CSR of One

CSR of One

CSR of One aims to be a social initiative to inspire people and communities to think beyond their own platforms and share on behalf of others. Each episode will feature people who are making strides outside their chosen careers through social & charitable initiatives around the world.

Episodes

S3 Wrapup

September 7, 2020 • 15 mins
Host Courtney Brandt wraps up season three with producer Chirag Desai.
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David Tusing

August 31, 2020 • 19 mins
_Our thoughts go out to the passengers and families of the repatriation flight IX1344 that crashed off the runway in Kerala, leaving 18 dead and several others injured._ On our season finale this week, we're speaking to David Tusing who started working with various underprevileged groups in the community to help them get on a flight back home to their families. David is the perfect example of the question we ask of ourselve...
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Fathers and kids: Vahid Fotuhi

August 24, 2020 • 22 mins
This week, we're joined by Vahid Fotuhi, Chief Camper of Fathers and Kids Camping, which is celebrating their tenth year. They have designed and implemented events that involve camping weekends in various locations across the Arabian Gulf. Select members of the group have also traveled to other countries for service-oriented projects, like Mothers Without Borders, [featured in season 2](https://amaeya.media/csrofone/e/mothers-...
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Gift-a-Meal by Frying Pan Adventures: Farida Ahmed

August 17, 2020 • 15 mins
With many people affected by the lockdowns due to the worldwide pandemic, not knowing where the next meal will come is especially stressful. Enter Frying Pan Adventures, whose Stay-home Gift-a-Meal initiative has been getting wholesome meals from local community restaurants to neighbours who have lost their income during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Peahead: Christine Wilson

August 10, 2020 • 22 mins
Meet Christine Wilson, a Dubai resident who has spent her self-isolation period building a business with the help of YouTube and a sewing machine to create unique limited edition & handmade accessories using recycled & sustainable materials. So, what exactly does she make? Well, if you’re a current or former UAE resident, you might instantly recognize her designs. Christine has managed to incorporate something that’s been a...
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Safe Space: Dani Hakim

August 3, 2020 • 18 mins
The discussion around the support of mental health in the Middle East is an ongoing one, and one we feel deserves continued attention, much like our previous seasons. The key element of course in discussing mental health is having a secure environment where people are comfortable talking about it. Today’s guest, Dani Hakim, and her co-founders at Safe Space DXB were frustrated with the lack of free resources and support, and felt t...
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Picture Happiness Project: Zainab Al Sawalhi

July 27, 2020 • 18 mins
We sat down with Zainab Al Sawalhi to discuss an idea that made us think, ‘Now, why didn’t I start this?’ The [Picture Happiness Project](https://instagram.com/picturehappinessofficial) works to spread a message of compassion and inspire kindness. This Dubai-based movement is a simple, but generous way to anonymously make someone’s day by writing a note. **Credits** Hosted by Courtney Brandt. Produced by Chirag Desai, with support ...
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Stop & Help: Heather Harries

July 20, 2020 • 16 mins
The world has changed dramatically in the past few months, and its impacts are felt by everyone in all walks of life. Enter Heather Harries, her husband, and their three children. Together, they launched Stop and Help that has grown into a team of 50 volunteers, and had managed to match close to 3,000 families across the Emirates with people who can provide support.
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Thrift for Good: Jennifer Sault

July 13, 2020 • 18 mins
Welcome to Season 3!  We began recording this season in the weeks leading up to the global pandemic and our ask was the same as previous seasons—what can we do with our personal platforms to make a difference, and what are we using social media for, outside of liking photos? And we found ourselves emerging from the pandemic with some true heroes.  Thrift for Good is a social enterprise born from the vision of a world with zero wast...
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S2 Wrapup

October 28, 2019 • 10 mins
We're recapping our takeaways from Season 2 on this special episode. Thank you for joining us this season and we'll be back with Season 3 real soon!
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The BeeKeepers Association, with Varsha Pherwani

October 21, 2019 • 16 mins
Everyone could use some help, from the biggest societies to the smallest creatures. On our season finale, we're joined by Varsha Pherwani who volunteers with the Beekeepers Association and how they work to preserve the bees.
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Integreat Center, with Hussainali Fateh Nejad

October 15, 2019 • 22 mins
All parents, from all backgrounds value the power of education. But what happens when specialized help isn't available? This is why it's so important for us to highlight the work with the Hope Foundation, or the Al Noor Training Centre, which we've covered last season. On today's episode we learn about the Integreat Center, a specialty school focused on helping young adults with special needs, and one of their volun...
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Artezaar, with Leena Kewlani & Teena Thawani

October 7, 2019 • 24 mins
Home to over 60 UAE artists and more than 400 artworks, Artezaar is an indepedent platform helping support local artists by helping connect them with potential buyers. Join us as we talk to Leena & Teena, its founders.
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Special Olympics, with Liz Beneski

September 30, 2019 • 13 mins
This week, we're speaking with Liz Beneski about her work with the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi for the last couple of years. Find out more about you can help.
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SNIFF, with Heetal Bhatia

September 23, 2019 • 23 mins
Stray animals in the UAE need a lot of help. This week, we talk to Heetal Bhatia who has been rescuing animals for over 15 years, and her work with SNIFF, a local group dedicated to helping find foster and forever homes for rescues. Heetal is also co-host of the podcast, The Two Vegans, a sister show on the Amaeya Media Network.
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The Love Academy, with Zimmy Khan

September 16, 2019 • 21 mins
Sometimes, all you need is a great idea that you just run with, and Zimmy Khan had one such idea. If you take one thing away from today's episode (outside of how you could help Zimmy), let it be that you decide today to take that idea you've just been sitting on and go execute it. Listen in to hear all about how the Love Academy got started.
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Mothers without Borders, with Dominica Drazal

September 9, 2019 • 20 mins
Dominica's run in with Mothers without Borders was entirely serendipitous. And in 2019, her family—along with a number of families and their kids—flew down to Zambia to help build an expansion that will increase a local school's capacity by 150 kids. Find out how you can get involved.
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Boomerang Bags, with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig

September 2, 2019 • 22 mins
Welcome to Season 2! Boomerang Bags comprises a group of volunteers recycling waste fabric--clothes, sheets, curtains--into reusable cloth bags to help combat waste and the use of single-use plastic bags. On this episode, we chat with Lisa Petersson & Masha Ruig about how they got involved. We'd love to hear what you think. Give us a shout on Instagram, Twitter or write to us.
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Crossover episode, with Tatiana Antonelli

August 26, 2019 • 23 mins
A special crossover episode with a sister podcast from the Amaeya Media Network, Forward Talks by Goumbook. Host of the show Tatiana Antonelli joins us to talk about why they started the region's first podcast on sustainability, and the impact our shows have seen so far. Forward Talks is available in your favourite player, you can visit the show website for links.  And stay tuned, we're back with a new season starting next ...
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Highlights from the season

June 17, 2019 • 16 mins
A special episode where we review our first season and give you some info on what’s next! We also wanted to say thank you to everyone for being a part of our journey and coming out to our first #enoughAboutMe event.  CreditsHosted by Courtney Brandt, produced by Chirag Desai. With support from Abhishek Venkatasubramanian.
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