The Danny Faure Foundation Podcast

EP.10 - Dr. Nirmal Jivan Shah, CEO of Nature Seychelles

Nature Seychelles manages Cousin island in the Seychelles archipelago since 1998. The NGO has entered into an innovative partnership with two local tech companies Oceanlabs and Kingsgate Electronics to pioneer locally-made cutting edge conservation technology. These are Nest Electronic Surveillance of Turtles or NEST and Diver Reef Evaluation Assisted Monitoring of DREAM for short. 

EP.9 - Nichole Tirant-Ghérardi, The Ombudsman of the Republic of Seychelles

Nichole Tirant-Gherardi whose 7 year term comes to an end in March 2024 is the fourth Ombudsman of the Republic of Seychelles and second woman to be appointed in the post. She speaks on transparency and accountability which are two indicators of good governance and also on her tenure as the Ombudsman.

EP. 8 - Auspitious, a young award winning musician and singer from the Seychelles

In this episode we speak to the award-winning singer and musician from the Seychelles who goes by the stage name of Auspitious. The self-made music star has a fan base comprising of young and mature followers.  He tells us how hard work, perseverance and above all, humility have helped him to achieve success in his career. 

EP.7 - Veronique Herminie - Elected Chairperson of ATAF Women In Tax Network

In this special episode to mark International Women's Day we pay tribute to women in leadership. The newly elected Chairperson of the Board of ATAF Women in Taxation Network and Former Commissioner General of the Seychelles Revenue Commission, Veronique Herminie speaks about her leadership journey and how it may have inspired other young women.

EP.6 - Yemi Adamolekum - Executive Director of the NGO Enough Is Enough

In this episode Yemi Adamolekun who is the Executive Director of the NGO Enough Is Enough talks about how her organisation seeks to create a positive impact on governance in her home country Nigeria through an initiative named Register, Select, Vote, Protect (RSVP).

EP.5 - Ambassador Ronny Jumeau, Roving Ambassador for SIDS (DOCK) and Former Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles at the UN

Ambassador Ronny Jumeau who is the Roving Ambassador for SIDS (DOCK) and Former Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the United Nations speaks on sustainable use of ocean resources and ocean sustainability. Is there a difference between the two phrases that often used interchangeably when speaking on a sustainable ocean? Find out more in this episode.

EP.4 - Professor Asha Kanwar - Former President & CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning and Chairperson of UNESCO IITE

Professor Asha Kanwar who is the former President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning and Chairperson of the UNESCO International Institute for Technology in Education gives a motivational presentation to encourage the youth to adopt positive lifestyles in shaping the country to its highest level of development in areas of education, health and environmental protection.

EP.3 - Suketu Patel - Former First Vice President of CAF

The Former First Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Suketu Patel talks on the benefits of using sports as a tool for promoting positive lifestyle choices.