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Jul 2022
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Ep. 13: Thinking out loud with Rouba Mha...

KARMA EKMEKJI
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In episode 12 of The #Diplowomen Podcast, Karma Ekmekji thinks out loud with Rouba Mhaissen, Economist, activist, community mobilizer, and Founder and Director of Sawa for Development and Aid 00:00 Introduction 00:45 The role of a community mobilizer 01:56 From an economist to a peacebuilder 03:08 Challenges regarding Lebanese sentiments 05:00 Conception o ... Show More
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