CSR of One

CSR of One

Amaeya Media

CSR of One aims to be a social initiative to inspire people and communities to think beyond their own platforms and share on behalf of others. Each episode will feature people who are making strides outside their chosen careers through social & charitable initiatives around the world.

Introducing: CSR of One

Introducing: CSR of One

We’re excited to bring you CSR of One, a podcast & a social initiative. The first season begins April 22, with new episodes every Monday.

Jul 6, 2021 • 0:00

S3 Wrapup

S3 Wrapup

Host Courtney Brandt wraps up season three with producer Chirag Desai.

Sep 7, 2020 • 15:34

S3 Wrapup

S3 Wrapup

Host Courtney Brandt wraps up season three with producer Chirag Desai.

Sep 7, 2020 • 0:00

David Tusing

David Tusing

Our thoughts go out to the passengers and families of the repatriation flight IX1344 that crashed off the runway in Kerala, leaving 18 dead and several others injured. On our season finale this week, we're speaking to David Tusing who started working with various underprevileged groups in the community to help them get on a flight back home to their families. David is the perfect example of the question we ask of ourselves and of you, our listeners: how can we use our platforms to help other

Aug 31, 2020 • 0:00

David Tusing

David Tusing

_Our thoughts go out to the passengers and families of the repatriation flight IX1344 that crashed off the runway in Kerala, leaving 18 dead and several others injured._ On our season finale this week, we're speaking to David Tusing who started working with various underprevileged groups in the community to help them get on a flight back home to their families. David is the perfect example of the question we ask of ourselves and of you, our listeners: how can we use our platforms to

Aug 31, 2020 • 19:26

Fathers and kids: Vahid Fotuhi

Fathers and kids: Vahid Fotuhi

This week, we're joined by Vahid Fotuhi, Chief Camper of Fathers and Kids Camping, which is celebrating their tenth year. They have designed and implemented events that involve camping weekends in various locations across the Arabian Gulf. Select members of the group have also traveled to other countries for service-oriented projects, like Mothers Without Borders, [featured in season 2](https://amaeya.media/csrofone/e/mothers-without-borders-with-dominica-drazal-37b4701a7dab94/). Tun

Aug 24, 2020 • 22:40

Fathers and kids: Vahid Fotuhi

Fathers and kids: Vahid Fotuhi

This week, we're joined by Vahid Fotuhi, Chief Camper of Fathers and Kids Camping, which is celebrating their tenth year. They have designed and implemented events that involve camping weekends in various locations across the Arabian Gulf. Select members of the group have also traveled to other countries for service-oriented projects, like Mothers Without Borders, featured in season 2. Tune in to learn more about the member-driven & non-profit initiative geared towards encouraging childre

Aug 24, 2020 • 0:00

Gift-a-Meal by Frying Pan Adventures: Farida Ahmed

Gift-a-Meal by Frying Pan Adventures: Farida Ahmed

With many people affected by the lockdowns due to the worldwide pandemic, not knowing where the next meal will come is especially stressful. Enter Frying Pan Adventures, whose Stay-home Gift-a-Meal initiative has been getting wholesome meals from local community restaurants to neighbours who have lost their income during the COVID-19 crisis.

Aug 17, 2020 • 0:00

Gift-a-Meal by Frying Pan Adventures: Farida Ahmed

Gift-a-Meal by Frying Pan Adventures: Farida Ahmed

With many people affected by the lockdowns due to the worldwide pandemic, not knowing where the next meal will come is especially stressful. Enter Frying Pan Adventures, whose Stay-home Gift-a-Meal initiative has been getting wholesome meals from local community restaurants to neighbours who have lost their income during the COVID-19 crisis.

Aug 17, 2020 • 15:40

Peahead: Christine Wilson

Peahead: Christine Wilson

Meet Christine Wilson, a Dubai resident who has spent her self-isolation period building a business with the help of YouTube and a sewing machine to create unique limited edition & handmade accessories using recycled & sustainable materials. So, what exactly does she make? Well, if you’re a current or former UAE resident, you might instantly recognize her designs. Christine has managed to incorporate something that’s been a UAE staple since the 60s - she’s found a way to upcycle

Aug 10, 2020 • 22:58

Peahead: Christine Wilson

Peahead: Christine Wilson

Meet Christine Wilson, a Dubai resident who has spent her self-isolation period building a business with the help of YouTube and a sewing machine to create unique limited edition & handmade accessories using recycled & sustainable materials. So, what exactly does she make? Well, if you’re a current or former UAE resident, you might instantly recognize her designs. Christine has managed to incorporate something that’s been a UAE staple since the 60s - she’s found a way to upcycle the hum

Aug 10, 2020 • 0:00

Safe Space: Dani Hakim

Safe Space: Dani Hakim

The discussion around the support of mental health in the Middle East is an ongoing one, and one we feel deserves continued attention, much like our previous seasons. The key element of course in discussing mental health is having a secure environment where people are comfortable talking about it. Today’s guest, Dani Hakim, and her co-founders at Safe Space DXB were frustrated with the lack of free resources and support, and felt there was a need for change.

Aug 3, 2020 • 0:00

Safe Space: Dani Hakim

Safe Space: Dani Hakim

The discussion around the support of mental health in the Middle East is an ongoing one, and one we feel deserves continued attention, much like our previous seasons. The key element of course in discussing mental health is having a secure environment where people are comfortable talking about it. Today’s guest, Dani Hakim, and her co-founders at Safe Space DXB were frustrated with the lack of free resources and support, and felt there was a need for change.

Aug 3, 2020 • 18:53

Picture Happiness Project: Zainab Al Sawalhi

Picture Happiness Project: Zainab Al Sawalhi

We sat down with Zainab Al Sawalhi to discuss an idea that made us think, ‘Now, why didn’t I start this?’ The Picture Happiness Project works to spread a message of compassion and inspire kindness. This Dubai-based movement is a simple, but generous way to anonymously make someone’s day by writing a note. Credits Hosted by Courtney Brandt. Produced by Chirag Desai, with support from Abhishek Venkat.

Jul 27, 2020 • 0:00

Picture Happiness Project: Zainab Al Sawalhi

Picture Happiness Project: Zainab Al Sawalhi

We sat down with Zainab Al Sawalhi to discuss an idea that made us think, ‘Now, why didn’t I start this?’ The [Picture Happiness Project](https://instagram.com/picturehappinessofficial) works to spread a message of compassion and inspire kindness. This Dubai-based movement is a simple, but generous way to anonymously make someone’s day by writing a note. **Credits** Hosted by Courtney Brandt. Produced by Chirag Desai, with support from Abhishek Venkat.

Jul 27, 2020 • 18:22

Stop & Help: Heather Harries

Stop & Help: Heather Harries

The world has changed dramatically in the past few months, and its impacts are felt by everyone in all walks of life. Enter Heather Harries, her husband, and their three children. Together, they launched Stop and Help that has grown into a team of 50 volunteers, and had managed to match close to 3,000 families across the Emirates with people who can provide support.

Jul 20, 2020 • 0:00

Stop & Help: Heather Harries

Stop & Help: Heather Harries

The world has changed dramatically in the past few months, and its impacts are felt by everyone in all walks of life. Enter Heather Harries, her husband, and their three children. Together, they launched Stop and Help that has grown into a team of 50 volunteers, and had managed to match close to 3,000 families across the Emirates with people who can provide support.

Jul 20, 2020 • 16:46

Thrift for Good: Jennifer Sault

Thrift for Good: Jennifer Sault

Welcome to Season 3! We began recording this season in the weeks leading up to the global pandemic and our ask was the same as previous seasons—what can we do with our personal platforms to make a difference, and what are we using social media for, outside of liking photos? And we found ourselves emerging from the pandemic with some true heroes. Thrift for Good is a social enterprise born from the vision of a world with zero waste where everyone has what they need to thrive. It exists t

Jul 13, 2020 • 18:15

Thrift for Good: Jennifer Sault

Thrift for Good: Jennifer Sault

Welcome to Season 3! We began recording this season in the weeks leading up to the global pandemic and our ask was the same as previous seasons—what can we do with our personal platforms to make a difference, and what are we using social media for, outside of liking photos? And we found ourselves emerging from the pandemic with some true heroes. Thrift for Good is a social enterprise born from the vision of a world with zero waste where everyone has what they need to thrive. It exists to fuel

Jul 13, 2020 • 0:00

S2 Wrapup

S2 Wrapup

We're recapping our takeaways from Season 2 on this special episode. Thank you for joining us this season and we'll be back with Season 3 real soon!

Oct 28, 2019 • 0:00

S2 Wrapup

S2 Wrapup

We're recapping our takeaways from Season 2 on this special episode. Thank you for joining us this season and we'll be back with Season 3 real soon!

Oct 28, 2019 • 10:38

The BeeKeepers Association, with Varsha Pherwani

The BeeKeepers Association, with Varsha Pherwani

Everyone could use some help, from the biggest societies to the smallest creatures. On our season finale, we're joined by Varsha Pherwani who volunteers with the Beekeepers Association and how they work to preserve the bees.

Oct 21, 2019 • 0:00

The BeeKeepers Association, with Varsha Pherwani

The BeeKeepers Association, with Varsha Pherwani

Everyone could use some help, from the biggest societies to the smallest creatures. On our season finale, we're joined by Varsha Pherwani who volunteers with the Beekeepers Association and how they work to preserve the bees.

Oct 21, 2019 • 16:09

Integreat Center, with Hussainali Fateh Nejad

Integreat Center, with Hussainali Fateh Nejad

Hussein talks to us about his work with the Integreat Center.

Oct 15, 2019 • 0:00

Integreat Center, with Hussainali Fateh Nejad

Integreat Center, with Hussainali Fateh Nejad

All parents, from all backgrounds value the power of education. But what happens when specialized help isn't available? This is why it's so important for us to highlight the work with the Hope Foundation, or the Al Noor Training Centre, which we've covered last season. On today's episode we learn about the Integreat Center, a specialty school focused on helping young adults with special needs, and one of their volunteers, Husseinali Fateh Nejad and how he got involved with them.

Oct 15, 2019 • 22:52

Artezaar, with Leena Kewlani & Teena Thawani

Artezaar, with Leena Kewlani & Teena Thawani

Leena Kewlani & Teena Thawani tell us about Artezaar.

Oct 7, 2019 • 0:00

Artezaar, with Leena Kewlani & Teena Thawani

Artezaar, with Leena Kewlani & Teena Thawani

Home to over 60 UAE artists and more than 400 artworks, Artezaar is an indepedent platform helping support local artists by helping connect them with potential buyers. Join us as we talk to Leena & Teena, its founders.

Oct 7, 2019 • 24:14

Special Olympics, with Liz Beneski

Special Olympics, with Liz Beneski

Liz Beneski tells us about her work with the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi.

Sep 30, 2019 • 0:00

Special Olympics, with Liz Beneski

Special Olympics, with Liz Beneski

This week, we're speaking with Liz Beneski about her work with the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi for the last couple of years. Find out more about you can help.

Sep 30, 2019 • 13:41

SNIFF, with Heetal Bhatia

SNIFF, with Heetal Bhatia

Heetal tells us about rescuing in the UAE, and her work with SNIFF.

Sep 23, 2019 • 0:00

SNIFF, with Heetal Bhatia

SNIFF, with Heetal Bhatia

Stray animals in the UAE need a lot of help. This week, we talk to Heetal Bhatia who has been rescuing animals for over 15 years, and her work with SNIFF, a local group dedicated to helping find foster and forever homes for rescues. Heetal is also co-host of the podcast, The Two Vegans, a sister show on the Amaeya Media Network.

Sep 23, 2019 • 23:01

The Love Academy, with Zimmy Khan

The Love Academy, with Zimmy Khan

Zimmy Khan tells us all about the Love Academy.

Sep 16, 2019 • 0:00

The Love Academy, with Zimmy Khan

The Love Academy, with Zimmy Khan

Sometimes, all you need is a great idea that you just run with, and Zimmy Khan had one such idea. If you take one thing away from today's episode (outside of how you could help Zimmy), let it be that you decide today to take that idea you've just been sitting on and go execute it. Listen in to hear all about how the Love Academy got started.

Sep 16, 2019 • 21:19

Mothers without Borders, with Dominica Drazal

Mothers without Borders, with Dominica Drazal

Dominica Drazal tells us about her trip with Mothers without Borders.

Sep 9, 2019 • 0:00

Mothers without Borders, with Dominica Drazal

Mothers without Borders, with Dominica Drazal

Dominica's run in with Mothers without Borders was entirely serendipitous. And in 2019, her family—along with a number of families and their kids—flew down to Zambia to help build an expansion that will increase a local school's capacity by 150 kids. Find out how you can get involved.

Sep 9, 2019 • 20:54

Boomerang Bags, with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig

Boomerang Bags, with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig

We talk to two volunteers behind the Boomerang Bags initiative in Dubai.

Sep 2, 2019 • 0:00

Boomerang Bags, with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig

Boomerang Bags, with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig

Welcome to Season 2!Boomerang Bags comprises a group of volunteers recycling waste fabric--clothes, sheets, curtains--into reusable cloth bags to help combat waste and the use of single-use plastic bags. On this episode, we chat with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig about how they got involved. We'd love to hear what you think. Give us a shout on Instagram, Twitter or write to us.

Sep 2, 2019 • 22:43

Crossover episode, with Tatiana Antonelli

Crossover episode, with Tatiana Antonelli

A crossover episode with a sister podcast from the AMAEYA Media Network, Forward Talks.

Aug 26, 2019 • 0:00

Crossover episode, with Tatiana Antonelli

Crossover episode, with Tatiana Antonelli

A special crossover episode with a sister podcast from the Amaeya Media Network, Forward Talks by Goumbook. Host of the show Tatiana Antonelli joins us to talk about why they started the region's first podcast on sustainability, and the impact our shows have seen so far. Forward Talks is available in your favourite player, you can visit the show website for links. And stay tuned, we're back with a new season starting next monday, Sept 2!

Aug 26, 2019 • 23:31

Highlights from the season

Highlights from the season

A wrap up special episode and a little peek at what’s coming next.

Jun 17, 2019 • 0:00

Highlights from the season

Highlights from the season

A special episode where we review our first season and give you some info on what’s next! We also wanted to say thank you to everyone for being a part of our journey and coming out to our first #enoughAboutMe event. CreditsHosted by Courtney Brandt, produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian.

Jun 17, 2019 • 16:22

Euan Megson / Action Communications

Euan Megson / Action Communications

Euan Megson from Action Communications tells us about their work with the Al Noor Training Centre for persons with disabilities.

Jun 10, 2019 • 0:00

Euan Megson / Action Communications

Euan Megson / Action Communications

As we come up to the end of our season, we wanted to highlight a slightly different initiative and see what happens when the energy of an entire team behind a project. This week, we speak with Euan Megson, Regional Manager of Action Communications and their work with the Al Noor Training Centre for persons with disabilities, a 30-year-old UAE institution. Euan is our final guest of Season 1. We’ll be back next week with a special highlights episode and a special annoucement. See you the

Jun 10, 2019 • 21:04

Sarah Christensen

Sarah Christensen

Sarah Christensen tells us about her involvement with Evolvin Women

Jun 3, 2019 • 0:00

Sarah Christensen

Sarah Christensen

This week, we sit down with Sarah Christensen, who tells us about her involvement with Evolvin Women, an organization that creates and manages initiatives in developing countries to offer skill development placements to unemployed women in Dubai. Credits Hosted by Courtney Brandt, produced by Chirag Desai. Editing help from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian.

Jun 3, 2019 • 15:11

Joseph Swords

Joseph Swords

Joe Swords tells us about his efforts towards plastic cleanup & a sustainable lifestyle.

May 27, 2019 • 0:00

Joseph Swords

Joseph Swords

Over the last few years, plastic—especially single-use plastic—has been a focus in our region. Join us this week as we chat with Joe Swords, a recent expat & diver, who spends his time helping free Dubai’s waters from plastic left behind. Credits Hosted by Courtney Brandt, produced by Chirag Desai. Editing help from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian.

May 27, 2019 • 19:44

Georgie Bradley

Georgie Bradley

Georgie Bradley tells us about her involvement with the WCCI.

May 20, 2019 • 0:00

Georgie Bradley

Georgie Bradley

On today’s episode, we speak with Georgie Bradley who worked closely with the Women’s Crisis Care International (WCCI) in Bahrain to provide crisis response and emotional support to victims of domestic violence. CreditsHosted by Courtney Brandt, produced by Chirag Desai. Editing help from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian.

May 20, 2019 • 1:41:45

Una

Una

Una tells us about her work with Hope Medical & autism awareness.

May 13, 2019 • 0:00

Una

Una

Our youngest guest of the season! This week, we chat with Una, who tells us all about how she’s helping spread awareness about autism, not just in Dubai but around the world.

May 13, 2019 • 15:41

Danielle Naqvi

Danielle Naqvi

Danielle Naqvi tells us about the ZB Foundation.

May 6, 2019 • 0:00

Danielle Naqvi

Danielle Naqvi

What do you do when you learn that your daughter wasn’t given a newborn screening test standardized across the rest of the world? How do you go about changing the circumstances that could have saved her? This week, we chat with Danielle Naqvi, founder of the ZB Foundation, on how she got started and their progress so far, and of course, how you can help.

May 6, 2019 • 16:02

Kelly Harvarde

Kelly Harvarde

Kelly Harvarde tells us about her community Ramadan fridge.

Apr 29, 2019 • 0:00

Kelly Harvarde

Kelly Harvarde

An initiative that is truly Dubai-born and showcasing the power of the community, most of us have heard of, and seen the Ramadan Fridges that pop up all over the city during the Holy Month. This week, we chat with Kelly Harvarde who recounts how they set up their community fridge in Jumeirah 1 and how you can get involved and spread the word.

Apr 29, 2019 • 17:06

Reif Othman

Reif Othman

Reif Othman tells us about how he got involved with the CR Hope Foundation.

Apr 22, 2019 • 0:00

Reif Othman

Reif Othman

Welcome to the first season of CSR of One, a podcast & social initiative. On today’s episode, we chat with Reif Othman, an award-winning chef who has been working diligantly on a project far away from his current abode in Dubai, in Zanzibar. Listen to how Reif got started with the CR Hope foundation and how you can spread the word and get involved.

Apr 22, 2019 • 16:04

Introducing: CSR of One

Introducing: CSR of One

We’re excited to bring you CSR of One, a podcast & a social initiative. The first season begins April 22, with new episodes every Monday.

Apr 15, 2019 • 1:24

Introducing: CSR of One

Introducing: CSR of One

Season 1 launches April 22 with new episodes every Monday.

Apr 15, 2019 • 0:00

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