Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Gaza's suffering| Listen on Anghami

Oct 2025

Remembering Jane Goodall

We'd love your feedback. Let us know what you thought about this episode.We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Goodall and thought by way of tribute, we would re-share our interview with Jane.The globally celebrated conservationist stepped into The Impact Room ba ... Show More

32m 31s

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

Feb 2024

Water as a weapon of war

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 geopoli ... Show More

38m 17s

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 2025

Interview with Mary Nazzal

In this episode of The Silk Narratives , I sit down with Mary Nazzal- award winning social entrepreneur, impact investor who was nominated Most Powerful Arab Woman by Forbes Middle East. An ardent believer in 'doing the right thing' be it through conscious entrepreneurship or by ... Show More

27m 35s

Jan 2022

Jacqueline Novogratz On Cultivating Moral Imagination, Practicing Courage & Pursuing Work With No End

We all want to positively change the world. But where do you start?Today’s guest—a woman who has made an extraordinary impact on improving the lives of millions of people across the developing world—has dedicated the better part of her life to answering this question with actiona ... Show More

2h 13m

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

Mar 2021

EP 5: Leaders of Social Change

In this episode we connect with two dedicated social entrepreneurs using their ventures to make change within the communities in which they operate and serve. We hear what motivates their drive for impact, and they also share their tips on what’s propelled each of their businesse ... Show More

58m 12s

Nov 2023

100 Women: Changing how we think about our planet

Kim Chakanetsa meets two climate change pioneers who are are on this year's BBC 100 Women list.Basima Abdulrahman is the founder and CEO of KESK, the first company in Iraq that offers green services and products. Jennifer Uchendu is the founder of SustyVibes, a y ... Show More

27m 26s

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

Sep 2020

What it takes to make change | Jacqueline Novogratz

What can you do to build a better world? Sharing stories from her pioneering career dedicated to tackling poverty, Jacqueline Novogratz offers three principles to spark and sustain a moral revolution. Learn how you can commit (or recommit) to creating big, positive change in your ... Show More

14m 57s

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

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Gaza's sufferin...