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
72 episodes
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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Season 1
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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
Beyond the classroom: from economics to midwifery
Since the education ban in Afghanistan, midwifery has remained one of the only higher education paths available to women—yet even this doesn’t guarantee them the right to work. Marwa Hoshmand had always dreamed of studying economics, but her as...
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Episode 58
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21:53
From playgrounds to power cuts: life after the coup
Pokky once roamed the streets with her friends, but now, danger keeps her indoors. Living in Yangon, she considers herself lucky compared to those in rural villages, where the military presence is far more threatening. Yet, even in the city, da...
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Episode 57
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15:48
Healing drawn: from medicine to art
You’ve been banned from attending university after completing your first year of medical school—the dream you’ve nurtured for so long. The vision of establishing a medical foundation in your late father's name now feels more distant than ever. ...
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Episode 56
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20:48
Defying silence: hope goes online
Moving to a new place is always challenging, especially when language becomes a barrier. Born in Nangarhar, an Afghan territory where Pashto was her first language, she was suddenly uprooted to Badakhshan, where Persian dominated. But just as s...
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Episode 55
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38:36
Coding the destiny: no dream too far
These days, when AI is becoming more and more advanced, coding seems to be the future of the planet. But what if you are a girl born in Afghanistan, where girls are not allowed even to speak on the street? Will you be able to pursue your coding...
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Episode 54
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24:28
Books under bars: when learning is a crime
At just 22 years old, Faiza was pursuing her education at an Afghan university when the Taliban stormed in, threatening to arrest her for wearing "unmodest" clothing—a simple T-shirt and pants. Soon after, she and countless other Afghan women w...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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21:36
A refugee in Germany: expectation vs reality
Before moving to Germany, Andrii Mykhailets, who has already come to the podcast to talk about the first months of him living there, thought it was a land of perfection. But reality turned out to be different. What changed his mind?Now, ...
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Episode 52
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40:30
Healing amid turmoil: medicine under pressure
Since the Taliban regime took over Afghanistan, many people across the country have been injured by ongoing bombings and explosions. In these circumstances, medical workers are needed more than ever. But what is it like to work at a pharmacy or...
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Episode 51
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14:31
SPECIAL ISSUE: In the sea there are crocodiles. An Interview with Fabio Geda
When a totalitarian regime comes to power, no one is safe—not even a 10-year-old boy living with his family in a village. There may come a time when you have to leave everything behind and embark on a journey alone. Schools may close, and even ...
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Episode 50
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16:07
The Golden Gate: from Burma to San Francisco
Imagine you are a fifteen-year-old from Asia. You live with your family in your hometown but suddenly find yourself moving to San Francisco. California, the ocean near your house, the Golden Gate Bridge somewhere on the horizon—sounds fascinati...
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Episode 49
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18:47
The Believers Educational Association: lighting the path
In this episode, you'll hear from Zohal Motmain, the co-founder of the TBA Believer Educational Association and an undergraduate student at the American University. Zohal shares what inspired her to create an organization supporting over 500 st...
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Episode 48
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22:57
Sewn with courage: strength in every stitch
Join Sofiia Yakymenko as she speaks with Laila Hussaini, a teenager from Afghanistan now living in Iran, about her work at a tailoring factory, her dad being imprisoned by the Afghan government and her work with the Girls on the Path of Change ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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16:42