Defenders’ Wellbeing Podcast Ep 1

The podcast series is hosted by one of DWC members; Nandar, a feminist activist, storyteller and podcaster from Myanmar. Through the different episodes, Nandar explores diverse themes, from creating supportive global spaces to reimagining activists’ self-care outside Western concepts and addressing financial and linguistic challenges. 

Episode 1 is the listener’s introduction to the ‘why’ and ‘how’ DWC was thought of and planned. Featuring two of the team members, Anjli and Yara. In this episode, you will learn about the vision behind DWC, and what it meant to hold space for human rights defenders centered in care and wellbeing, and rooted in mutuality. You will also hear about the design process and how mental health and holistic security experts were consulted from the start to ensure facilitators are equipped with the necessary tools to respond to any issues that rise during the group’s meetings.