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Pod Worldwide

Want to know more about the world and the challenges and solutions to some of the most pressing issues for humanity? Pod Worldwide is a monthly podcast from Concern Worldwide - an Irish humanitarian organisation – exploring stories from communities facing climate change, hunger, conflict, natural disasters and inequality, and finding out what’s being done to address these challenges and make the world a fairer and just place. We’ll hear from young people, activists and Concern staff on the ground who are making a difference; fighting for climate justice, gender equality, and doing whatever it takes to end extreme poverty, along with other bits and bobs in between. New episodes every month.

  1. SEP 18

    Special episode: Highlights from Season 1 of Pod Worldwide

    In this special episode of Pod Worldwide we bring you some of the highlights from season 1 including: How a motor bike helps reach remote communities during floods in Sierra Leone Football peace tours in Somalia What to say to climate change deniers And how former Dublin footballer, Michael Darragh MacAuley tasted his first cup of tea in Iraq

    24 min

  2. JUL 25

    12. Ibe Sesay in Sierra Leone, Concern's investigation's team & 55 years of Emergency Responses

    In the final episode of Pod Worldwide for this season: We travel to Sierra Leone with Ibe Sesay as he visits Concern’s programmes around the country  We find out what item helps with investigating allegations and complaints Concern’s investigation’s team get And we look at how emergency responses have changed over the lifetime of Concern.

    20 min

  3. JUN 21

    11. Parent groups in Ethiopia, and Gender Equality in Central African Republic

    Episode 11 of Pod Worldwide hears from Ethiopia, and how mother and father groups are helping reduce child malnutrition. We find out what item starts a conversation on traditional gender roles in Central African Republic and improves family communication and relationships. And we return to our social media comment section to try and answer why extreme poverty still exists in many countries around the world. New episodes every month.

    26 min

  4. MAY 9

    10. Starting a Humanitarian Response in Yemen, & Give Peace A Chance; How a John & Yoko Anthem is Supporting Concern's Work

    In Episode 10 of Pod Worldwide: We hear from the newest country Concern has started working in – Yemen. We find out what item ensures that children living in areas of conflict in Niger, can continue their education And one of just 50 original vinyls of Give Peace a Chance goes up for raffle for Concern. You can find out more details on how to enter that – here. New episodes every month

    25 min

  5. APR 5

    9. Thirteen years of conflict in Syria; Finding Jobs as a Young Person in Somalia

    In this episode we hear from Syria as the conflict there enters its 14th year. The image, and story behind it, that gives photographer, Mustafa Saeed hope about turning the corner on youth unemployment in Somalia And we take another dive into Concern’s social media comments section – this time addressing some very stark views on bodily autonomy and reproductive choices. New episodes every month

    23 min

  6. FEB 29

    8. Ukraine Marks Two Years of Conflict & The Power of a Photograph

    In this episode we hear from Ukraine, as it marks two years since the escalation of the conflict; what daily life is like and hopes for the future. We find out what item in Liberia is making a trip to the loo all the more pleasant AND we speak to photographers about their favourite photo they’ve taken for Concern, and why. New episodes every month.

    22 min

  7. JAN 31

    7. Life in Chad for Sudanese Refugees & Busting Some Myths in Concern's Comment Section

    In this episode, we hear from Chad, where more than half a million people from Sudan have fled since the outbreak of the conflict there in April last year. We find out what item is essential to getting cash quickly to vulnerable communities in Somalia AND we delve into some of the less than pleasant social media comments Concern receives – and get some answers. New episodes every month.

    23 min

  8. 12/18/2023

    6. Why be a Concern street fundraiser? Getting unstuck in Kenya, and on tour with Hozier

    In the latest episode, we take to the streets of Dublin with Concern's street fundraisers ahead of Christmas, to hear what it's like to approach strangers every day and why they do it. We hear from Kenya on how to get your truck unstuck when the weather plays up. And Ruth Medjber, music photographer and the pandemic’s windows photographer, takes time out from touring with Hozier to tackle our How Much Do You Know Quiz. New episodes every month.

    20 min
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About

Want to know more about the world and the challenges and solutions to some of the most pressing issues for humanity? Pod Worldwide is a monthly podcast from Concern Worldwide - an Irish humanitarian organisation – exploring stories from communities facing climate change, hunger, conflict, natural disasters and inequality, and finding out what’s being done to address these challenges and make the world a fairer and just place. We’ll hear from young people, activists and Concern staff on the ground who are making a difference; fighting for climate justice, gender equality, and doing whatever it takes to end extreme poverty, along with other bits and bobs in between. New episodes every month.

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  • Creator
    Concern Worldwide
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Concern Worldwide 2018
  • Show Website
    Pod Worldwide

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