Trans-India Challenge

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A 3,500 mile adventure around India in a Morgan 3-Wheeler. Drivers Alan and Pat Braithwaite, along with documentary-makers Peter Brill and David Campbell, share their experiences of India's roads, culture, people and one extraordinary organisation - Goonj.

  1. Trans-India Challenge: Podcast 15 - Goonj, the pandemic and progress`

    04/20/2020

    Trans-India Challenge: Podcast 15 - Goonj, the pandemic and progress`

    In unprecendented times, Goonj Co-Founder Meenakshi Gupta joins Pat and Alan Braithwaite and documentary Director, David Campbell, to discuss the challenges of Coronavirus in India and helping to feed millions; a first-hand experience of COVID-19; and some positive progress on the Challenge documentary.

    21 min

  2. 03/31/2020

    Trans-India Challenge: Podcast 14 - Reflections, language and partnerships

    Having returned safely to the UK, Alan & Pat Braithwaite reflect on their 3.500 mile journey around India; what happens next; an update on Queen Bee; and learning how to speak and spread the 'language' of social development that has been created by Goonj. The organisation's Anita Patil explains how Goonj creates effective partnerships with other NGOs across India.

    17 min

  3. 03/07/2020

    Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 12 - WE MADE IT!!

    Queen Bee and the Trans-India Challenge celebrate success as they return safely to Mumbai after thier 3,500 mile (5,600km) road trip around India. We hear from Alan & Pat Braithwaite, members of the team, Deputy High Commissioners Nick Low and Dr Andrew Fleming, and Goon Co-Founders Anshu and Meenkshi Gupta.

    20 min
  4. Trans-India Podcast: Episode 11 - It's been emotional!

    02/29/2020

    Trans-India Podcast: Episode 11 - It's been emotional!

    An emotional Leg Three of the Challenge sees team in Delhi, with thoughts on the beauty of the Taj Mahal, an emotional trip down memory lane for Alan and more frustration as Queen Bee suffers the consequences of poor fuel quality. Mumbai beckons as the Team heads nervously for home.

    16 min
  5. Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 10 - the road to enlightenment

    02/21/2020

    Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 10 - the road to enlightenment

    Queen Bee buzzes back to life and heads for the elightened city of Bodh Gaya and Buddha's Bohdi Tree, battling rough roads along the way. The Challenge Team also discover more about Goonj's life-saving work in menstrual hygiene in rural villages.

    14 min
  6. Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 9 - Queen Bee @ the vet; cloth for work; school, hats & dance

    02/14/2020

    Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 9 - Queen Bee @ the vet; cloth for work; school, hats & dance

    This episode focuses on the work of Goonj - including the Cloth for Work Scheme and visits to schools, farming projects and a tribal craft and dance centre. There's also an update about progress on repairing a slightly sickly Queen Bee.

    28 min

  7. 02/09/2020

    Trans-India Podcast: Episode 8 - Not such a buzzy Bee

    A temporary setback for Queen Bee as she falters just a few kilometres from the end of Leg One. The team is in a race against time to get Queen Bee buzzing again. But there is also positive news for the Challenge as a whole.

    11 min

  8. 02/06/2020

    Trans-India Challenge Podcast: Episode 7 - A rough ride for Queen Bee

    750 miles into the Challenge and a new driver, rough roads and rural landscapes. Goonj Founder, Anshu Gupta talks about his first rural experience and how it ultimately led to founding Goonj. Lastest Queen Bee driver, Peter Brill, talks about the experience. And the rough roads take a toll on the car.

    15 min
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A 3,500 mile adventure around India in a Morgan 3-Wheeler. Drivers Alan and Pat Braithwaite, along with documentary-makers Peter Brill and David Campbell, share their experiences of India's roads, culture, people and one extraordinary organisation - Goonj.

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    Peter Brill
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