Impact Network
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Dignity in the Dark: Funding Menstrual Hygiene in Refugee Camps | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the critical, often overlooked issue of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in refugee camps and displacement settings. This conversation moves beyond standard humanitarian aid…
The Paperwork of Survival: Getting Water to the World’s Forgotten Villages | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the hidden bureaucratic barriers that hinder global water access and social impact initiatives. The story centers on Amara, a local community leader struggling to secure…
Safe Havens: Creating LGBTQ+ Youth Spaces in Small Towns | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the critical importance of creating safe havens for LGBTQ+ youth in small towns and rural communities. While major cities often provide dedicated clubs and pride events, young…
The Invisible Children: Advocating for Policy Change in Foster Care | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the critical issue of foster youth aging out of the system without adequate support. The discussion moves beyond individual empathy to examine the structural failures in…
The Quiet Magic of Empty Spaces: Why We Build Playgrounds | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the profound social and psychological impact of transforming empty urban lots into community playgrounds. This discussion moves beyond the logistical challenges of zoning…
Why You Feel Like a Fraud in Your Own Charity | Impact Network
In this deeply reflective episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the pervasive phenomenon of imposter syndrome among nonprofit leaders, social impact professionals, and charity founders. If you have ever stared at unpaid…
The Quiet Revolution of Micro-Volunteering in Corporate Culture | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper explores the transformative power of micro-volunteering in corporate culture, challenging the notion that meaningful social impact requires massive time commitments or grand gestures…
Who Gets to Lead? Breaking the Stereotype of the 'Perfect' Leader | Impact Network
In this episode of Impact Network, host Hinewai Hooper dismantles the outdated and exclusionary stereotype of the 'perfect' leader. This conversation is essential for anyone who has ever felt they didn't fit the mold—whether you are a…