Afleveringen
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Robin, an ordained Minister at Beckenham Methodist Church (BMC), Christchurch. Born in Raleigh North Carolina, so named after Sir Walter Raleigh who played a leading role in the colonisation of North America. Robin a Presbyterian, has in recent years "jumped ship" after an approach by BMC Trustees offering her their Minister's position. Robin sensed at a young age a call to Ministry. Her University Degree lead to teaching for 2 years and then to the Colombia Theological Seminary and more.
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At 83, Mrs Faye Cran, affectionately known as Mama Kuku, continues her impactful charity work in Tanzania. From feeding starving children in the 1980s to providing safe housing for people with leprosy and empowering vulnerable women and children, her philanthropic journey spans decades. Despite limited resources her determination remains unshaken. With a focus on sustainable development, she has helped transform countless lives through education, healthcare and community building.
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A privilege to have a conversation with Bishop Ellie 47, (her life dedicated to all goodness) born in Yorkshire, informative years in her birthplace, a Rotary Youth Exchange to Johannesburg, a Rotary Scholarship to Victoria University Wellington, gaining Master of Development Studies and Theology, remained in New Zealand, appointed Anglican Deacon, Priest, Vicar and Assistant Bishop Wellington, returned to UK, currently Bishop of Hull, Diocese of York. Anglican Revival in UK.
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Josie Pagani's vocationally diverse to say the least complimented with a variety of other interests. Born in NZ, moved when 5 to the Cotwolds UK. Her informative years amongst actors and writers, finishing her education through to University. Returned to NZ firstly working with camera crew in the film industry. Subsequently moved into political arena in parliamentary offices with high ranking MPs. From there, into Aid and Development with MFAT and so on. Currently CEO ChildFund.Stuart talks with a person of action creating positive change in their communities.
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People's path in life to give back is determined in childhood. The catalyst : a caring family and community engagement. At 22, Andy volunteered to work with street children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Life changing. Back in New Zealand fundraising for children in Uganda and elsewhere. Over next 6 years, volunteered working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, onto Afghanistan, Lebanon, the Philippines, Myanmar. Programme Manager with Tearfund New Zealand in 2017 and World Vision from 2022
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In 2004 Michael joined the Council for International Development, subsequently with the New Zealand Govt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then more latterly with Anglican Missions.
Before embarking into the workforce, Michael had gained a Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Planning with Massey University and a Masters in International Development at Victoria.
Heritage Buildings and Generational Change are just two of challenges facing the NGO sector that Michael comments on. -
My guest is Joli Wescombe. Joli has been on the Management Committee and board of Hamlin Fistula NZ since 2015. With a background in midwifery, Joli brings a passion and knowledge of maternal health in developing countries especially Ethiopia. The Hamlin Model of Care is a world-leading approach to treating fistula care and delivery to treat the injury.
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International Development and Humanitarian Support - Guests Sam London - Council for International Development (CID) and Sue van Schreven - Orphans Aid International (OAI). Sam gives an overview as to the benefit of CID as a membership organisation for 94 New Zealand International Agencies incl. advocacy, sector networking and standards and relationships with public and private sector donors. OAI is a CID member and Sue acknowledges the value of opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing that membership organisations bring. Sue introduces listeners to OAI and a special event for donors to consider in marking their 20th anniversary.
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Yvonne, born in Golden Bay, a fascinating childhood growing up in rural communities. Moving around New Zealand continued after marriage to a member of the Police. Christchurch has been home since 1985. Served on the Shirley Papanui Community Board until 2010, Chair of the New Zealand Community Boards Executive Committee for 6 years. Established the Confident Driving Programme in 2007, coordinated the Positive Ageing Expo for 13 years, Community Advisory Committee Member - CDHB for 6years.
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Baraka gives an overview of Tanzania prior to Independence and since. As well as his personal journey, he entices listeners to visit Tanzania either as tourists or to establish business and investment opportunities. As a developing country with a population of 62 million, school education and health services are free, there is huge development in hydro electricity and transport with rail linking Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.
