ARC

ARC
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ARC

ARC is a non-profit documentary channel. We tell stories through film and narrative-driven podcasting that explore social justice issues, uncover histories that shape the present, and challenge dominant narratives. Our work amplifies voices often left unheard, creating space for deeper understanding. For more see: https://www.arcdocs.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Introducing ARC

    MAR 4

    Introducing ARC

    We've got news: Sound Africa is becoming ARC. A new name for a new vision, but the mission stays the same. Independent, non-profit documentary storytelling. Check out: https://www.arcdocs.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  2. Hustling The African Dream: EP10 - Hustle

    05/23/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP10 - Hustle

    In this final episode of Hustling The African Dream we look at where the term "hustle" actually comes from, how it has evolved over time and what the term means to young Africans living their own hustle today. Hustling the African Dream is produced by Sound Africa in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation. https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External Media (YouTube):04.26 – Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (Guy Richie) 04.44 - Nino Brown - The definition of a Hustler 07.15 - Gary Vaynerchuk 07.25 – Rick Ross, XXL 07.37 – Jay Z 07.59 – CBS News 08.03 - Greg Edwards, Wisecrack 08.12 – The Life Formula Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Hustling The African Dream: EP09 - Bending the Rules

    05/15/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP09 - Bending the Rules

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode we speak to one truly remarkable young Kenyan who is bending the rules just enough to make an unjust system work for him. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  4. Hustling The African Dream: EP08 - Rejection

    05/15/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP08 - Rejection

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Emmanuel Ampomah, takes us to Ghana where we hear from young people who have struggled to find a job immediately after graduating. This series has shown that having a degree isn't always a ticket to employment, and in this episode we hear firsthand that expectations about jobs… and reality… are two different things. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External Media (YouTube):00.41 - Vusi Thembekwayo, Keynote Speaker Speech, ALU graduationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rh2tvk-QDM&t=2s&pp=ygU4VnVzaSBUaGVtYmVrd2F5bywgS2V5bm90ZSBTcGVha2VyIFNwZWVjaCwgQUxVIEdyYWR1YXRpb24%3D Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  5. Hustling The African Dream: EP07 - Ghana Food

    05/15/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP07 - Ghana Food

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Theresa Ayerigah, takes us to her home country of Ghana to see how innovative young Africans are turning food into profit. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External Media (YouTube) 06.04 – Newzroom Afrika 06.07 - Clive Butkow, CEO of Kalon Venture Partners, Newzroom Afirka 06.11 – Newzroom Afrika 06.18 - Andrew Darfoor, Group Chief Executive of Alexander Forbes, CNBC Africa 06.21 - Newzroom Afrika 06.24 - Newzroom Afrika Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  6. Hustling The African Dream: EP06 - Malawi Motorcycle Taxis

    05/07/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP06 - Malawi Motorcycle Taxis

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about  innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, James Tayali, takes us to Malawi where some young boda-boda drivers, risk their lives to make a living. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation. https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  7. Hustling The African Dream: EP05 - Art in Uganda

    05/07/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP05 - Art in Uganda

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about about innovative young Africans and their hustles and in this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Ibrahim Bahati, heads back to his home country of Uganda where art and the hustle come together in unexpected ways. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council with support from The Mastercard Foundation https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  8. Hustling The African Dream: EP04 - Environment Innovators in Kenya

    05/07/2024

    Hustling The African Dream: EP04 - Environment Innovators in Kenya

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Anita Owiti, takes us to Kenya to see how innovative young Africans are tackling the environmental crisis and climate change. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/ External Media (YouTube):04.48 – David Ewusi-Mensah, Co-founder Eco Amet Solutions, AFRICER Project 04.59 – Gayle King, CBS News 05.07 – Malcolm Webb, Al Jazeera 05.11 - David Ewusi-Mensah, Co-founder Eco Amet Solutions, AFRICER Project 25.40 – Leah Namugerwa, Climate Activist, COP27 26.06 – Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, COP27 26.14     – Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, COP27 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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ARC is a non-profit documentary channel. We tell stories through film and narrative-driven podcasting that explore social justice issues, uncover histories that shape the present, and challenge dominant narratives. Our work amplifies voices often left unheard, creating space for deeper understanding. For more see: https://www.arcdocs.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    ARC
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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