Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Just for a change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Just for a change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts 'Conversations with change-makers'. Spotlighting the stories of innovators, social entrepreneurs, industry leaders, activists and more about the work they do, and what makes them tick. We find out how they keep the fire burning when it comes to tackling some of the most - to use a systems change term - wicked problems - facing the world today.

We aim to appeal to people who are curious about solving social issues in the world around them and especially those who believe in changing the way we're changing the world.
Monthly English South Africa Non-Profit · Business
66 Episodes
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S3, Ep. 2: Inside the mind of a social innovator 

How would you describe a ‘change-maker’? Award-winning social innovator, Tracey Gilmore, is the epitome of one and we got to chat with her about the exciting work she’s doing and why she does it. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank, now known as Taking Care of Business, director of…
28 Sep 2022 35 min

S3, Ep. 2: Teaser_ Inside the mind of a social innovator 

Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a social innovator making a real difference? That’s exactly what we get the privilege of doing in episode 2 of the Just For a Change podcast. Host, Ntombini Marrengane, unravels what makes Tracey Gilmore the changemaker she is. She’s the…
22 Sep 2022 1 min

S3, Ep. 1: What do gender equity and public loitering have in common?

Do you know what the difference between gender equity and equality is and why it matters? Throughout history women have been protesting various issues such as sexism, gender-based violence, gender inequality and corrupt political systems. From the right to vote to the right to loiter, women - and some men…
25 Aug 2022 40 min
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S3, Ep. 1: Teaser

Did you know that according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2022 it will take another 132 years to reach gender parity? Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and…
18 Aug 2022 2 min

S2, Ep. 12: Season Wrap up episode

What are the building blocks that enable social innovation and entrepreneurship in the global South? We couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up JFAC season 2 than reflecting on a few of these building blocks and highlights from the previous episodes. Hosts, Fergus Turner and Simni Xanga reminisce…
29 Jun 2022 28 min
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S2, Ep. 12: Teaser

Another season of Just for a Change has come and gone! We’ve featured a number of inspiring change-makers who have shaped these episodes and given us a better understanding of what leads to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south. What are some of the building blocks that lead…
23 Jun 2022 1 min

S2, Ep. 11: Pathways in entrepreneurship in the Global South

Africa hasn’t been idle on the entrepreneurship front but what makes starting a business in this continent so complex? What milestones and challenges do entrepreneurs have to overcome specific to the Global South? Host, Luvuyo Maseko sits down with Dr Phumlani Nkontwana, a senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School…
25 May 2022 44 min
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S2, Ep. 11 Teaser: Pathways in entrepreneurship in the Global South

Entrepreneurship has been painted as the ‘solution’ to unemployment and poverty in the global south but what challenges come with choosing this path? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast we talk about the pathways to entrepreneurship in the global south and we get some valuable insights…
19 May 2022 2 min

S2, Ep. 10: The role of women in the health investment space

What is innovative finance? Who are the women in this space doing incredible research and finding fantastic health development solutions? What can women working in this space do to drive investment in priority areas? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, we hear from Dr Nevilene Slingers,…
20 Apr 2022 44 min
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S2, Ep.10 Teaser: The role of women in the health investment space

What is the experience of women working in innovative finance for health and why is it so important for women to operate in this space? To commemorate World Health Day on 7 April 2022, episode 10 of season 2 of the Just for a change podcast, focusses on innovative finance…
14 Apr 2022 2 min

S2, Ep. 9: Blended Finance - when to use what instrument when?

As blended finance, an approach to mobilising finance partnerships for development moves into the spotlight, there has been a rapid growth in diverse, innovative tools and practices. Host, Barry Panulo, sits down with Hann Verheijen, managing director at Cordaid Investment Management, Mandy Jayakody, a project manager on the Green Outcomes…
30 Mar 2022 29 min

S2, Ep. 9 Teaser: Blended Finance - when to use what instrument when?

What is blended finance? Why is it moving into the spotlight right now and what are the best ways to approach it as a practitioner? This episode of the Just For A Change podcast is dedicated to answering all these questions and more. The Bertha Centre recently partnered with the…
25 Mar 2022 2 min

S2, Ep. 8: Mental well-being and youth

Did you know that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, host Luvuyo Maseko and this episode’s guests look at the mental health and…
17 Feb 2022 43 min
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S2, Ep. 8 Teaser: Mental well-being and youth

The mental well-being of our youth is a more important topic now than it has ever been. A recent article by the World Health Organisation noted that globally, one in seven youth between the ages of 10 and 19 years old experience mental health challenges. What kind of repercussions will…
11 Feb 2022 1 min

S2, Ep. 7: Hearing youth voices: innovation lead by youth

Young people in South Africa and around the world have innovative solutions and ideas, but are we listening and are we creating spaces for them to bring these to life? In this episode, the Just for a Change podcast hosts, Fergus Turner and Simnikiwe Xanga chat to Kayla Beare and…
26 Jan 2022 39 min
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S2, Ep. 7 Teaser: Hearing youth voices: Innovation lead by youth

“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world.” - Kailash Satyarthi In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, we sit down with some innovative young people who were recent finalists in an essay writing competition organized by Douglas Knowledge Partners in collaboration with…
20 Jan 2022 2 min

S2, Ep. 6. Celebrating the Bertha Centre: 10 years of…and more.

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is impacting the world by empowering and equipping changemakers to bring about upliftment, equality and lasting change. In this commemorative episode, hosts, Kentse Radebe & Simnikiwe Xanga chat with founding director Dr Francois Bonnici and current Bertha Centre director, Dr Solange Rosa,…
14 Dec 2021 45 min

S2, Ep. 5: GSG Summit

The world of impact investing is brimming with opportunity - especially in Africa. The Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment Summit is dedicated to challenging old perceptions of investment and catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship that benefits people and the planet. In this episode, host, Kentse Radebe chats to…
16 Nov 2021 37 min
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S2, Ep. 5: GSG Summit_Teaser

With Africa arguably being the largest impact investment opportunity in the world, how do we mobilize to take hold of such an opportunity? Innovative finance serves as one of the strategies to capitalize on this investment opportunity. One organisation leading this charge is the Global Steering Committee. The GSG is…
5 Nov 2021 2 min
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