Optimistic Voices

Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss
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Optimistic Voices

Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.

  1. HOW WE GOT HERE - PART TWO ; Radical Collaboration and Redefining Mission Work 25 YEARS OF HELPING CHILDREN WORLDWIDE

    4 DAYS AGO

    HOW WE GOT HERE - PART TWO ; Radical Collaboration and Redefining Mission Work 25 YEARS OF HELPING CHILDREN WORLDWIDE

    Send us a textCurious about how sustainable development models can transform entire communities? Our latest episode promises to unravel this by sitting down with Melody Curtis, the inspiring Executive Director of Helping Children Worldwide. Discover how her organization transitioned from temporary relief to an empowerment approach, fostering resilient communities and strong families. Melody shares uplifting success stories of families gaining independence, and our program strategist Laura emp...

    1h 5m
  2. Celebrating 25 Years of Local Empowerment and Global Collaboration

    DEC 2

    Celebrating 25 Years of Local Empowerment and Global Collaboration

    Send us a textExplore the power of transformation and empowerment in this special retrospective episode of Optimistic Voices. Join Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel Nabeu, and Yasmin Vaughn as we promise to uncover the compelling journey of Helping Children Worldwide (HCW) through 2024, celebrating remarkable milestones and visionary shifts in global leadership. We reflect on standout episodes that shed light on crucial topics like maternal and child health improvements in Sierra Leone, transitioni...

    59 min
  3. Be the Change: Taking the Lead in Child Welfare in the Global South

    NOV 4

    Be the Change: Taking the Lead in Child Welfare in the Global South

    Send us a textJoin us on a transformative journey as we explore the profound shift from orphanage care to family-based support in Sierra Leone and beyond. Featuring insights from George Kulanda, the case management supervisor at the Child Reintegration Center, and David Titus Musa, a senior consultant at the Center, this episode promises a deep dive into the complexities and triumphs of reintegrating children into family environments. From engaging with orphanage leaders to collaborating with...

    1h 22m
  4. Volunteering Beyond Borders: The Reality and Impact of Peace Corps Service in Sierra Leone

    OCT 7

    Volunteering Beyond Borders: The Reality and Impact of Peace Corps Service in Sierra Leone

    Send us a textEver wonder what it truly means to be a part of the Peace Corps, especially in a country with such a rich history like Sierra Leone? Our guests, Nat Kofi Abu-Bonsrah, a current volunteer, and Michael Lee, a returned volunteer and president of Friends of Sierra Leone, share their inspiring journeys. Nat provides a unique perspective on his role in sustainable development, while Michael reveals the continued commitment of Friends of Sierra Leone to foster positive change and colla...

    41 min
  5. "I Grew up in an Orphanage in Africa" - From Orphanage to Adulthood: Resilience and Adaptation in Sierra Leone's Care Leavers

    SEP 5

    "I Grew up in an Orphanage in Africa" - From Orphanage to Adulthood: Resilience and Adaptation in Sierra Leone's Care Leavers

    Send us a textWhat happens when five remarkable young adults transition from the regimented life of an orphanage to the uncharted reality of post-orphanage life? Join us on Optimistic Voices as we welcome these inspirational individuals who grew up at the Child Rescue Center Orphanage in Sierra Leone and now stand as influential care leaders. From navigating transportation challenges and irregular meal times to adapting to a lack of protection and electricity, their stories are a testament to...

    1h 10m
  6. Engage Your Church with NGOs; Pastors Provide Perspective on Uniting Communities

    AUG 5

    Engage Your Church with NGOs; Pastors Provide Perspective on Uniting Communities

    Send us a textWhat if your church could transform lives across the globe while strengthening your local community? Discover how two Virginia pastors, Reverend Gina Anderson-Cloud and Reverend Jason Duley, have achieved this through enduring partnerships with NonProfits such as She Believes in Me, CornerStone, Backpack Buddies, and Helping Children Worldwide. Hosted by Emmanuel Nabieu, this episode of the Optimistic Voices Podcast takes you behind the scenes of church/nonprofit collaborations ...

    1h 4m
  7. A Return to African Ideals: Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone

    JUL 7

    A Return to African Ideals: Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone

    Send us a textWhy do African social workers believe that it is essential that local governments, foreign donors, and parents understand that children living in orphanages should be returned to family homes? Join us as we explore the profound journey and epic revelations of two social workers devoting their careers to making this change across the continent of Africa, starting with orphanages in their own country. David Musa and Rosamund Palmer from the Child Reintegration Center (CRC) i...

    56 min
  8. Leaving Sponsorship Behind - Pitfalls and Benefits.

    JUN 5

    Leaving Sponsorship Behind - Pitfalls and Benefits.

    Send us a textDiscover the unforeseen ripple effects of child sponsorship programs with Dr. Laura Horvath, Jared Scheppman, and Kelly Strong as we dissect the challenges and triumphs in philanthropy's evolving landscape. As we navigate this complex terrain, our guests reveal how well-intentioned aid can sometimes miss the mark, inadvertently creating dependencies that hobble the very communities they intend to uplift. With a watchmaker's precision, we analyze the intricacies of international ...

    43 min
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Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.

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  • Creator
    Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Optimistic Voices
  • Show Website
    Optimistic Voices

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