http://www.dw.de/english/?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Whether they are campaigning for free press in Zimbabwe, helping provide clean water in India, or offering free music lessons to underprivileged kids in the UK, young people all over the world are making a difference. Deutsche Welle's weekly podcast series Generation Change shares their stories. en 2012 DW.DE, Deutsche Welle Wed, 16 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/image/0,,2342928_10,00.jpg http://www.dw.de/english/?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss no clean DW.DE | Deutsche Welle DW.DE | Deutsche Welle podcasts@dw.de Whether they are campaigning for free press in Zimbabwe, helping provide clean water in India, or offering free music lessons to underprivileged kids in the UK, young people all over the world are making a difference. Deutsche Welle's weekly podcast series Generation Change shares their stories. Whether they are campaigning for free press in Zimbabwe, helping provide clean water in India, or offering free music lessons to underprivileged kids in the UK, young people all over the world are making a difference. Deutsche Welle's weekly podcast series Generation Change shares their stories. 30 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15934071,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15934071,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Emma, 18, managed to flee North Korea with her mother. Now she's networking with other young political activists with hopes of eventually developing democracy in her home country. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle North Korea, democracy, defector, Generation Change, clean 04:55 Tue, 8 May 2012 12:24:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15917807,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15917807,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Some experience music through their eyes, others use their ears, says Mischa Gohlke. He is nearly deaf, but that hasn't stopped him from playing the guitar - and teaching music to others with hearing impairments. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, deaf, hearing impairment, guitar, music, Mischa Gohlke, clean 04:58 Tue, 1 May 2012 11:09:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15906337,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15906337,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Samuel in Amsterdam loves to eat. A trained chef and political scientist, he co-founded the Youth Food Movement to get other young people thinking about where their food actually comes from. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Youth Food Movement, food, eat, ethical, clean 05:02 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:59:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15889120,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15889120,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Australia has been a forerunner in granting political rights to women. Today, a young woman is making big changes on the political scene, despite some enormous challenges, but Kelly Vincent is not letting that stop her. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle kelly vincent, dignity for disability clean 04:58 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:13:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15862275,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15862275,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Dedan Ireri in Nairobi, Kenya, is all about bicycles. Maybe one day, a bicycle ride will earn him international recognition in sports. But Dedan Ireri is also on a mission: he wants to help others to take up cycling. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Nairobi, cyclist, cycling, Kenya, clean 05:13 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15788379,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15788379,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Tiffany from Paris discovered a passion for helping others during a year in Vietnam. Now back home, she offers spiritual support and down-to-earth friendship to the teens in her neighborhood. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, John Laurenson, Paris, teens, clean 04:57 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:45:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15804281,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15804281,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss James' biggest hope is to empower the people in his community. One way he is doing that is by running a recycling and compost center in Monrovia, Liberia. He provides jobs with a purpose, and helps keep the city cleaner. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Liberia, recycling, compost, Monrovia, clean 04:52 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15790586,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15790586,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Leanne, a high school student in Toronto, is battling the principal and board at her public Catholic school for the right to found a Gay Straight Alliance club. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, gay straight alliance, Toronto, high school, gay, gay rights clean 05:00 Tue, 6 Mar 2012 13:21:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15771069,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15771069,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Marcelle from Cape Town helps her impoverished, troubled town by cultivating what grows there naturally: lavender. She is not only turning the whole area purple, but also creating desperately need jobs. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, lavender, South Africa, Cape Town, jobs, clean 04:59 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:13:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15745254,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15745254,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss A refugee and young mother, Snow organizes medical care for other refugees and migrant workers in Thai territory and internal displaced people inside Burma. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Thai, Burmese, refugees, medical, clean 04:59 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15740956,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15740956,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss When fire swept though her shantytown in Sao Paulo, 27-year-old Alessandra immediately began coordinating emergency relief for those who lost everything. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Brazil, Sao Paulo, shantytown, clean 04:58 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:01:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15722191,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15722191,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Viola in the Netherlands gave up her high-level job to start making a difference in the world. She and the organization Masterpeace are mobilizing people all over the world ahead of the 2014 International Day of Peace. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Masterpeace, Generation Change, Netherlands, Holland, peace, mobilizing, clean 04:58 Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:38:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15705364,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15705364,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Writing can sometimes be like pulling teeth, especially if you're a kid. But Amy from San Francisco boosts schoolkids' confidence by showing them that they're a lot better at it than they mave have though. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, reading, read, kids, San Francisco clean 04:58 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:06:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6703005,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6703005,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss India's 'Paperman,' 23-year-old Mathew, makes the most of trash. He organizes recycling projects to raise money for girls' schooling - and the environment and the country's scrap dealers benefit, too. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Paperman, recycling, education, trash, waste, India, clean 04:56 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:52:00 GMT 13.060422 80.249583 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6699100,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6699100,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Anatoly from Moscow distributes white ribbons at political demonstrations. They've become a symbol of the people's longing for free elections and a functioning democracy. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Russia, democracy, elections, Moscow, clean 05:00 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6690148,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6690148,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Treating disabled kids is no easy job. But one young woman - Kim Michel - has been doing it on her own now for 5 years. The 29-year-old is one of the few exponents of equine therapy in Germany. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, equine, horses, disabled kids, clean 04:48 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6689898,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6689898,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Emily from Kenya protects the butterfly species that are native to the area. She works with the local young people, raising awareness of the butterflies and of the importance of protecting the environment. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Kenya, environment, butterflies, Generation Change, Kakamega, clean 05:00 Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6684200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6684200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Young politicians in Afghanistan face deep-rooted cultural and religious prejudices. But despite the intimidations, young activists like Said Mahmoud Pahiz are fighting to make their voice heard. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Afghanistan, Afghan, politician, young, clean 04:59 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:25:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6679516,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6679516,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Edwin from Bogota teaches theater - but also the ancient values and traditions of his native Muisca culture. He's stood up to threats from criminal organizations and encourages his students to be better human beings. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Colombia, music, Bogota, native, clean 04:56 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:02:00 GMT 4.5980556 -74.0758333 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6674391,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6674391,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss A 23-year-old Afghan graffiti artist longs to share her work at home, but she faces harsh political restrictions. Instead, she sets up private exhibitions to give other women courage to be bold and colorful. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, street art, Afghanistan, Afghan, artist, clean 04:58 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:26:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6669968,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6669968,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Rock Your Life is a German organization that finds young students to work with school pupils who need a little more than just help with their math. Through it, med student Jens Hagel has become a mentor for life. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Rock Your Life, Jens Hagel, mentor, clean 04:59 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:29:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6665063,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6665063,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Frederick Yeh is a young American-Chinese biomedical engineer driven to protect Sea Turtles while visiting family in Hainan. Hard up against a struggling fishing industry locals had been selling the turtles to get by. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Sea Turtle 911, Frederick Yeh, Hainan, China, clean 04:58 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:55:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6655475,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6655475,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss This young university graduate started turning other people’s trash into treasure when he couldn't get a job after graduating. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Zulfikar Abbany, Jessie Wingard, Solomon Tetteh, Generation Change, deutsche welle clean 05:00 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:03:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6651629,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6651629,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Berta Bimba is in her early 20s and got into activism to spread awareness about sexual health issues, education, and to get people like her, who have spent time on the streets, into jobs and a new future. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Mozambique, sexual health, education, Generation Change, jobs, youth, clean 05:01 Wed, 2 Nov 2011 08:57:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6645595,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6645595,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Syria is not experiencing a Facebook Revolution; it's more of a mobile phone uprising. And 24-year-old activist Rashid is risking his personal safety to fight for democracy in his country. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, syria, mobile phones, freedom, democracy, Kurd, Facebook, clean 05:00 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:25:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6640122,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6640122,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Richard, a 20-year-old Swede, is dedicated to learning the traditional art of harvesting rice in Japan and helping farmers get back on their feet after the tsunami disaster. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, tsunami, rice, japan, clean 05:00 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:36:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6635456,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6635456,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Unlike most teens, 13-year-old Belgrade native Rastko Pocesta is concerned about the direction of his nation. So much so, that he's devoted himself to the life of a political commentator and human rights activist. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Rastko Pocesta, Serbia, democracy, human rights, Generation Change, clean 05:04 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:03:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6630391,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6630391,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Jeremy in Utrecht is bringing activism back to life in The Netherlands. He's mobilizing Dutch students with debates and movie nights in the city of Utrecht. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Netherlands, Utrecht, debates, activism, clean 05:01 Tue, 4 Oct 2011 13:37:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6625863,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6625863,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Eid, a 26-year-old Palestinian Bedouin, turns scrap material into art. His own house may be facing imminent demolition, but he is determined that his children will inherit his capacity to dream. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Palestinian, Palestine, Bedouin, artist, occupation, Generation Change, clean 05:16 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:02:00 GMT 31.952162 35.233154 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6621583,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6621583,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Four years ago, Katie Davis was homecoming queen at her high school in the United States. Today, the 22-year-old is a single mother of 13 girls in Uganda and feeding hundreds of hungry children every day. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, uganda, mother, children, orphans, clean 05:01 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:48:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6616493,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6616493,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Giant sea turtles in western Africa are threatened with extinction. But Miguel from Cape Verde faithfully patrols the beaches to keep them safe while they lay their eggs. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Cape Verde, giant sea turtles, endangered, western Africa, beaches, clean 04:54 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6611700,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6611700,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Kristofs, 23, from Riga wanted to get his fellow citizens more involved in politics. He launched a unique website that allows for digital petitions - and it's been an immediate success. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Latvia, IT, website, politics, clean 04:58 Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:13:00 GMT 56.9465363 24.1048503 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6606349,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6606349,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Yasmina is a 24-year-old accountant from Brussels. During the month of Ramadan, she and her friends provide food for homeless people living in the city's North Station. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Generation Change, Brussels, Belgian, Ramadan, Muslims, fast, feast, clean 05:00 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:53:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6602004,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6602004,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Bo Bo, a 23-year-old Burmese student and musician, left his home behind because of politics. But his group of young political dissidents still advocates for change inside Burma, despite the huge risks. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Burma, Burmese, political, Generation Change, clean 05:00 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:15:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6596602,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6596602,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss When teens face tough issues, like sex, alcohol and drug abuse, parents and teachers are the last people they want to talk to. So Italian medical student Barbara co-founded a peer group to address teen's questions. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Italy, Bologna, medical, teens, generation change, clean 04:59 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:21:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6591746,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6591746,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Ivan comes from a poor city in Mozambique, but one that is rich in cultural history. He founded a tour organization that takes tourists off the beaten path and helps preserve the hidden cultural treasures in his home. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Mozambique, cultural heritage, Generation Change, tourists, clean 05:00 Tue, 9 Aug 2011 13:33:00 GMT -25.9666667 32.5833333 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6586327,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6586327,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Clare first went to a Romanian orphanage 11 years ago. She was 17, and her school offered a chance to volunteer over spring break. That week, she got an idea that would change her life - and the lives of the kids. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, romanian, orphans, orphanage, college student, kids, clean 05:26 Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:46:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6580631,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6580631,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Used teabags become necklaces and empty tetra paks turn into shower curtains. Julia Vernersson encourages others to think differently about waste by making useful - and beautiful - everyday objects out of it. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, upcycling, trash, design, waste, clean 04:51 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:21:00 GMT 52.5234051 13.4113999 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6575066,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6575066,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss When Cornelius, 23, returned home to Liberia after 10 years in a refugee camp, he decided to do his part to rebuild the post-war country. He's breaking barriers and changing lives by talking about sex on the radio. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle sex, radio, hiv, liberia, generation change, clean 05:00 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:05:00 GMT 6.300774 -10.79716 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6570009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6570009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Bryan Bowden is a teacher and a rebel. In his classroom, kids are encouraged to raise their voices, instead of their hands. By teaching stand-up comedy, Bryan helps his students discover their talents. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle bryan bowden, comedy, school, teacher, stand-up, students, generation change, chicago clean 04:59 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:08:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6564298,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6564298,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Fabian from Berlin is raising money for charitable projects by traveling the world with his guitar - and a positive attitude. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, podcast, music, singing for change, crowd funding, charity, clean 07:10 Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:26:00 GMT 52.5234051 13.4113999 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6558422,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6558422,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss College graduate Leom left her modern, fast-paced life in Cambodia's capital city to go teach in a small village, bringing knowledge of English, hygiene and environmental protection to a remote corner of her country. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle Siem Reap, Generation Change, Cambodia, education, environment, village, hygiene, clean 05:01 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:29:00 GMT 13.3622222 103.8597222 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6553002,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6553002,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Twenty-one-year-old Lotta from Turku is passionate about gymnastics - and about volunteering. She's combined the two and spends her time encouraging young gymnasts to be the best they can be. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle turku, gymnast, gymnasts, gymnastics, generation change, finland, volunteering, podcast, clean 04:59 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:16:00 GMT 60.1698125 24.9382401 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6504289,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6504289,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Petra and her colleagues in Prague dedicate their time to making life a little rosier for kids who live in homes. They dress up as clowns, paint the children's faces, and spread cheer. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clown, children, generation change, podcast, czech republic, prague, homes, clean 05:00 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:17:00 GMT 50.0878114 14.4204598 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6543323,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6543323,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss For some people, access to cultural events is made difficult, or even impossible by financial constraints or physical difficulties. In Hamburg, however, 20-year-old Lukas Johannsen is helping change all that. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle volunteers, workers, social workers, aid, help clean 04:59 Tue, 7 Jun 2011 14:36:00 GMT 53.553813 9.991586 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6532743,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6532743,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Kades, from one of Nairobi's largest slums, plays DJB in Shujaaz, a comic book series and weekly radio show. Shujaaz is capturing the imagination of young Kenyans and inspiring them to take charge of their own futures. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle nairobi, radio, kenya, shujaaz, youth, generation change, nairobi clean 04:58 Tue, 31 May 2011 13:34:00 GMT -1.2833333 36.8166667 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6532540,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6532540,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Roxy Cruz, a 22-year old Mexican-American, spent a year in Nepal working with peasant farmers and migrant workers. She's now an environmental activist in Los Angeles. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, nepal, mexico environment, LA, Kathmandu, Roxy Cruz, clean 04:57 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:19:00 GMT 27.7306785 85.3756249 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6523969,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6523969,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Omar was just 17 when he embarked on the treacherous journey from Senegal to start a new life in Spain. Now 23, he shares his story in a theater project aimed at sensitizing locals to the plight of refugees like him. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle spain, refugees, theater, senegal, clean 04:59 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:05:00 GMT 40.4166909 -3.7003454 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6522958,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6522958,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Puerto Wilches in Colombia is a small village where donkey-drawn carts share the streets with cars and motorcycles. Now, 21-year-old Ramiro Caicedo and his friends are using rock music to revolutionize their town. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle music, colombia, rock music, guitar, village, generation change, clean 05:00 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:22:00 GMT 7.35 -73.9 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6517193,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6517193,00.html?maca=en-podcast_en_pulse_series-6222-xml-mrss Willie from Indonesia grew up as an orphan on the street, where he faced sectarian violence, forced labor and broken promises. Now, he is working, studying and volunteering at the crisis center where he'd found refuge. Pulse DW.DE | Deutsche Welle generation change, indonesia, orphan, street child, children, clean 05:01 Tue, 3 May 2011 14:39:00 GMT -6.211544 106.845172