Over the Globe
This podcast aims to give voices to teenagers from conflict zones. Join a Ukrainian fourteen-year-old, Sofiia Yakymenko, as she speaks weekly to teens from conflict zones all over the world about events that divided their lives in Before and After.
Are you a teenager from a conflict zone, now living in your home country or abroad and want to be interviewed for the Over the Globe podcast? Contact us at: over.the.globe.join@gmail.com
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Episodes
84 episodes
A voice in Vinnytsia. An echo of change
Veronica comes from a small town in the Vinnytsia region — but her dreams reach far beyond. Her leadership journey began with serving on the school council and grew as she took part in youth programs such as Zalizna Zmina and Zmino...
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Episode 83
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10:59
A city called Sumy. The flower of hope
Imagine this: you’re in your hometown, Sumy, when the war suddenly begins.Where would you go if you had to leave? What would you take with you to remind you of home? And in the middle of war, where would you search for moments of joy and ho...
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Episode 82
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26:20
Across the border: carrying the dream of education
Everybody talks about the education ban in Afghanistan — but what were schools like before it? And what does it take to pursue your education abroad after being deprived of this right?In this episode, you’ll hear from Tarawat, an Afghan ...
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Episode 81
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16:48
SPECIAL ISSUE: Run, Zainab, run: the first Afghan woman marathoner
Zainab Hussaini was born as a refugee in Iran and later returned to Afghanistan. In both countries, she faced numerous challenges but remained determined to pursue sports. Eventually, she began running and, in 2015, made history as the first Af...
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Episode 80
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43:11
From Ukraine to Poland. The melody of neuroscience
After moving from her hometown in the Donetsk region to Pavlograd, Diana was forced to flee once again when the full-scale invasion began—this time to Poland. She left most of her belongings behind but refused to part with her violin or her det...
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Episode 79
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20:04
From host families to homecoming. The road back home
Maria was born in Vasylkiv, a small town near Kyiv where battles broke out at the very start of the war, forcing her to flee abroad. She first moved to Slovakia and later to Germany, living with host families, attending new schools, and learnin...
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Episode 78
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30:04
From silence to debate. The power of speech
What is it like to live in Nova Kakhovka under occupation? What drives a teenager to start a political Telegram channel? And how do you host a debate on euthanasia? In this episode, Sofiia joins us to share her experiences and answer these ques...
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Episode 77
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12:05
From Kharkiv to France. Lessons in another land
Imagine being a Ukrainian teenager in Kharkiv when the war begins. Forced to flee, you find refuge in France—the country you’ve always dreamed of. But does life there live up to your expectations? What is it really like to live in a school dorm...
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Episode 76
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36:20
Between two cities. A song she won't let go
In this episode, we meet Lina from Kherson who lived under occupation before moving to Odesa. How do you hold on to dreams when your country is under attack? What was it like to take part in Erasmus and even a Nobel internship while the w...
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Episode 75
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25:04
Three days on foot. A classroom beyond the mountains
Imagine waking up one day to find your right to education taken away — and being forced to flee your country, leaving your mother behind and embarking on a dangerous journey with your brother and cousin. This is the story of Mina, a young woman...
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Episode 74
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9:30
A city under fire: Odesa speaks
In this episode I am joined by Olena from Odesa, who answers some of the most powerful questions we’ve ever asked: What does home smell like in a city under attack? How do you survive the fear of bombs and blackouts? What would you ask your fut...
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Episode 73
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28:19
Can opening your door change a life? The power of private refugee sponsorship
Have you ever thought about moving to a different country but wondered what challenges you might face? And what happens when strangers decide to sponsor refugees, not just with money, but with their time, energy, and hearts?In this episo...
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Episode 72
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56:23
Mysterious Ways: from fear to action
Imagine you're a teenager living near the DniproHES in Zaporizhzhia when a bombing hits. You run to safety—but your biggest worry is the dog you had to leave behind.In this episode, I speak with Sofiia Popsuieva who shares what it was li...
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Episode 71
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25:30
SPECIAL ISSUE: From Ukraine to Oxford: the turning point
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study at one of the world’s top universities? Or how someone can stay connected to their homeland while living abroad?In this episode, Sofiia talks with Yevhen Yashchuk, a Ukrainian student whose ...
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Episode 70
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1:13:09
No one trains you for this: a teen's crash course in leadership
Ann admits she was initially shy and struggled with low confidence and fear of asking for help. But through volunteer work, and leadership she gained courage, faced her fears, and learned that leadership means speaking out even in uncertain tim...
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Episode 69
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35:52
Ashes and ink: becoming the story
In this episode, we meet Sosan from Afghanistan — a young woman defying expectations and breaking stereotypes. As a librarian for children and teens from underprivileged backgrounds, she not only shares access to books but also opens doors to n...
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Episode 68
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24:14
From Ukraine to Ireland: rebuilding a life
In this episode, we sit down with Oleksandra Hinchuk, a courageous young woman from Ukraine who was forced to flee her homeland because of the war. Now living in Ireland, Oleksandra opens up about the emotional challenges of starting over in a ...
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Episode 67
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14:45
Whispers of freedom. A sun that won't set
When you're forced to stay hidden at home, learning in secret behind a screen, the idea of joining an international youth camp in Kenya feels like a dream from another universe. For 17-year-old Saghar from Kabul, it was a leap into the unknown—...
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Episode 66
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13:18
Brushes of hope. Dreams that won't fade
Adila was just a tenth-grade student when the Taliban took control and banned girls from attending school. Now 19, she still lives in her hometown of Kabul, where every day brings new challenges—but also quiet acts of courage. In a city shadowe...
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Episode 65
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24:21
Walls of mud. Learning that endures
Life in rural Afghanistan is a world apart from the cities, often marked by limited access to education, clean water, and electricity. Naweed grew up navigating these challenges, but his passion for learning never faltered. Beginning his educat...
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Episode 64
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17:47
The shadow of war. The light that remains
You're 13. The golden days of September, filled with laughter and sunshine, are still fresh in your memory. Then suddenly — war reaches your town. Your best friend is forced to flee, and you're left feeling more alone than ever before. All you ...
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Episode 63
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49:26
The code of hope: voices that persist
When the Taliban returned to power, Mohammad’s world was turned upside down — but he never let go of his dream. With unwavering determination, he continued his education in Afghanistan, pursuing a degree in software engineering at Kateb Univers...
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Episode 62
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14:48
Unbreakable: from classroom to frontline
Despite ongoing Russian attacks, the Ukrainian city of Odesa continues to endure— and so do its people. In this episode, I speak with one of them: Aleksandra.At just fourteen years old, Aleksandra has shown remarkable resilience...
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Episode 61
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24:10
SPECIAL ISSUE: The cost of truth: words in exile
What does it mean to be a female journalist in Afghanistan, where women are stripped of their basic rights and the truth is buried beneath layers of autocracy? To explore this question, I’ve invited Zahra Rahimi, a former journalist for TOLOnew...
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Episode 60
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47:39
From salute to survival: carrying a soldiers' name
After the fall of the previous government, Adel and her family faced persecution from the Taliban because her father had served as an army officer. As a result, they were forced to flee to Iran, where Adel had to find work to support herself.
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Episode 59
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37:18