Podcast: “Delving into Meaningful Conversation on Waste Management”
- Date & Time: 5 February 2025, 11:00–13:00 | Location: H Main Office | Audience: YouTube
- Hosted by A (Info Cave) with speakers Anil and Sakar sharing insights. ● Recorded a 1-hour session (audio & video) with a 10-minute break, followed by 15 minutes of discussion.
- Covered waste management challenges in Kathmandu, case studies from the UK and China, and practical household solutions.
- The technical setup included microphones, cameras, and media boards. ● Concluded with Q&A, feedback collection, and plans for future podcast episodes. ● Digital link:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFwsj8LIcgA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh= MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Documentary: “Reusable Pad Making program; empowering with dignity.”
- Purpose: Highlighted participants’ empowerment through skill-based learning. ○ Served as a visual record and reference for future training and advocacy efforts.
- Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds
- Content Summary: The documentary was produced to capture the activities and outcomes of the reusable pad-making program, highlighting the training process, skill development, and empowerment of participants. It aimed to showcase how the program promoted hygiene, confidence, and practical skills among women and girls.
- Production Details: Filmed by international volunteers with local participants; includes interviews and on-site footage.
- Distribution / Screening: Shown to stakeholders, volunteers, and is available on YouTube as well.
- Impact: Helped capture lessons learned, raise awareness of flood impacts, and support future planning.Media detail: Flood Recovery in Bethanchowk
● Digital link: https://youtu.be/Bjf7Q75cm38?si=Z_n4AiJFYl_60r-t
Documentary: “Breaking the Silence on Stress: A Glimpse Into Women's Resilience.”
Purpose:
○ The documentary was produced to highlight the experiences of women living in informal settlements in Thapathali and to showcase how open conversations and shared understanding can help address stress and emotional well-being. It aimed to capture the essence of resilience, community support, and empowerment through dialogue.
- Duration: 2 minutes 37 seconds
- Content Summary:
○ Documented a stress management session conducted in the Thapathali informal settlement.
○ Captured real moments of interaction, laughter, learning, and emotional sharing that reflected trust and solidarity among participants.
- Production Details: The documentary was filmed by Mr. Ozone Joshi and team, capturing live discussions, group activities, and participant testimonials.
- Distribution / Screening: It was shared across organizational platforms (LinkedIn) to raise awareness on women’s mental health and to encourage more community-based stress management initiatives.
- Impact: Demonstrated the power of shared experiences and collective healing.
- Served as a resource for future psychosocial support and empowerment programs
● Digital link:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7346134311701508096
Podcast “The Mindful Hour”
Date: 6 March 2024
“The Mindful Hour” podcast was conducted in collaboration with crazy cave and Meenashi I Sharma as an initiative of HISCUS. This podcast explored topics related to mental health, offering
insightful discussions, interviews, and practical advice to help listeners cultivate mindfulness and improve their overall well-being. From coping with stress and anxiety to fostering resilience and self-compassion, the podcast provided valuable resources and strategies for navigating life’s challenges with greater ease and awareness. With a focus on promoting mental wellness and destigmatizing mental health issues, “The Mindful Hour” endeavored to empower listeners to prioritize their mental health and lead more fulfilling lives.
Benefits/ Objectives
1 .For the NGO to put its footing in social media reach
. To create awareness amongst the listeners about mental health
Podcast on Feminism
Date: 2 May 2024
Podcast on Feminism: HISCUS conducted a podcast on feminism in collaboration with Crazy Cave featuring Ms. Sandhya Acharya as our interviewee. This podcast explored topics related to the basic understanding of feminism, the idea of “what feminism is not ”, delving into themes of feminism portrayed in the media to cover government policies and society’s everyday lives. The podcast was produced to emulate the core mission of HISCUS i.e., women empowerment. By discussing the above themes, the podcast was able to have a broader outreach.
Benefits/ Objectives
For the NGO to put its footing in social media reach
To create awareness amongst the listeners about themselves.