videos promoting best practice in development communication. His interests are multidisciplinary, but has particular expertise in strategic marketing, communications, PR, branding, digital and social media. David's research focuses on two main areas: social media for development and humanitarian communication. He is particularly interested in how imagery is used in development communications and led on a research study of visual communication in six African countries. His recent research Who Owns the Story, involves live financial testing of charity versus participant led storytelling in fundraising. David will be sharing the findings of a new research project which analyses Charity Advertising in national UK newspapers in early 2024. If you would like to connect with Eric, head to his social media channels or website:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgirling/Website - www.social-media-for-development.orgYou can follow the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal

In Episode 23, Jack meets with Eric Nana Kwabena Agyei in a studio in Kampala to discuss his entrepreneurial journey.Eric was born in Ghana and now resides in Uganda. He is the Founder and Managing Director of MobiPay AgroSys Limited. MobiPay is a Certified (National Information Technology Authority Uganda NITA-U) Agri-Fintech company registered in Uganda, with a vision of offering High-tech solutions and innovations for agricultural value chain actors. The organisation currently works with smallholder farmers mainly from rural communities. Eric has extensive experience and a proven track record working with start-ups and established organisations; in the conceptualisation, design, implementation, and agribusiness value chains, products, and services in emerging economies including Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and Kenya. MobiPay's interest and key strategy are to use Financial Inclusion & technology to improve the traditional financial service business models, to serve smallholder farmers, farmer cooperatives, off-takers, Agri processors, development partners If you would like to connect with Eric, head to the following social media channels:Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-nana-kwabena-agyei-312a6b4a/You can follow the podcast on:Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalLinkedin: The Social Impact JournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal