Breaking Poverty

Short Description:

In Breaking Poverty, we embark on the ambitious journey of ending poverty in all its forms by 2030, inspired by SDG 1: No Poverty. This podcast dives into inspiring stories from Thailand, China, and Bangladesh, showcasing how innovative, community-driven solutions—like handicraft initiatives, agrivoltaics, and microloans—are breaking poverty cycles and reshaping lives. This is not just about tackling statistics; it is about creating opportunities, empowering communities, and driving systemic change through social innovation and sustainable development. From traditional crafts to groundbreaking technologies, discover how the path to a poverty-free world starts with bold ideas and unwavering determination.

Timeline and Workflow:

18 November: The group held its first meeting to discuss and finalize the podcast topic.

19-21 November: Pik, Sisa, and Scott gathered data and information for the case studies.

22-23 November: Jauza began drafting the script based on the research for case studies. Scott revised and finalized the second draft of the script.

24 November: The second meeting was held to review the drafted script and refine its structure and content.

28 November: The team conducted the first recording session.

29-30 November: Hedy undertook the first round of audio editing

10-11 December: Content and script were revised based on feedback, the 3 cases were adjusted accordingly by each case researcher.

13 December: The team conducted a second recording session.

14-19 December: Hedy completed a second round of audio editing

Division of Labour

1. Oranat Prasanpot: ·

• Conducted in-depth research and gathered data for Case Study 1 (Handicraft in Thailand).

2. Scott Diao:

• Conducted in-depth research and gathered data for Case Study 2 (Agrivoltaics in China).

3. Silvia Hrubá:

• Conducted in-depth research and gathered data for Case Study 3 (Microloan in Bangladesh).

4. Jauza Hasna:

• Took the lead in writing the scenario and script.

5. Li Xuanchen:

• Managed all audio editing tasks and music selection.

6. Group Effort:

• Every member reviewed and contributed to each phase of the project. Feedback on research, scriptwriting, and production ensured a unified tone and strengthened the final podcast. · The collaborative process involved cross-checking each other’s work and refining content for the best outcome.

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