250. Preventing a Lost Generation + Building a Small Business Incubator for Refugees: The Mission of Hello Future - Charlie Grosso

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250. Preventing a Lost Generation + Building a Small Business Incubator for Refugees: The Mission of Hello Future - Charlie Grosso
Mar 30, 2022 Season 5
We Are For Good

Meet Charlie. She's on a mission to prevent a lost generation. This founder, techie, photographer, and creative dreamer followed her heart and passion until it landed in Syria, and she's never looked back. Her organization, Hello Future, is transforming the refugee youth experience from alone, stuck and forgotten to connected and empowered💪 If you have a heart for refugees or innocence caught amidst war - then this conversation will touch your heart.

💡LEARN:

  • Founding story of Hello Future 
  • Why greater digital literacy is needed globally 
  • Org's innovative education model that's transforming the refugee youth experience 
  • The current state & challenges of refugees around the world


EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Charlie’s story and journey to where she is today (2:47)
  • Transitioning from the for profit sector to social impact (7:00)
  • The founding story of Hello Future (12:00)
  • An overview of the programs at Hello Future (14:00)
  •  Current statistics regarding refugees around the world, education gaps, and challenges they are facing (16:00)
  • Transforming the refugee youth experience from alone, stuck and forgotten to connected and empowered (22:00)
  • Charlie’s dreams for Hello Future (27:00)
  • A powerful story of philanthropy in Charlie’s life (29:00)
  • Charlie’s One Good Thing: Give them a time and listen and also let them feel heard. (34:00)

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