Constructive Voices is an award-winning global platform that aims to break down silos in the built environment to accelerate positive change.
Through global conversations with change-makers, we inform our audience about some of the most important concepts and solutions of today.
The Constructive Voices team investigates topics such as green building, biodiversity, renewable energy, nature-positive solutions, AI, resilient building and more.
Hosts to date have included Jackie De Burca, Henry McDonald, Peter Finn, Steve Randall, Emma Nicholson and Sarah Austin.
Our vision is to partner with as many companies and individuals as possible to feature the positive work that they are doing. Making Constructive Voices the Go-To resource for global information and ideas on positive methods for a more sustainable built environment and world.
Our team is dedicated to exploring and promoting sustainability, biodiversity and innovation.
We talk to world-renowned experts, local people, businesses and students in our quest to document and inspire positive, historic changes required for these challenging times.
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Constructive Voices is an award-winning global platform that aims to break down silos in the built environment to accelerate positive change.
Through global conversations with change-makers, we inform our audience about some of the most important concepts and solutions of today.
The Constructive Voices team investigates topics such as green building, biodiversity, renewable energy, nature-positive solutions, AI, resilient building and more.
Hosts to date have included Jackie De Burca, Henry McDonald, Peter Finn, Steve Randall, Emma Nicholson and Sarah Austin.
Our vision is to partner with as many companies and individuals as possible to feature the positive work that they are doing. Making Constructive Voices the Go-To resource for global information and ideas on positive methods for a more sustainable built environment and world.
Our team is dedicated to exploring and promoting sustainability, biodiversity and innovation.
We talk to world-renowned experts, local people, businesses and students in our quest to document and inspire positive, historic changes required for these challenging times.
Damien Queally of Plan International on Empowering Youth for Sustainable Change
Constructive Voices
33 minutes 38 seconds
6 days ago
Damien Queally of Plan International on Empowering Youth for Sustainable Change
In this Youth Month special, Plan International’s Chief Programme Officer Damien Queally joins youth host Ciara O’Brien to unpack what truly locally led, gender-responsive programming looks like—especially where climate shocks meet the built environment.
“If you’re not bringing young voices in, you’re making decisions with your eyes closed.”
From safe, climate-resilient schools and health centres to inclusive streets, water systems, and shelters that protect girls, Damien makes the case for community-owned solutions that put young people—particularly girls—at the centre of how we design, govern, and maintain the places we live.
Tune into Plan International Chief Programmes Officer, Damien Queally, and Plan International Global Young Influencer, Ciara O’Brien, as they discuss their work with Plan International, a global organisation focused on improving the lives of girls and women in the developing world in a sustainable and equitable way. Their conversation focuses around their approach to this work, youth leadership within the organisation, and current affairs.
Damien Queally Plan International
“We shouldn’t be in a community for 30 or 40 years—our job is to help build self-reliance and shift ownership locally.”
As Plan International focuses on International Day of the Girl 2025, we dive into the campaign in more detail. The launch of the 2025 State of the World Girls Report has caused a stir in the international community. Damien and Ciara explore the specifics of the research and the gl...
Constructive Voices
Constructive Voices is an award-winning global platform that aims to break down silos in the built environment to accelerate positive change.
Through global conversations with change-makers, we inform our audience about some of the most important concepts and solutions of today.
The Constructive Voices team investigates topics such as green building, biodiversity, renewable energy, nature-positive solutions, AI, resilient building and more.
Hosts to date have included Jackie De Burca, Henry McDonald, Peter Finn, Steve Randall, Emma Nicholson and Sarah Austin.
Our vision is to partner with as many companies and individuals as possible to feature the positive work that they are doing. Making Constructive Voices the Go-To resource for global information and ideas on positive methods for a more sustainable built environment and world.
Our team is dedicated to exploring and promoting sustainability, biodiversity and innovation.
We talk to world-renowned experts, local people, businesses and students in our quest to document and inspire positive, historic changes required for these challenging times.
