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Tuesday of the month.
Welcome to the Diaspora in Development Podcast, a platform where voices from the African, Asian, Caribbean, and Latin American diasporas come together to discuss international development. Each episode offers a deep dive into topics such as climate change, global health, humanitarian efforts, and diaspora-led initiatives. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores the challenges and opportunities faced by communities around world.
Tune in on Spotify every first Tuesday of the month for insightful discussions and firsthand perspectives from diaspora professionals who are making a tangible impact.
About the Host
Soraya Senosier, the host of Diaspora in Development, is a seasoned international development professional with over 20 years of experience. She holds an Executive Master’s in Cities from the London School of Economics, where her research focused on climate resilience and relocation in coastal cities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, she earned a Master’s in Peace and International Development and a Bachelor’s in Political Science.
Her extensive career has taken her to numerous countries, including Mexico, Honduras, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Kosovo, and Haiti, before settling in Washington, D.C. A proud Montreal native, Soraya remains deeply connected to the Haitian diaspora and is passionate about promoting equitable and sustainable development.
Through this podcast, Soraya amplifies the voices of diaspora professionals, fosters critical conversations about international development, and highlights diaspora-led organizations driving positive change.
Join us and be part of the dialogue shaping the future of global development!
The Latest Episodes
In this episode we speak to Marina Kobveza, is the Director of Programmes and Partnerships at MapAction. She is a humanitarian leader with 20 years of experience, here on the show to discuss everything from the impact of George Floyd’s murder to the need for data to be evidenced with empathetic narratives.Marina introduces you to her own career in humanitarian aid through her lived experience. As a child in Azerbaijan, that first encounter with humanitarian...
In this episode of Diaspora in Development, we sit down with Andhira Yousef, an independent researcher dedicated to elevating refugee-led research in East Africa. With collaborations spanning Oxford University’s Refugee Hub, Columbia University, and ODI, Andhira has worked extensively on documenting grassroots refugee-led organizations and improving energy access in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda. She shares insights on how community-driven research shapes impactful policies and programs, emphasizing the need for genuine participation over tokenization Tune in...
In this episode we speak to Themrise Khan, an independent analyst, writer and researcher. Her insight challenges much of the conventional wisdom surrounding foreign aid. Does it have the impact that we’d like or is it perpetuating and supporting existing infrastructure issues? From post-World War II reconstruction efforts to the significant financial aid given to Pakistan after 9/11, we unravel the complex relationship between development aid and foreign policy. Themrise looks at some of the...
We speak to Dr. Bashair Ahmed about her career and Humanitarian Organization Shabaka. We delve into the role of diaspora engagement in development and humanitarian response. Dr. Ahmed has an illustrious career having worked with United Nations agencies and international organizations focused on fragile and conflict-affected countries. Dr. Ahmed has consulted on a wide range of migration and diaspora initiatives, including protecting irregular migrants; the development of e-trainings on humanitarian principles for diaspora organizations; and...
