Episodes
By the year 2020, a virus in the name of Covid 19 had spread to the world, and this pandemic was a catastrophe for many nations around the world, from East to West and from North to South. Our Yemeni American team made a podcast to clarify the difficulties and disasters faced by the two countries and the government's position in each of them. This episode was produced by Synergy Squad. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320...
Published 06/06/23
Published 06/06/23
While freedom of expression varies tremendously from one culture to another. It is crucial to keep in mind that oppression comes in all shapes and forms and because of that, one needs to take a look back and understand how every society that ever existed had it’s very own types of both: freedom of expression and oppression. Freedom vs oppression drives societies. We are social beings we depend on one another for survival. So the question arises: how is freedom of expression depicted in one's...
Published 06/06/23
Air pollution has become one of the world’s biggest environmental concerns that seem to be only getting worse. In our society, there are many air pollutants that harm humans and may be the cause of their death. They also harm living organisms and may harm crops and the natural environment. They are among the biggest and most dangerous environmental problems in societies. This episode was produced by The First Step. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast...
Published 06/06/23
Social media is an essential thing in human life. It has many effects which can be positive or negative. In this podcast, we are going to talk about Instagram in particular and how it can be good or bad especially for teenagers. This episode was produced by Social Influencers. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s...
Published 06/06/23
The climate is changing in every country on every continent around the world. This is Planet Protectors Podcast . The podcast that explores two types of climate change issues ; water pollution in the US and air pollution in Yemen and how these issues can affect on environmental. This episode was produced by Planet Protectors-حامي الكواكب. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts,...
Published 06/06/23
Have you ever been interested in learning Arabic and English languages and you found yourself unable to speak, to communicate or to make a sentence of few words?Our social media pages links:Instagram: https://instagram.com/peac.emakers5?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==    This episode was produced by Peacemakers. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is...
Published 06/06/23
Gun and Society podcast explores the complex relationship between firearms and society, with a focus on the impact of gun culture and policies in Yemen and the United States. The podcast introduces a true story and delves into issues such as gun ownership, regulation, violence, and the political and cultural values that shape attitudes towards firearms in these two countries. This episode was produced by Peace Ambassadors team. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural...
Published 06/06/23
We can’t deny the fact that we’re living deep a world consists of diversity within diversity! It is the art of thinking independently together Starting from the base the individuals, culture identity, and careers. Living without these distinctions and try to force others to be like you is impossible, because everyone sees the life from a different perspective. “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization” Mahatma Gandhi.This episode was produced...
Published 06/06/23
Not so different is a podcast discussing the differences in education system and live culture in Yemen and US, and how it shapes students differently, it’s shocking how different and similar we are. We will explain what the journey looks like through the college system in each country, shedding light on the similarities and differences between these two cultures and give our listeners a deeper understanding of the role education plays in shaping our lives.   This episode was produced by...
Published 06/06/23
Tragedies and threatens are existed in every country and the most popular threatens in Yemen and America are drugs and gun violence. This is " learfun " team who is Yemeni and Americans students trying to explain the strong relation between drugs and Guns by making meaningful podcast. Our hosts Abeer and Evan had a magnificent opportunity to discuss tragedy with different people who have diverse opinions, hurtful experiences, and eye-opening stories. If you want to educate yourself about guns...
Published 06/06/23
This podcast explores the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to climate change. It features interviews with experts. It discusses the latest scientific research, and social movements that are shaping the climate debate. Whether you're a concerned citizen, student, or professional, this podcast will provide valuable insights and inspiration on how to take action and make a difference. Join us on this journey towards a more sustainable and resilient future!   This episode was...
Published 06/06/23
Today on Green Minds’ “The Mindful Environment,” we learn on how the environment can impact our mental health, and what kind of actions we can take each day to positively impact our mental health in the environment that we live in. Listen to a personal story from Abdullah, who was able to overcome struggles with his mental health, and learn about what kind of actions he took to improve his mental fortitude. Also listen to two professors from Calvin University, Psychology Professor Riek, and...
Published 06/06/23
This is " Future Leaders " team who is Yemeni and American students trying to uncover strategies to help you balance school, work, and everything in between by making a significative podcast. Our hosts Lana and Eva had a fundamental opportunity to share journeys of those hardworking individuals and hear from inspiring guests who have successfully navigated the world of higher education while holding down a job. We will also provide you with valuable insights and strategies to help you balance...
Published 06/06/23
Rivers dry up, forests burn, rain rarely falls, and animals go extinct. Welcome to the most prominent issue of the twenty-first century, climate change. The " Bright Stars " team is a team made up of Yemeni and American students trying hard in the simplest possible way to spread awareness and education by hosting brilliant guests with different information and facts. If you are interested in becoming part of the journey of change that starts with education and understanding the problem, do...
Published 06/06/23
COVID-19 and the Erosion of Trust: Not Just a Local Issue In 2020, the world encountered a new virus- COVID-19. In a short time, millions were sick with flu-like symptoms, but many did not survive the sickness. Governments and health care systems were constantly giving new information and rumors also spread. This caused many people to not know what to do. In this episode, students from Yemen and the United States explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected people in their countries and caused...
Published 06/06/23
Hello! We are Ashra Folklore Flame, a podcast under the Steven’s Initiative “Qisasna” (Our Stories) Program. We are a group of Yemeni and United States American students. In this episode, we will be sharing tales and literature that are popular in our cultures. We hope you enjoy! Contributors: Fatima: Host; Audio Engineer Alexia: Podcast Host; Audio Editor Hanan: Audio Engineer Saeed: Interviewee 1 Kayla: Podcast Manager Rocco: Podcast Outreach Manager Samantha: Podcast Graphic Designer...
Published 06/06/23
YA Talk Salam explores how racism and discrimination affect beauty standards across Yemeni and American cultures. This episode was produced by YA Talk Salam. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Amideast, in partnership with ICRD, YFCA, Hadhramout...
Published 03/15/23
This episode was produced by In the Between. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Amideast, in partnership with ICRD, YFCA, Hadhramout Foundation, and Kerning Cultures, implements the Qisasna Project. 
Published 03/15/23
This episode was produced by Tale Seekers. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Amideast, in partnership with ICRD, YFCA, Hadhramout Foundation, and Kerning Cultures, implements the Qisasna Project.
Published 01/30/23
This episode was produced by HMS, an alumni class of Qisasna. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Amideast, in partnership with ICRD, YFCA, Hadhramout Foundation, and Kerning Cultures, implements the Qisasna Project.
Published 01/25/23
This episode was produced by Qissat Reyada, an alumni class of Qisasna. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Amideast, in partnership with ICRD, YFCA, Hadhramout Foundation, and Kerning Cultures, implements the Qisasna Project.
Published 01/25/23
مرحبًا بكم مستمعينا الكرام في الحلقة الأولى من بودكاست "قصة سلام." فريق "قصة سلام" هو عبارة عن مجموعة شباب، هدفنا الأساسي هو أننا نحاول أن نستعرض لكم المبادرات الإنسانية المحلية ودورها في المجتمع، ونحاول كمان نوصل صوتهم للعالم بأسره، عبر عدة حلقاتٍ نتناول في كل واحدةٍ منها قصةً جديدةً، وإلهامًا فريدًا. This episode was produced by Qissat Salam, an alumni class of Qisasna. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and...
Published 01/25/23
This episode was produced by Qissat Reyada, an alumni class of Qisasna. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange podcast training program featuring 320 Yemeni and American students in four cohorts, or 640 students. Qisasna is sponsored by the Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Amideast, in partnership with ICRD, YFCA, Hadhramout Foundation, and Kerning Cultures, implements the Qisasna Project.
Published 01/25/23
In this podcast you will see the different opinions of people and how music  affected them and how it helped  them to be relaxed. Music is a language of the world. The words of the songs it can reflect our bad moods into a good ones only by listening to it, as well as there is  a research which is related to "Music therapy" and how it is linking between them since ancient centuries. This episode was produced by Music Taste. Qisasna, or “Our Stories,” is a product of a cross-cultural exchange...
Published 01/25/23