Philanthropod

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Get to know the people who are making a difference in the world of international development and philanthropy. Start your journey of discovery to learn who the change-makers are, how their journey began and what inspired them to search for solutions to complex global issues that tackle the root cause of systemic poverty.  You’ll hear impactful stories from organisations from around the globe and learn how, with investment and encouragement, they’re creating dynamic solutions that will enable both people and our planet to thrive and flourish.  Join host Anubha Rawat for Philanthropod. With special thanks to Compact Sound for mixing and editing. Philanthropod is proudly powered by the Australian International Development Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Business of Bold Philanthropy

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    The Business of Bold Philanthropy

    What happens when two entrepreneurs turn decades of business grit into bold, practical philanthropy? In this warm and engaging conversation, host Anubha Rawat sits down with Dave and Kerry Rickards, founders of the DAK Foundation and the DAK International Network. Having worked alongside them for more than a decade, Anubha brings out both the personal and practical sides of their remarkable journey. Dave and Kerry married in 1971, dropped out of university, and soon after started a small market stall in Sydney. By 1973 they had moved into opals and jewellery, and in 1979 with another couple they co-founded Clints Crazy Bargains. Over the next two decades the discount variety store grew to more than 100 outlets before being sold in June 2000. With four children and a lifetime of entrepreneurial lessons behind them, they turned their attention to giving. The Rickards then spent ten years travelling the world, meeting hundreds of NGOs across dozens of countries. They saw duplication, wastage and an overemphasis on capacity development rather than capacity utilisation. Most of all, they realised the striking difference in costs, where meaningful change in low- and middle-income countries could be achieved at a fraction of the price. Those insights shaped their philanthropic philosophy: find existing infrastructure, resource it, and get the job done. Today, through the DAK Foundation and the DAK International Network, their giving focuses on restorative eye surgery, essential medical equipment, women’s health and family planning. In this episode, Dave and Kerry reflect on how they got started, the lessons they learned along the way, and the people who inspired their giving, including the legendary Chuck Feeney. With warmth and humour, they show that philanthropy can be bold, deeply human, and guided by a simple truth: it’s not just about where your money goes, but how it can create lasting change. Thank you to Ian at Compact Sound for recording and mixing and our host Anubha Rawat. Philanthropod is powered by the Australian International Development Network - www.aidnetwork.org.au To find out more about the DAK Foundation and DAK International Network, visit: https://dak.org.au/ and https://dakinternational.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 phút
  2. Unlocking growth: Branding, storytelling and the future of fundraising

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    Unlocking growth: Branding, storytelling and the future of fundraising

    What does it really mean to be “funder ready”? What makes an impactful storyteller? And is there a risk that funders might become skeptical if your marketing is “too slick?” These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions we explore in the second episode of Season 12 of #Philanthropod. Host Anubha Rawat sits down with Kevin L. Brown, CEO of Mighty Ally. In a world where only one in 1,000 non-profit organisations grow beyond a small business, Mighty Ally builds brands to maximise funding through its Fundable & Findable Framework. Kevin is also a leading voice on LinkedIn and Substack and just released his first book: Fundable & Findable: The Brand-New Way to Fix Your Nonprofit Fundraising. Anubha and Kevin discuss Kevin’s transition from the advertising agency world to international development and the non-profit sector. Deeply influenced by the orphan crisis and his own experience as a father to three daughters from Uganda and China, Kevin began his journey in the sector by shadowing Lwala Community Alliance. Since then, his team has led some of the most powerful brand strategies for leading organisations including Food4Education and CHIC. Throughout the episode, Anubha and Kevin unpack: Why positioning and clarity are critical for all non-profit organisations;How to scale without losing the “soul” of your organisation;What funders are really looking for and how to stand out; and The simple, essential steps every organisation should take to strengthen its brand today. If your organisation is looking to scale, feeling “stuck” in its fundraising, or hoping to diversify its donor base, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Mighty Ally here: https://mightyally.org/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 phút
  3. Living Her Best Life Through Giving

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    Living Her Best Life Through Giving

    In this heartfelt episode of Philanthropod, Anubha Rawat sits down with Leonie Bell, a passionate philanthropist whose life and giving are grounded in a deep belief in the transformative power of education and gender equality. From a free-range Australian childhood to volunteering in 1990s America, Leonie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her philanthropic path - from witnessing systemic inequality in food banks in America to a life-changing encounter in a Ugandan informal settlement where a family of nine slept in shifts on the floor because of poverty. Now at the helm of the Bell Family Foundation, Leonie champions trust-based philanthropy and unrestricted giving, working alongside her daughter to back women-led organisations across the globe. She opens up about the personal motivations behind her commitment to women and girls, and how her approach to philanthropy changed after joining an AIDN Insight Tour. Anubha and Leonie discuss influences, shared humanity and legacy. They agree on the importance of building trust with partners and why meeting grantees face-to-face continues to be one of her most powerful due diligence tools.  As Leonie celebrates a milestone birthday this year, she reflects on the fun way she is incorporating this into her giving, and how philanthropy is bringing her more joy than she ever imagined. With thanks to Leonie Bell, our host Anubha Rawat and Ian at Compact Sound.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 phút
  4. From period poverty to dignity, confidence, and education

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    From period poverty to dignity, confidence, and education

    For millions of women and girls around the world access to menstrual hygiene or period products is not a given. In fact, in many low-income communities in the Majority World, menstrual hygiene products are often considered luxury items. Period poverty particularly affects young girls at a critical time in their lives, impacting their education and self-confidence. Many young girls in the Majority World even stop attending school because they are unequipped to manage menstruation. But for Geena Dunne this issue had to be solved. Geena recognised that all women and girls deserve to menstruate with dignity and confidence. She also understood the powerful ripple effect that confident, educated women can have on their communities and economies. In this episode of Philanthropod, Anubha Rawat meets with Geena Dunne - Founder and CEO of The Cova Project. Anubha and Geena discuss how The Cova Project provides menstrual cups and menstrual health education to girls and women in low-income communities around the world. They aim to bridge the school attendance gap, caused by period poverty. What’s more? This episode also features on-the-ground perspectives from Lillian Bagala (Regional Director at the Irise Institute East Africa), Mr. Kisambira Eria (District Education Officer in Jinja and male champion of the menstrual cup), and three young women in Uganda whose lives have been changed by The Cova Project. These perspectives are captured by Anubha whilst she is on the road in Uganda, and allow our listeners to understand the wider impact and system in which The Cova Project takes place. This episode is essential listening for anyone passionate about gender equality, women’s health, and the sensitive cultural conversations needed to truly empower young women around the world. To learn more about The Cova Project follow the link: https://www.thecovaproject.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 phút
  5. When every second counts: how Flare Emergency Response is revolutionising emergency response in East Africa

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    When every second counts: how Flare Emergency Response is revolutionising emergency response in East Africa

    You’re a pregnant woman living on the outskirts of Nairobi. You recognise the early signs of labour and need to get to the hospital. But your family members are at work and cannot drive you. You also don't have the means or access to public transport. What do you do? For millions of people in the Majority World, this is a daily reality - where ambulance services are neither embedded nor coordinated into the health system, or are simply too expensive for low-income communities. Striving to respond to this urgent gap, Caitlin Dolkart co-founded Flare Emergency Response - a subscription-based emergency-response platform, ensuring life-saving ambulance services for Kenyans. In this episode, Anubha Rawat and Caitlin discuss the Flare Emergency Response journey - from inception to launching in 2018, to now coordinating 800 ambulances and 70 aircraft, a roadside assistance program, and managing contracts in over a dozen countries in Africa, including Uganda and Tanzania. Anubha and Caitlin also dive into finances, including how initial funding from philanthropy, venture capital and impact investors helped launch Flare Emergency Response, but why an ambulance membership model is key to long-term sustainability. They discuss the role of technology, how the team has worked to ensure coordination between existing health providers, and the innovative pricing models that make these emergency services accessible to as many as possible. Ultimately, this powerful episode is an important reminder about how global development interventions require detailed systems-wide research for real gaps to be identified and for true impact to be created and scaled. To learn more about Flare Emergency Response follow the link: https://flare.co.ke/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 phút
  6. Crisis & resilience: HIV care in Uganda amid a global aid funding freeze

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    Crisis & resilience: HIV care in Uganda amid a global aid funding freeze

    In our first episode of Season 11, Anubha Rawat comes to you live from Uganda where she meets with Dr Pasquine Ogunsanya, Founder and Executive Director of Alive Medical Services (AMS). Founded in 2007, AMS is a leading organisation in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Uganda. The AMS Medical Centre operates 24/7, providing free, life-saving care to vulnerable communities. Dr Ogunsanya discusses her pioneering work in patient-centred care and her leadership in Uganda’s local, regional and national fight against HIV/AIDS. AMS tests over 600 new clients each month, linking an average of 96 HIV-positive clients to comprehensive care. It also provides free antiretroviral treatment (ART) to over 13,000 clients, including 1,500 HIV-positive youth and adolescents. Annually, AMS serves over 218,000 vulnerable clients with high-quality HIV/AIDS and SRHR care. The episode also gives our listeners a candid and on-the-ground insight into the impacts of the USAID funding freeze. Dr Ogunsanya describes the anxiety and fear the stop-work order has caused, and explains how AMS has had to reduce programs and medical provision – even despite a surge in client numbers as other clinics and services are shutting down. Despite these circumstances, Dr Ogunsanya has been inspired by AMS’ incredible staff who have continued to work as volunteers and the ongoing support of other donors. Dr Ogunsanya’s vision of a world in which those in need of medical care have access to state-of-the-art medical services provided with love and dignity is only growing stronger. For her work in HIV/AIDS care, women’s empowerment, and social development, Dr Ogunsanya has received a number of awards including Outstanding Humanitarian Work in Health and HIV/AIDS (Keep a Child Alive, 2007) and a recognition award from Uganda's Ministry of Health for her outstanding performance in HIV/AIDS response (2011). To learn more about Alive Medical Services follow the link here: https://amsuganda.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 phút
  7. From growth to redundancy: Rethinking international charities

    03/12/2024

    From growth to redundancy: Rethinking international charities

    Are international charities addressing the root causes of systemic issues? Or merely addressing symptoms? And, if a charity is truly succeeding… then shouldn't the charity eventually become redundant? These provocative questions lie at the heart of Weh Yeoh’s book “Redundant Charities”. Weh Yeoh is our latest guest on Philanthropod: a five-time founder (including OIC Cambodia and Umbo), a physiotherapist, lecturer in leadership, writer and advocate for re-conceputalising the international charity sector. Drawing on years of experience working for international charities, Weh argues that many international charities are not addressing the root causes of complex issues but are instead treating the symptoms. In turn, this “charity hamster wheel” of funding, grants and growth distracts from the charity’s core mission. Weh argues it is high-time that international charities start actively thinking of themselves as temporary, and embedding strategies to make themselves redundant into their own operations. In this fascinating conversation with host Anubha Rawat, Weh explores: Why and how charities can make themselves redundant.Contexts where this approach may or may not work.How his theory intersects with other relevant concepts in international development such as localisation.A standout moment in the discussion is Weh's advice to fellow founders: embrace the challenge of letting go of ego and making your role redundant. He reminds us that being a founder is just one facet of who you are—not the whole story. Weh also shares his thoughts on Australia’s nonprofit landscape compared to the international sector, offering fresh perspectives for changemakers everywhere. To learn more about Weh and his various roles visit his website here: https://www.wehyeoh.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 phút
  8. “Africans creating African solutions”: Disability inclusion with The Action Foundation

    19/11/2024

    “Africans creating African solutions”: Disability inclusion with The Action Foundation

    Deeply committed to the philosophy that all children, women and girls with disabilities should have equal opportunities to succeed, our latest episode of Philanthropod features Maria Omare. Maria is a distinguished disability inclusion advocate from Kenya and Executive Director of The Action Foundation. Since her university days, Maria has devoted her career to building inclusive and resilient communities where those with disabilities can access adequate health and education services. Nearly thirteen years ago, Maria set up her first centre in the Kibera slums, serving just a handful of local community members. Today, The Action Foundation focuses on wider systems change, challenging stigmas against disabilities and working with the Kenyan government to ensure that all children with disabilities have access to education and health care at school. Maria has also played a crucial role in various initiatives focused on inclusive education, early childhood care and education, and the sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls with disabilities. For her exceptional work, Maria has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the Ford Motor Company International Fellowship, Cordes Fellowship, and Michelle Obama’s “Red Magazine UK’s 25 Visionaries to Watch”. To learn more, tune into this episode to hear Philanthropod host, Anubha Rawat, in conversation with Maria. Anubha and Maria take the listeners through the highs and lows of The Action Foundation’s journey, reflect on the importance of finding your “people” in the development sector, and discuss how to ensure service delivery is maximised for all who need it. To end, they also discuss The Action Foundation’s pan-African strategy moving forward. Afterall, as Maria notes, impact will be maximised when it is “Africans creating African solutions". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 phút
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Get to know the people who are making a difference in the world of international development and philanthropy. Start your journey of discovery to learn who the change-makers are, how their journey began and what inspired them to search for solutions to complex global issues that tackle the root cause of systemic poverty.  You’ll hear impactful stories from organisations from around the globe and learn how, with investment and encouragement, they’re creating dynamic solutions that will enable both people and our planet to thrive and flourish.  Join host Anubha Rawat for Philanthropod. With special thanks to Compact Sound for mixing and editing. Philanthropod is proudly powered by the Australian International Development Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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