We'd love your feedback. Let us know what you thought about this episode. Water scarcity is a growing problem around the world, especially in the Middle East, but climate change is only half the story. In this episode of The Impact Room, we look at the social, economic, and geopolitical importance of water. We explore how its co-option, commodification, and ... Show More
Jul 2024
Gaza: the war on education
We'd love your feedback. Let us know what you thought about this episode.With all 12 of Gaza’s higher education institutions destroyed by Israeli bombs, what next for students, faculty, and the future of Palestinian learning? In this episode of The Impact Room, host Maysa Jalbout ... Show More
27m 52s
Apr 2024
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Gaza's suffering
We'd love your feedback. Let us know what you thought about this episode.Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah is no stranger to conflict zones, having spent decades volunteering for medical charities in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. But the plastic and reconstructive surgeon says ... Show More
33m 16s
Apr 2021
Inclusive Capitalism & Moral Leadership — with Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder, and CEO of Acumen, a global nonprofit investing in sustainable businesses, leaders, and ideas. She is also the author of, Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World. Jacqueline shares her ideas around moral leadership ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2018
E04 - I just want to change the world (ft. Omar Al Shunnar)
In today’s episode we discuss: what “making an impact” means to us, how to figure out what impact you want to have on the world, and how to make that impact. My guest is Omar Al Shunnar, Ex-CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Healthcare and Founder of the NEW and EXCITING social enterprise J ... Show More
37 m
Oct 2025
Jane Goodall on Optimism, Hope and Conservation
We said goodbye to Jane Goodall, who passed away yesterday at 91 after a life that inspired millions. I feel so grateful to have had the chance to speak with her back in July 2022, a conversation I’ll never forget. Today, in honour of her incredible legacy, I want to re-share it ... Show More
1 h
May 2021
Starting A Charity, Having An Impact and An Important Pledge
This week we’re joined by returning guest to the podcast, Lucia, to talk about her charity work. We discuss her reasons for starting her charity, LEEP, her experiences since it was formed and the impact that it’s had. We talk about what motivates us to pursue different causes and ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2025
Funding Change, Not Just Charity: Maysa Jalbout on Driving Lasting Impact in Philanthropy
The act of giving isn’t just tradition—it’s a responsibility. But to create real, lasting impact, philanthropy must go beyond generosity. It needs strategy, collaboration, and a long-term vision.In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we sit down with Maysa Jalbout, Global Educat ... Show More
47m 50s