Changemaker Q&A

As the world races toward the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many experts and activists agree on one uncomfortable truth: progress is lagging. From climate action to reducing inequality, the vision is clear, but the collective capacity to realize it remains uneven. Enter the Inner Development Goals (IDGs)—a growing

In a recent episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J, founder of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network, explored one of life’s most timeless questions: what does it mean to live a good life? Drawing on philosophy, cultural wisdom, and her own practical framework, Tiyana examined how changemakers can balance personal fulfilment with social impact—living in a

When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, it was hailed as the most ambitious global development agenda to date. Seventeen goals, backed by 193 countries, set out a sweeping vision: to end poverty, reduce inequality, and tackle climate change, all by the year 2030. But as we reach the halfway

From “ethical fashion” labels to debates about responsible AI, the word ethical is everywhere. But what does it really mean to call something ethical — and how should changemakers navigate the dilemmas that come with it? In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host and Humanitarian Changemakers Network founder Tiyana J draws on her background

At this year’s New Economy Network Australia (NENA) conference, Life After Capitalism, a panel of young activists and researchers gathered to share their visions for a post-capitalist world. Their discussion highlighted not only the urgency of ecological and social crises, but also the creativity, courage, and care that young people are bringing to the movement

For many in the social change space, the idea of pursuing a PhD comes wrapped in both excitement and uncertainty. On one hand, it promises years of deep focus on a topic that matters to you, access to institutional resources, and a globally recognized qualification. On the other, it demands years of intense work, a

In an age when breaking news spreads faster on Instagram than on television, social media has become a primary arena for activism. But how effective is a post, a hashtag, or a story when it comes to creating real-world change? That’s the question explored by humanitarian advocate and podcast host Tiyana J in the latest

Australia’s rejection of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum in October has left many campaigners asking: what happens now? While the result was a setback for advocates, it has also sparked one of the largest mobilizations around Indigenous justice in recent history—a reminder that the momentum for change remains strong. In the latest episode of

In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J reflects on a lesson she received more than a decade ago at an international youth conference: “If you want to change the world, you have to experience it first.” For Tiyana, now in the final stages of a PhD in communication and social change, that