An Odyssey with Anum Farooq (Odyssey Global Media)

By: Odyssey Global Media
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  • Candid and authentic discussions, challenging the status quo and deeply reflective of ourselves and the world we live in. Join Anum Farooq through Odyssey Global Media, on her journey to learn authentic insights from raw, human perspectives based on lived experiences and impromptu conversations. At Odyssey Global Media, we are committed to revolutionizing the media landscape through grassroots, holistic, and meaningful content. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect communities, bridge cultures, and inspire change from the local to the global level. We prioritize grassroots media, giving a voice to the often unheard stories and perspectives that exist within communities worldwide. We believe in the power of authentic narratives and the ability of individuals to shape their own stories. By amplifying these grassroots voices, we strive to foster understanding, empathy, and social impact. By focusing on meaningful storytelling, we aim to create a media landscape that uplifts, empowers, and unites people from all walks of life. Together, let us embark on a transformative journey, one story at a time, as we navigate the vast and diverse tapestry of our global community.
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Episodes
  • EBU in Action: Running towards Inclusion - 2024 Paris Paralympic Insights
    Jan 15 2025

    Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.⁋

    The Paris 2024 Paralympics were a great support for the promotion of sports among our communities. In this segment, you will listen to the testimonials of those who made this fantastic event possible, such as Italian blind judoman DongDong Camanni and the Head of the Paralympic Games Integration Ludivine Munos.⁋

    Furthermore, you will listen to the interesting perspectives of Laetitia Bernard, a blind journalist from Radio France, and Pádraig Healy, the National Sports Development Manager at Vision Sports Ireland, who were also present at the event.⁋

    Link to segment's transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bdfr54j3 ⁋

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    55 mins
  • EBU in Action : Looking for more inclusion: the 2024-2029 legislative term
    Jan 4 2025

    Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.⁋

    In a year marked by the 2024 EU Elections, the European Blind Union has gone through many internal changes so our organisation can optimise its advocacy efforts. Our President, Tytti Matsinen, and our Executive Director, Lars Bosselmann, discuss EBU's priorities for the upcoming five years.⁋

    In this segment, we also get to know Anja Uršič, from the Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Slovenia, who presents us our Slovenian Member actions in areas such as access to the labour market or the promotion of accessible tourism.⁋

    Link to segment's transcript: https://www.euroblind.org/sites/default/files/documents/EBU%20in%20Action_Episode%209_Looking%20for%20more%20inclusion.pdf ⁋

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    1 hr
  • EBU in Action: The EU Disability Card Proposal: Ambitious enough?
    Dec 14 2024

    Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.⁋

    As part of its Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal for a European Disability Card in September 2023. Antoine Fobe, our Head of Advocacy and Campaigning, discusses the proposal in more detail with Claire Damilano (European Civil Action Service).⁋

    In this segment, we also talk to Dorota Krać about the Polish Association of the Blind engagements in areas such as accessible art or the promotion of a new standard code for official buildings.⁋

    Link to segment's transcript: https://tinyurl.com/r7u29cjv

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    48 mins

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