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| Description | Today 1.3 billion people live in extreme poverty. Tonight 900 million will go to bed hungry. Yet our world has never been richer. Christian Aid believes that poverty can and must be ended. Listen to regular podcasts from the Communications Team at Christian Aid as we meet the people and see the work that is transforming the lives of poor people in more than 60 countries around the world. To find out more, visit www.christianaid.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @CA_global. Leave us a message by using the record button below or by calling: 0118 413 8274 | |
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1. El Salvador: The Storm Without a Name http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.36Mb) Description: In October 2011 Tropical Depression 12E swept through Central America, bringing with it huge levels of devastation in El Salvador in particular. The storm may not have been given a big name, but it had a big impact, and caused more flooding than Hurricane Mitch in 1998. Despite the scale of this disaster, very few lives were lost, and this is thanks to the work of Christian Aid partners over the past ten years. In this podcast we hear from Carolina Amaya who works with partner UNES (Salvadorian Ecological Unit). She describes the scale of the floods, but also the way in which the communities they work with are far better prepared to face the storm. |
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2. Durban outcome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.72Mb) Description: In December last year, delegates from all over the world met in Durban for the annual UN climate change negotiations. A deal was struck which was heralded as paving the way for a new agreement on emissions reductions. But beyond the hype, what does the outcome really mean and what are the implications for the countries most at risk from climate change? Christian Aid's senior adviser on climate change Mohamed Adow explains. |
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3. Egypt one year on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.79Mb) Description: It’s exactly 12 months today (January 25th) since the start of dramatic changes in Egypt. In this podcast Phoebe Aranki-Stoves, Christian Aid’s programme manager for Egypt talks about how Christian Aid partners responded to the social and economic challenges following the popular uprisings, and answers the critical question: where now for Egypt? |
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4. Inequality in India: the case for aid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 4.27Mb) Description: There are an estimated 400 million poor people living in India, one of the most unequal societies in the world. While economic development over recent decades has created pockets of wealth, poverty remains entrenched and widespread. In this podcast, Christian Aid’s Anand Kumar talks about the importance of tackling inequality in India and addressing the deep structural causes of poverty based on caste, ethnic, gender and religious discrimination. http://www.christianaid.org.uk/whatwedo/asia/india.aspx |
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5. Lives lost & life re-found: living with HIV in Tajikistan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 4.95Mb) Description: Tahmina shares her moving story of how she has come to live positively with HIV. Despite facing the trauma of losing both her young daughter and husband, with the support of Christian Aid's partner in Tajikistan, the Centre for Mental Health and HIV/Aids, she has re-made her life and become a beacon of support for other women living with HIV. |
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6. Kenya reflections: KENWA children’s home http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.88Mb) Description: There are a staggering 1.4 million Kenyan children who have lost one or both parents as a result of HIV. The luckiest will see grandparents and other family and community members steps in to provide love and care. But many more will be left to fend for themselves. In her fourth and final reflection from Kenya Amy Merone, regional coordinator for Oxford, looks back on her visit to a children’s home run by Christian Aid partner KENWA in Machakos. |
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7. East Africa food crisis appeal: Update http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.68Mb) Description: Drought combined with rising food prices has left the east and the horn of Africa, especially Kenya and Ethiopia, facing a food crisis. In August 2011, Christian Aid’s Branwen Niclas travelled to Kenya to find out how Christian Aid’s partner Christian Community Services (CCS) is helping communities face some of the driest conditions in 60 years. In this podcast, Branwen talks to Timothy Makutu, of CCS, about the effects of the drought and what is being done to alleviate the impact on the most vulnerable. She also reflects on her experience of meeting those most affected. For more information on our work in East Africa, and to donate to the appeal, visit: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/current/east-africa-food-crisis-appeal/index.aspx |
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8. Kenya reflections: Asunta and Jackline http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.27Mb) Description: The scale of the HIV epidemic in Kenya is so vast that an estimated 1.4 million children have lost one or both parents as a result of the virus. When Amy Merone, Christian Aid’s regional coordinator for Oxford visited Korogocho slum in Nairobi she found that many children – like 15-year-old Jackline – have been left to cope alone. Christian Aid partner KENWA is a lifeline for children like Jackline, providing food parcels for her young family. |
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9. Kenya reflection: Rogers and Celestine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.24Mb) Description: At around 1.5 million, Kenya has the fourth highest number of people living with HIV. The cost of responding to the virus has been immense for the country and while antiretrovirals and other medicines are provided free, nongovernmental organisations have had to step in to help meet people's other needs. Ahead of Christian Aid's Christmas Appeal, which looks at at a project run by ADS, Nyanza, Christian Aid and Virgin Unite, the non profit foundation of the Virgin Group, regional coordinator Amy Merone visited Kenya to find out more about our work. In this short reflection edited by BBC Merseyside, Amy talks about how this work is changing lives. |
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10. Kenya reflections: Inspiring women, challenging HIV http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.28Mb) Description: At around 1.5 million, Kenya has the fourth highest number of people living with HIV. The cost of responding to the virus has been immense for the country and while antiretrovirals and other medicines are provided free, nongovernmental organisations have had to step in to help meet people's other needs. Ahead of Christian Aid's Christmas Appeal, which looks at the work of local partners in Kenya, regional coordinator Amy Merone visited Kenya to find out more about our work. In this short reflection edited by BBC Merseyside, Amy talks about how this work is changing lives. |
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11. Stigma Under the Lens: Joanne's story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.03Mb) Description: This World AIDS Day, Christian Aid and Magnum Photos present powerful stories of brave people around the world who are living with HIV under the shadow of stigma. Joanne from the UK was shocked to be diagnosed HIV-positive after her first sexual relationship 12 years ago. It is estimated that 85,000 people were living with HIV in the UK, as of 2009 (UNAIDS), but many people are unaware of their status. Although Joanne says there is ‘massive stigma and discrimination around HIV’, she is one of very few British women who talk openly about their status. Explore all our slideshows and help us challenge HIV stigma around the world: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/hiv |
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12. Stigma under the lens: James' story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.57Mb) Description: This World AIDS Day, Christian Aid and Magnum Photos present powerful stories of brave people around the world who are living with HIV under the shadow of stigma. James from Kenya was sacked from his truck-driving job on the Mombasa Highway when his employer found out he was HIV positive. In Kenya, 1.5 million people are living with HIV. Free antiretroviral treatment has revolutionised the lives of many, but stigma and discrimination continue to hamper an effective response to the virus and can discourage people from getting tested and seeking the support they need. Explore all our slideshows and help us challenge HIV stigma around the world: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/hiv |
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13. Observing the DRC elections - Nov 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.95Mb) Description: On 28 November, voters in DRC go to the polls for their second democratic elections in over forty years. In a process fraught with difficulties and challenges, we find out how EURAC, a european network of 50 ngos concerned about Central Africa, and Christian Aid are providing support. Christian Aid's communications officer Tori Ray, speaks with Donatella Rostagno from EURAC and ex-MP Judy Mallaber about the mission to send 100 international election observers to work alongside national civil society organisations to observe the elections. To find out more about Christian Aid's work on accountable governance across the world, visit www.christianaid.org.uk |
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14. HIV: Stigma Under The Lens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 4.86Mb) Description: Christian Aid has partnered with Magnum Photos to launch ‘Stigma Under The Lens’, a series of thought-provoking audio-photographic slideshows for World AIDS day featuring brave people around the world living with HIV under the shadow of stigma. In this podcast Winnie Ssanyu Sseruma, Advocacy officer for HIV at Christian Aid talks about HIV related stigma. Stigma Under the Lens launches on 28th November. Click this link for further information: http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/stigma-under-the-lens/ |
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15. Campaigning for HIV treatment in the DRC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.07Mb) Description: In the lead up to World AIDS Day, Christian Aid Communications Officer Ally Carnwath reflects on how the Christian Aid-supported CAHAC campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo led to the introduction of a law protecting the rights of people living with HIV and extended access to life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) medication to some of the country’s poorest people. Starting in 2005, Community Action against HIV/AIDS in the Congo, organised a range of awareness-raising activities, including the country’s biggest ever HIV demonstration, which saw almost 10,000 AIDS activists take to the streets for simultaneous marches across all 11 of the country’s provinces. Finance for ARV treatment remains a problem but thanks to CAHAC’s pressure on the government, the number of people under ARV treatment has risen from 4,000 to 32,000 in the past five years. |
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16. A Growing Voice: Women in Sierra Leone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.56Mb) Description: If it's been a long and difficult road for Sierra Leone to emerge from the shadows of its decade-long civil war, it's been an even longer journey for Sierra Leonean women to make their voices heard. But now things are changing... When communications officer Antoinette Powell visited some of the communities where they are working, she found that with the help of local organisations Network Movement for Justice and Development and the Methodist Church of Sierra Leone, women are not simply speaking out but are beginning to take the lead in building a stronger future for their communities. |
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17. Upholding labour rights in the Middle East http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 5.52Mb) Description: In this interview we hear direct from two of Christian Aid’s partners in the Middle East who are working to improve labour rights for marginalised groups in their countries. Christeen Bushra works for Wadi el Nil, an organisation that helps quarry workers in Egypt. Quarry workers have to contend with hazardous working conditions, little pay, and even fewer human rights. Wadi el Nil has been working to establish trade unions to represent quarry workers, and provide training and equipment to improve safety in the workplace. Jesssica Nevo works for Christian Aid partner Kav LaOved, in Israel, and talks about how marginalised groups such as migrant workers are excluded from Israel’s labour laws, and subject to discrimination and abuse of their human rights. Kav LaOved has seen major successes this year in challenging the treatment of migrant workers and improving their legal rights. |
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18. Emergencies under the radar: Christian Aid responds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.52Mb) Description: Emergencies under the radar: Christian Aid responds We’ve probably all heard about the tsunami, the Haiti earthquake and food crisis in East Africa, but what about the millions of people around the world affected by the smaller scale emergencies that don’t make the headlines. This podcast looks at emergencies caused by flooding, how they affect poor communities and how Christian Aid can respond even when they most people in the UK aren’t even aware of them. In October 2011, Christian Aid is currently responding to three flood related emergencies in Cambodia, the Philippines and Central America to find out more information about the emergency and Christian Aid’s response, or to donate to our emergencies fund, please visit http://www.christianaid.org.uk Cambodia floods http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/areas-of-concern/cambodia-floods.aspx Central America floods and landslides http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/areas-of-concern/floods-landslides-central-america.aspx Philippines typhoons http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/areas-of-concern/typhoon-nesat-hits-philippines.aspx |
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19. West Bank reflections http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.30Mb) Description: In this podcast, Christian Aid’s regional coordinator for Oxford, Amy Merone, reflects upon her first trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. From conversations with soldiers in Hebron about humanity, to travelling with a mobile health clinic, Amy reflects upon the shock, inspiration and challenge behind visiting this part of the world. |
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20. Growing harmony in DRC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.50Mb) Description: A series of projects to help repair relationships between soldiers and civilians in troubled eastern DRC has brought the two groups together in unexpected ways. I spent several days with Congolese soldiers and villagers in North Kivu province to find out how Christian Aid partner CBCA has been rebuilding trust in an area blighted by violence towards civilians by armed groups. In this reflection a few weeks ahead of elections in DRC, I look at how CBCA has been supporting reform from within the Congolese army and how a church choir in the tiny village of Kibati provides a small glimpse of a more peaceful future for the region. Useful links: http://www.christianaid.org.uk & http://www.congonow.org/ |
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21. An epic march for justice across India http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 6.23Mb) Description: It’s been a week of debate over the Indian governments newly drawn poverty line, with activists calling it an attempt to cut costs and hide India’s poor. More of the world’s poor live in India than in sub-Saharan Africa. So it’s fitting that last Sunday 2 October, the anniversary of Gandhi’s birthday and the UN international day of non-violence, representatives of Christian Aid partner Ekta Parishad began a 13-month long journey across India to transform the lives of hundreds of millions of Indians living in poverty. Its climax will see 100,000 landless people, some barefoot, march for a month from Gwalior to Delhi in October and November 2012, in one of the biggest non-violent campaigns the world has ever witnessed. Returning from a weekend of lobbying the UK government in Manchester at Christian Aid’s Bearing Witness event, communications officer Sarah Filbey reflects on the synergy between the weekend’s events here in the UK and those taking place in India and elsewhere. Ekta Parishad’s director Rajaghopal is amongst the group undertaking the more than year-long journey across 25 Indian states to mobilize and prepare people in advance of next year’s pinnacle March for Justice. Earlier this year we met Rajagopal ahead of his epic journey and in this podcast he helps us understand the motivation behind this ambitious and potentially historic venture. Links: More on Ekta Parishad’s epic march for justice across India on our corporate website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/whatwedo/in-focus/india-march-for-justice/index.aspx and check out the photo stream on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianaidimages/sets/72157627759508299/ |
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22. East Africa food crisis appeal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.38Mb) Description: Registered as the greatest humanitarian crisis today; drought, displacement and conflict continues to affect millions of people in the East and Horn of Africa. In this interview, Genevieve Lomax speaks with Natalie Dale, a member of the Christian Aid Humanitarian Team, who has recently returned from Dadaab refugee camp in North Eastern Kenya. Natalie considers the situation in the camps, the overcrowding people are experiencing, and the measures Christian Aid and ACT Alliance partner the Lutheran World Federation are taking to ensure the people’s immediate needs are met. For more information on our work in East Africa, and to donate to the appeal, visit: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/current/east-africa-food-crisis-appeal/index.aspx - Many thanks for your much needed support. |
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23. Pakistan floods - one year on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.27Mb) Description: In 2010, around 20 million people were affected by the horrific floods of the July/August monsoon season. At the time, 11 million people were made homeless, and an area the size of England was submerged under water. Through its partner Church World Service-Pakistan/Afghanistan (CWS-P/A), Christian Aid responded to the needs of 140,000 people in the twelve months after the floods. In this podcast Marvin Parvez - the director of CWS-P/A - speaks to Communications Officer Susan Barry about the challenges of working in this complex country, dealing with issues including increased levels of poverty and security threats. Find out more at: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/past/pakistan-floods-2010/index.aspx |
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24. About this channel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 1.12Mb) Description: Ally Carnwarth introduces this new podcast channel from the communications team here at Christian Aid. He invites you to join the team as we travel around the world hearing from the people who matter most – the people living in poverty and those working with Christian Aid to improve their lives. On this channel, you'll hear inspiring tales of hope and resilience and shocking accounts of hardship and injustice. Follow Ally and the rest of us in the team - @ca_global on Twitter. |
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