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My Podium is the voice of the under 25s. We talk about everything – from careers and trends to politics and college – this podcast is shaped by the opinions YOU have and the stories you’re interested in.  If you want to produce an episode, why not pitch us an idea on Instagram @podiumdotme to have YOUR voice featured on My Podium - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe.

  1. 31/10/2025

    Two Sides of the Classroom

    In this episode, we dive into how experiences as a student can shape the way one later teaches. Ifrah Faheem, a Master’s student at the University of Sussex with a background in working alongside people with Down syndrome in Pakistan, chats with Zahra Halai, now an early preschool teacher for children with Down syndrome in Pakistan. Their conversation blends personal memories and professional insights, as Zahra shares how her own time as a student shapes the way she sees her classroom today, showing how teaching and learning continue to influence and transform one another. Special thanks to Zahra Halai and Shayan Zafar for their time and support. KDSP - A Down Syndrome Organisation (KDSP), a non-profit organization, was launched in March 2014 by a group of concerned parents and passionate individuals who due to limited support and resources available in Pakistan, realised a need for a platform for those with Down syndrome. KDSP was formed with the mission to advocate the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome living in Karachi and aims to provide them with the opportunity to lead independent and fulfilling lives. KDSP understands the needs of individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones and so from the moment a family with a child with Down syndrome is introduced to us, KDSP embarks on a journey with them, until they feel empowered, included and equal members of society.   https://www.kdsp.org.pkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kdsp_adownsyndromeorganisation?igsh=Zm92OTF3MzlrNnd6  Credits:Jazz lounge sofa & couch By Music by Lundstroem source - Free Music Archive, License - CC BY 4.0Door opening and closing 1 by JakLocke --https://freesound.org/s/261091/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    14 min
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My Podium is the voice of the under 25s. We talk about everything – from careers and trends to politics and college – this podcast is shaped by the opinions YOU have and the stories you’re interested in.  If you want to produce an episode, why not pitch us an idea on Instagram @podiumdotme to have YOUR voice featured on My Podium - and don’t forget to follow and subscribe.