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Did you know that the highest honor in Asia is named after a Philippine president? For over six decades, the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award has recognized individuals who have shown selfless service to their countries and the region. Now, we're hearing the stories of these changemakers for the first time in podcast form.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Standing up for forests and people | Farwiza Farhan

    FEB 20

    Standing up for forests and people | Farwiza Farhan

    Listen to Farwiza Farhan of Indonesia, who has worked extensively for the conservation and protection of the biodiverse Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  2. Practicing courage in modern journalism | Ravish Kumar

    FEB 6

    Practicing courage in modern journalism | Ravish Kumar

    Listen to Ravish Kumar of India, who speaks on the importance of factual information, citizen journalism, and the fight to keep trust alive in a democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  3. Confronting plastic pollution, one river at a time | Gary Bencheghib

    JAN 21

    Confronting plastic pollution, one river at a time | Gary Bencheghib

    Listen to Gary Bencheghib of Indonesia, the co-founder of a nonprofit organization that has been leading river cleanup efforts in Bali and using data to improve waste management. This lecture was delivered on November 9, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  4. Bridging social divisions through music | T.M. Krishna

    10/24/2025

    Bridging social divisions through music | T.M. Krishna

    Listen to India's renowned Carnatic vocalist Thodur Madabusi Krishna, who reshaped the boundaries of classical music to make it more inclusive. This lecture was delivered on August 30, 2016.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. Fighting corruption, against all odds | Conchita Carpio Morales

    10/03/2025

    Fighting corruption, against all odds | Conchita Carpio Morales

    Listen to Conchita Carpio Morales of the Philippines, whose anti-corruption campaign as former Ombudsman significantly led to stricter sanctions and increased convictions of high-ranking officials. This lecture was delivered on September 4, 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  6. Culture and agriculture for sustainable living | Ego Lemos

    08/29/2024

    Culture and agriculture for sustainable living | Ego Lemos

    Listen to Ego Lemos of Timor Leste, an environmental advocate who integrated his country’s culture with ways to assure food security and sovereignty. This lecture was delivered on October 25, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  7. Making healthcare pro-poor and pro-people | Ravi Kannan R.

    08/13/2024

    Making healthcare pro-poor and pro-people | Ravi Kannan R.

    Listen to Ravi Kannan R. of India, a pioneering oncologist whose leadership in a nonprofit cancer was guided by putting people at the center of its operations.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. Charting a new path to champion education | Korvi Rakshand

    07/30/2024

    Charting a new path to champion education | Korvi Rakshand

    Listen to Korvi Rakshand of Bangladesh, whose foundation provided free English-language education to children and leveraged technology to make schooling easier for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  9. Women as instruments of peace | Miriam Coronel-Ferrer

    07/16/2024

    Women as instruments of peace | Miriam Coronel-Ferrer

    Listen to the story of the Philippines’ Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, the first woman in the world to sign a peace accord with a non-state armed group.  For show notes: This lecture was delivered on November 8, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  10. 07/11/2024

    Celebrating the modern-day heroes of Asia (Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit Trailer)

    In this new series, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation presents its 2023 laureates. Stay tuned to learn more about Asia's transformative leaders in peace, healthcare, agriculture and education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

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Did you know that the highest honor in Asia is named after a Philippine president? For over six decades, the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award has recognized individuals who have shown selfless service to their countries and the region. Now, we're hearing the stories of these changemakers for the first time in podcast form.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
  • Show Website
    Epic Vibes, Epic Spirit