Méschac Nakanywenge est le coordinateur de l'Union pour la Promotion, la Défense des Droits Humains et de l'Environnement à Goma, République Démocratique du Congo (UPDDHE-GL), qui est le Start Network Change Maker dans la catégorie Localisation.

Dans cet épisode, Méschac parle de son travail pour le développement de la RDC, en particulier en ce qui concerne les femmes et les jeunes. Il se concentre sur la formation dans les secteurs divers afin de les aider à accroître leur autonomie.

Change Maker: Union pour la Promotion, la Défense des Droits Humains et l'Environnement

Heba Abu Jarbou works as a Quality Assurance Officer at Islamic Relief in Palestine. She is also Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Inclusive. 

In this episode, Heba talks about her work to train colleagues on issues related to gender, protection and inclusion, and how to consider them in the lifecycle of all projects. She also discusses her latest project to develop an inclusive feedback and complaints mechanism that will allow those with disabilities to report issues more easily.

Change Maker: Heba Abu Jarbou

Hazel Tanchuling is the Executive Director of Rice Watch Action Network, a national organisation based in the Philippines and Start Network’s Change Maker in the category of Lasting Systemic Change.

In this episode, Hazel shares how Rice Watch Action Network grew from a small development organisation into a national humanitarian organisation focusing on climate-related disasters. She also discusses the importance of working across both the local and national levels, as well as pooling resources in order to maximise impact.

Change Maker: Rice Watch Action Network

Jessica Dewhurst is the founder and CEO of The Justice Desk, an award-winning human rights organisation based in South Africa. She is also a Start Network Change Maker in the category of Brave.

In this episode, Jessica shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be involved in the fight for human rights in South Africa. She also discusses the work that The Justice Desk is doing to fight systematic racism and gender-based violence, and to empower everyday people to become human rights activists.