IASFM20 Podcast Series – IASFM20

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IASFM20 Podcast Series

IASFM20 and the Washington University in St. Louis proudly present to you the IASFM20 Podcast Series.

Listen to the full episodes on RDI UREF’s Memento podcast channel at Spotify or find the link for individual episode below. 

In this episode, Staci Martin talks to Craig Mortley, a University of Connecticut PhD student, about belonging for queer asylum seekers and integrating those with lived experience into decision-making. He shares his journey through the US asylum system, his work with the LGBTQ Asylum Task Force, and his project "Making Worcester Home" that explores young refugee experiences using photovoice, community mapping, and journaling.

In this episode, we hear Shahida Aman shares her insights on Afghan refugee social protection in Pakistan, Hafsar Tameesuddin discusses Rohingya rights and Southeast Asian displacement, Reqqa Salem talks about Al Mahatta Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan. Meanwhile, Hala Ahmed focuses on Sisterhood’s work with Indonesian women refugees, and Jaya Dantas shares about her photovoice project with Ukrainian displaced people in Western Australia and her impressions of the conference.

In this episode, Aireen Andal speaks with Hotmauli Sidabalok, Agung Waskitoadi, Christopher Estallo, and Rowena Soriaga about their research in Semarang, Indonesia, and Bohol, Philippines. They share personal stories from their fieldworks in communities affected by tidal flooding and typhoons, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the communities, the collaborative efforts between researchers and local governments, and the hope that arises from community planning and advocacy.

In this episode, Aireen Andal speaks with artist-scholar Lerato Islam about how ATAR uses theatre to explore research questions with participants, making it participatory action research that benefits all, emphasizing ATAR's ability to produce rich data, challenge traditional knowledge systems, and humanize research. While acknowledging challenges like funding and control, Islam highlights ATAR's power to reveal varied truths through creative outputs like plays and films.

In this episode, Aireen Andal talks to Mumtaz Chopan about his installation for the conference, “Museum of Shredded Memory”, what it means to him and why he chose to use different mediums to convey the meaning. Akino Tahir also talks to Tasnia Prova about her photoethnography project, “Shackle in Motion”, which was submitted as a creative abstract and focused on climate migrants in Dhaka's informal settlements.

The episode features reports about various side events. Ignite Stage organized by PechaKucha Night Jogja features, among others, ARKOM Indonesia and Wadas Melawan, discussing urban and development induced displacement in Indonesia. Ignite Stage organized by Emplace Youth Initiative highlights refugee youth-led initiatives and challenges. Conference exhibitors from Maahee Craft and Marjin Kiri also share their insights on participating in the conference.

In this episode, Realisa Masardi shares her personal experience as a conference co-chair, reflecting on the collaborative efforts, challenges, and the enriching journey of organizing the event. Akino Tahir also talks to Mitra Naseh and Jihye Lee from the Washington University in St. Louis (Wash U) about their research on the economic integration of resettled refugees in the United States, emphasizing a multidimensional approach beyond just employment. Wash U is a sponsor to IASFM and also supports the IASFM20 podcast series.