Wales, Africa and the World

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Wales, Africa and the World. The podcast from Hub Cymru Africa, championing global solidarity, international development and the connections between Wales, Africa, and beyond.

  1. 5d ago

    Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner | Episode 28

    In this episode, I’m joined by Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. His independent role, under the Well-being of Future Generations Act, is to support and challenge Wales to make decisions in the best interests of people who aren’t born yet. In this episode we look at the role of the Commissioner, the impact of the seminal Well-being of Future Generations Act and how Wales’ role in global responsibility ties in with delivering for future generations. ••• Presenter:  Peter Frederick Gilbey Guest:  Derek Walker ••• Important links: Future Generations Commissioner: futuregenerations.wales  Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (2015): futuregenerations.wales/discover/about-future-generations-commissioner/future-generations-act-2015  Leadership Academy: futuregenerations.wales/explore/leadership-academy ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

    Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner | Episode 28

  2. Jul 30

    Dr Edna Adan Ismail - the mother of women's health care | Episode 27

    In this episode, we welcome Dr Edna Adan Ismail, a renowned leader in maternal health, public health leadership and the mother of women’s health care in Somaliland. Her many achievements include the founding of the Edna Adan University and Hospital, which has significantly reduced maternal mortality in Somaliland, and her tireless campaign to end female genital mutilation (FGM) around the world. ••• Presenters:  Peter Frederick Gilbey Oreoluwa Ojelade Guest:  Dr Edna Adan Ismail ••• Important links: Support the Edna Adan Foundation: justgiving.com/charity/edna-adan-foundation For residents of Canada or the United States of America, support the Edna Adan Hospital here: friendsofedna.org  Courses offered by Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences: Advanced Healthcare Practice (MSc) and Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc) ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

    Dr Edna Adan Ismail - the mother of women's health care | Episode 27

  3. Jun 24

    Fair Trade Wales and the fair trade movement | Episode 26

    In this episode, we’re discussing Fair Trade Wales, the wider fair trade movement and how consumers in Wales and around the world can make a big impact with a small change. ••• Presenters: Peter Frederick Gilbey Ore Ojelade Guest Millie Belding, Fair Trade Wales Important links: Fair Trade Wales Fairtrade Fortnight Fair Pay Campaign Research shows that 7 out of 10 (67%) people in Wales consider the ethical production of goods to be important when making purchasing decisions. ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

    Fair Trade Wales and the fair trade movement | Episode 26

  4. May 29

    The power of community memory with Ophelia Dos Santos | Episode 25

    In this episode, Oreoluwa Ojelade is joined by Ophelia Dos Santos to discuss Black history, storytelling, archives, and the importance of preserving community memory in Wales. Together, they explore the impact of the Kumbukumbu Project, the role of oral histories and community archives, representation within museums, and why Black history must be recognised as part of the national story.  ••• Presenter: Oreoluwa Ojelade Guest : Ophelia Dos Santos ••• Important links : https://kumbukumbu.wales/ https://opheliadossantos.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9028c98da2836b1bc591d7e48&id=86cf21baac   ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

    The power of community memory with Ophelia Dos Santos | Episode 25

  5. Apr 30

    The 2026 Senedd election | Episode 24

    In this episode, we’re joined by Bethan Sayed, head of politics and advocacy at Climate Cymru to dive in to the main parties’ manifestos for the 2026 Senedd election on the 7th of May and what they’re saying about Wales’ role in the world and global solidarity. Climate Cymru is an active movement made up of over 400 diverse organisations from across Welsh society, including business, innovation, education, third sector, community groups and thousands of supporters from across Wales, of which Hub Cymru Africa is a member. We share a desire for urgent, fair action to address the climate and nature emergencies. ••• Presenter: Peter Frederick Gilbey Guest: Bethan Sayed ••• Important links: Climate Cymru: climate.cymru Global Climate Justice Group: climate.cymru/global-climate-justice-group Cymru Together Collective: together.cymru  ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders. ••• #Cymru #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalSolidarity #Wales #World #International #Global #Solidarity #Undod

  6. Mar 26

    Size of Wales and International Women's Day | Episode 23

    In this episode, we’re joined by Barbara Davies-Quy, deputy director of Size of Wales and Deborah Nabulobi, a Gender Champion and Community leader from Bumaena village, Mbale in Uganda. Size of Wales work with indigenous and local people worldwide to grow trees and protect at least 2 million hectares of tropical forests – an area the size of Wales. In this episode, we talk about the partnership between Wales and Uganda, the Welsh Government’s tree planting programme, the successes in reforestation and women’s empowerment, the upcoming Senedd election and marking International Women’s Day. ••• Presenter: Peter Frederick Gilbey Guests: Barbara Davies-Quy Deborah Nabulobi ••• Important links: Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise Global Forest Watch Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa Programme ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

  7. Feb 26

    The Orphanage Myth with Mark Riley | Episode 22

    In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Riley from Hope and Homes for Children. Mark has been campaigning for decades to end orphanages and return children to family-based care. We discuss the problem, its links with colonialism, the inspiring work being done to combat it and the inspirational success stories. ••• Presenter: Peter Frederick Gilbey Guest: Mark Riley ••• Important links: Hope and Homes for Children Better Care Network “Decolonising tourism and development: from orphanage tourism to community empowerment in Cambodia” The shocking truth about orphanages Why we need to end the era of orphanages by Tara Winkler Transform Alliance Africa Cambodian Children’s Trust ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

  8. Jan 29

    Wales' Nation of Sanctuary | Episode 21

    Happy New Year! January's episode is welcoming Beth Kidd from the Welsh Refugee Council and Dr. Numair Masud from Glitter Cymru to talk about Cymru's Nation of Sanctuary policy. The Welsh Refugee Council has for 35 years, been supporting sanctuary seekers in Wales to build new futures in Cymru. Glitter Cymru is an LGBTQ+ community group supporting LGBTQ+ global majority individuals including asylum seekers and refugees. •• Presenter: Peter Frederick Gilbey Guests: Beth Kidd, Head of Governance and Impact at the Welsh Refugee Council Dr Numair Masud, Co-Chair and Treasurer of Glitter Cymru. ••• The Welsh Refugee Council’s Nation of Sanctuary Awards are currently accepting nominations, which are open until the 14th of February covering ten categories including volunteer of the year, young person of the year, and more! Get in touch with Glitter Cymru to get involved with their work at glittercymru@gmail.com. ••• Hub Cymru Africa is Wales’ leading international development and global solidarity organisation. We support organisations across Wales in building sustainable links and projects in partnership with organisations in Africa and beyond. Find out more about us and access support via our website: hubcymruafrica.wales. Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Global Health Partnerships. We are members of the UK Alliance of International Development Network Organisations and a founding member of Citizens Initiatives for Global Solidarity in Europe. Read more about our partners and funders here: hubcymruafrica.wales/partners-funders.

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Wales, Africa and the World. The podcast from Hub Cymru Africa, championing global solidarity, international development and the connections between Wales, Africa, and beyond.

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    Hub Cymru Africa
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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