Youth Changemakers REDxYouth

Tiyana J is an active youth voice in the humanitarian space and the founder of The Humanitarian Changemakers Network, an education and solutions-media company, that aims to equip and empower young Australian's to take a networked approach to Social Change.

In this Episode, Tiyana talks about her journey as a changemaker, how she started out, what it takes to get a social change organisation off the ground. Throughout her story, Tiyana show's that with a small idea, a whole lot of courage and a clear mission, you too can make a lasting impact.

If you, or someone you know is a young person making a difference in the world, and you would like to be featured on our podcast. Email the team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au. Help us make this podcast better by filling out our quick survey: https://redxyouth.typeform.com/to/J0lLBeZV

If you're interested in finding out more about youth participation at Australian Red Cross, email our team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au

Peter Emer is the founder of The Lil Project, an incredible project that has funded the rebuilding of orphanages in Haiti & Kenya to name a few. Peter started the initiative by selling some of his own photos to his friends and neighbours, before he knew it, they had rebuilt an orphanage in Haiti. Peter spoke with us about his passion for photography & art, and how you too can get inspired to use your own passion to take humanitarian action in unique & diverse ways.

If you, or someone you know is a young person making a difference in the world, and you would like to be featured on our podcast. Email the team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au. Help us make this podcast better by filling out our quick survey: https://redxyouth.typeform.com/to/J0lLBeZV

If you're interested in finding out more about youth participation at Australian Red Cross, email our team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au

Today's YOUTH CHANGEMAKERS Podcast guest is Mia Deans who has been volunteering in more traditional ways in the NGO space since the age of 15. Mia is currently the Chair of the Australian Red Cross Victorian Youth Advisory Committee as well as being a facilitator for the Building Bridges in Schools program. All whilst juggling university studies & working part-time. I was really excited to bring Mia along to give us an insight into the world of traditional volunteering with organisations, and learn more about what types of opportunities exist in this space, and how you too can get involved.

If you are interested in finding out more about youth participation at Australian Red Cross, email our team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au

If you, or someone you know is a young person making a difference in the world, and you would like to be featured on our podcast. Email the team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au. Help us make this podcast better by filling out our quick survey: https://redxyouth.typeform.com/to/J0lLBeZV

Our first YOUTH CHANGEMAKERS PODCAST guest is Sharan Velauthan, the founder of Cosplay Cleanup; a cleanup day that fuses Cosplay & Sustainability. Sharan is Tedx Speaker and a leading youth voice in the Mental Wellbeing space as well as having an incredible entrepreneurial mindset that is currently seeing him collaborate on an exciting business venture promoting Mental Wellbeing in Sri Lanka.

Sharan is an incredible storyteller, using the power of story to influence social change & take action. By harnessing the power of story, Sharan has created a unique brand and positioned himself to be a leading voice in the youth mental wellbeing space - speaking up about mental health and using his own story to inspire others.

If you, or someone you know is a young person making a difference in the world, and you would like to be featured on our podcast. Email the team at redxyouth@redcross.org.au.  Help us make this podcast better by filling out our quick survey: https://redxyouth.typeform.com/to/J0lLBeZV

YOUTH CHANGEMAKERS is a podcast brought to you by REDxYouth, a podcast where young people share their stories about taking action in their communities and making a difference in the world, big or small. We're more than excited to share these stories with you to help & inspire you in your humanitarian journey.