This episode needs an introduction: we defend the spontaneity of podcasts and we think that linking professionality to the use of expensive technical means is yet one more attempt to keep power and resources in the hands of those few who can afford them. Nevertheless we are conscious that the sound of this episode is especially disturbing. Thank you for keeping supporting us, your support is our strength! Join us as we conclude the second season of this podcast. We explore the essence of...

In this episode we dive into thought-provoking conversations with Karishma Shafi, who is working with One Future Collective, a feminist organization dedicated to social justice in India. From challenging colonial legacies to reimagining knowledge systems, Karishma shares invaluable insights that resonate across disciplines, suggesting alternative practices through examples provided by her work at OFC. The transcrip is available here Sources:  Colonial legacies, postcolonial ‘selfhood’ and...

Mara Tissera Luna, a polyglot international consultant with over a decade of expertise in protection and forced migration, delves into the critical intersection of inclusive research and societal engagement. Explore how Mara's unique blend of skills in social anthropology and public administration informs her work in addressing root causes and developing policies for displaced populations across Latin America, the US, and Europe. Discover the power of decentering knowledge hierarchies,...

In this episode I’ll have a transformative chat with Patrick and Suhee, artists based in Daejeon, South Korea. We delve into their journey to reconnect with nature, challenging societal norms and embracing ecological respectability. Discover the essence of their creative studio, City as Nature, and their rebellion against coloniality. Explore the power of finding a place, recognizing your existence, and giving yourself permission to engage with nature deeply. Can we bring any of these...

In this episode I address one of the implicit narratives of coloniality: the narrative that  separates humans from nature, giving the firsts power over the second. I delve into the concept of 'coloniality of being' and its impact on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).  In an insightful interview with two members of the Feminist Hiking Collective, I explore their research triggers, and learn how they rebel against colonial perspectives, and navigate the intersection of nature, humanity, and...

In this episode of 'Living Decoloniality,' I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Charles Kojo Vandyck. From challenging colonial mindsets to reshaping narratives in the aid sector, Charles shares his journey and introduces 'Alternative Convos,' a podcast aiming to amplify diverse voices in international development. Join me as I delve into the complexities of decolonizing minds and practices, redefining leadership, and creating spaces for alternative narratives.  The transcript...

In this episode I reflect on the journey of this podcast, drawing inspiration from my sabbatical in Florence to the streets of Havana. I recall the framework of the Colonial Matrix of Power, and I introduce the second season and its themes. We will dive into Coloniality of Being, Coloniality of Knowledge, and Coloniality of Gender in the aid sector.Embracing the concept of extrapolation, we move beyond sector boundaries. No longer limited to replicating practices, we explore diverse...

In this last episode of the first season of Living Decoloniality, Carla goes back to her initial purpose and recalls her initial questions. She then summarizes the topics addressed through the season an mentions topics that she would like to touch in the next one.

In this episode Carla Vitantonio talks to Kenneth Amaeshi about the project he is supporting in Nigeria. While talking about ways to improve livelihood for people and community, Kenneth admits that too often solutions are brought from abroad that don’t match local needs, practices, habits and customs. Kenneth explains how his working group and himself are, on the contrary, trying to build new opportunities based on local networks and practices. Resources: Peter Ekeh, Colonialism and the two...

In this episode Carla Vitantonio interviews Nigerian health worker and activist Jennifer Uchendu. Jennifer is the founder of Sustyvibes, a community where young people with a passion for a just world come together to connect and design new ways of living, for themselves, the planet and the world at large. Carla and Jennifer talk about decolonial practices when linked to ecoanxiety, to narratives, but also to power relations and to how those power relations shall be unveiled, even when...

In this episode of Living Decoloniality, Carla interviews Themrise Khan. Themrise is an independent professional in international development, based in Pakistan, who is working to develop what she calls “a new ecosystem for international aid”. Themrise is not interested in using the framework of coloniality, although what she says echoes very much concepts and theories discussed in this podcast so far. She aims at creating a new roadmap that each country -and she stresses the national...

This episode is focused on cooperation among universities. This kind of cooperation, fostered by programs and funds called “cooperation North-South” or “triangular cooperation”, sits on a number of unspoken colonial dynamics that Carla will start unpacking through her interview. The guests of this episode are three researchers: Adriana Moreno Cely, Kewan Mertens and Viola Nyakato. Through the story of how they personally met and decided to have open-ended transformative dialogues to...

In this episode Carla Vitantonio interviews Karishma Shafi (she/her) Karishma is a program manager at One future collective. She is an activist and researcher in the field of gender, media and culture. She aims to understand and address gender-based oppression along the axes of power and privilege. Her work at OFC focuses on shifting public narrative and policy with a social justice orientation. One Future Collective is a feminist social purpose organisation with a vision of a world built...

In the first episode of Living Decoloniality, Carla Vitantonio shares with us the story of the podcast and the reasons that moved her to create it. She introduces us to the doubts (or, as a social scientist would say, the research questions) that animated her research and to the answers she found: She shares the reference framework used through the episodes, briefly talking about the concept of coloniality, and she suggests ways to use and enjoy the podcast. Resources: Anibal Quijano,...