Kids are Philanthropists, Too‪!‬ The Giving Square

In this episode we interview Andrea Hernandez Rodriguez, Ph.D about how she has applied the principles of "psychological first aid" to address the immediate needs of the people affected by the wildfires in Maui. To learn more about Andrea and her work, please check out Global Giving.
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted with Aleena and our returning 12-13 year old hosts Kivaan, Alona, and Ismahil & Ibrahim.
Looking for resources for how you can help people affected by the fires? Support organizations such as the Maui food bank, Pacific Birth Collective , and the Maui Strong Fund.
The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
Thank you to our Season 3 sponsor, The Serimus Foundation!
 

Summary: In this Episode we interview Devin W. Moore, a UMD sophomore who is the Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp - an anti-bullying organization and the author of Devin Speaks Up, a book about Devin's experience with bullying. This episode explores what bullying is and what we can do about it. 
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. Episode 25 is co-hosted by 11-14 year old hosts Leo, Aofie, Ismahil and Ibrahim and TGS’s high school intern Aleena.
Sponsors: Today's episode is sponsored by the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. The entire season is hosted by The Serimus Foundation. 
Tips: Want more resources and ideas for how you can combat bullying and to be an upstander! 
1:  Learn more about bullying. Find out about the anti-bullying policies at your school. Read Devin Speaks Up, a book to learn about how to help yourself and others.
2. Report it. Record and report whenever you experience or see bullying and tell a trusted adult.
3. Get loud! Listen towards the end of the episode for some advice on how you can get someone to help with your voice!
The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
 

Summary: In this Episode we interview Paul Thonnessen, the Executive Director for the Friends of the Children's Justice Center in Maui. an organization focused on helping kids in trauma and facing abuse. Paul shares how Maui community and Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui came together to give kids effected by the fires a festival.
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by:
Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square Aleena Malik, Intern for The Giving Square Aoife, Jayden, and Leo, Returning 10-13 year old Co-hosts Resources: Visit Friends of the Children's Justice Center in Maui to learn more about all they do to support kids. Watch this Facebook video referenced in this episode.
The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
Sponsor: This season is sponsored by The Serimus Foundation. 
 

Summary: In this Episode we interview Ava Abtahi, Biomedical Research Fellow at the National Institute of Health in Washington DC. Ava is focused on discovering solutions to multiple diseases. Listen to learn more on how she became a scientist and the extraordinary goals she wants to pursue. 
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted by 10-14 year olds Arianna, Sam, Jayden, Aoife and TGS's high school intern Aleena. 
Our Sponsor: Season 3 is sponsored by the Serimus Foundation, an organization focused on nurturing the unique capacities of every child. 
Tips: Want more resources on how you can have a social impact through science: 
Wash your hands! Listen to the episode or check out CDC- Prevention Actions to find out why. Pursue a career in science. Pay attention to role models like Ava to learn more. Contribute to research as a student participant or data collector. The series: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we have a lot to learn from each other. Conversations like these deepen our understanding of what people are going through while giving us insights about how we can all do a better job of supporting each other. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square. The Giving Square is a 501(c)3.

Summary: In this Episode we interview Eddy Garcia a farmer, surfer, and Executive Director of the Regeneration Education Centers and Living Earth Systems. In this episode we learn about how Eddy has focused his work to address the housing crisis since the Maui fires. 
Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted by 5th graders Ismahil and Ibrahim and 11th grader Aleena. 
The Podcast:  "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together and talk about personal, complicated things, no matter our age. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square.
Resources for helping people displaced and affected by the Maui fires:
1: Support Eddy's work at the Regeneration Education Centers! 
2. Support the local community foundation's Maui Strong initiative. 
3: Listen towards the end of the episode for some advice as tourist how we can support Maui during this challenging time.
Our Sponsor: Season 3 is sponsored by the Serimus Foundation, an organization focused on nurturing the unique capacities of every child. 
 
 

Summary: In this Episode we interviewed college student Marie Brodsky and recent graduate Kat Close, Founders of WISE Cities, an tech initiative focused on addressing the issue of social isolation among the elderly.
Our Hosts: This episode is co-hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square, and our returning 13 year old hosts Sam and Kivaan. 
Our Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. 
Additional Resources: Want to learn more on how you can address social isolation among the elderly?
Explore and support WISE CITIES at https://www.wisecities.us/ Volunteer at your local senior center. Learn more about social isolation by exploring resources such as: World Health Organization: Reducing social isolation among older people and NHS: Loneliness in older people