Welcome to ON THE GROUND, a new podcast that, in each episode, showcases one amazing organization that is on the ground, doing the critical social good work needed to help the world achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
On the Ground is produced by the Global NGO Executive Committee. We at GNEC offer our services to more than 1,500 UN-vetted global NGOs, which are on the frontlines of tackling the most pressing issues of our time.
Episode 4 of On The Ground explores a unique intergenerational collaboration in creating an app for Ukrainian refugees to guide them to services in an otherwise frightening and disorganized situation. Also, in this Episode, we explore how media outreach can best be used to promote awareness and collaboration—an eye-opening look at how public media can aid your cause.
EPISODE # 3: Nadine Clopton – 1st Vice President
In this launch Episode, Adriane Berg, a member of the NGO Committee on Aging New York and the host of On The Ground, introduces you to our bi-monthly podcast with a special fireside chat with President of GNEC, Patrick Sciarratta and his light bulb moment that started this podcast. This interview is followed by a lively discussion with Nadine Clopton, First Vice President of GNEC, on how optimism and a focus on What’s Working boost results and inspires every non-profit and NGO.
EPISODE # 2: Liliya Borovets – Illuminate Foundation
How do you focus on healing trauma in the middle of an active war zone?
In our second episode, we feature Liliya Borovets from Illuminate Foundation. Liliya is the young Ukrainian woman behind the Illuminate Foundation: an on the ground response to the crisis in Ukraine providing mental support, financial, and legal assistance to Ukrainian children and adults.
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EPISODE # 1: Elizabeth Dabney Hochman – KidSpirit
Our first featured guest, Elizabeth Dabney Hochman, is the Founding Editor and Executive Director of KidSpirit, a nonprofit magazine and online community by and for youth around the world. With a readership across 190 countries, KidSpirit enables 11- to 17-year-olds to explore life’s big questions in an open and inclusive spirit.
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