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‘Roaming’ is brought to you by Vodafone Foundation to uncover untold stories of progress and change. With a people-centric approach, we explore the concept of technology for good, the power of connectivity, and the way lives are changed by networks. Each episode combines on-the-ground stories of Vodafone Foundation’s work - covering issues from education for refugees to maternal health - with untold stories from our guests about the connections that have changed their lives. Hosted by Vodafone Foundation’s Group Director, Andrew Dunnett and Head of Engagement, Natasha Dalton. Vodafone Foundation is a UK registered charity (number 1089625).

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    • Dec 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    S1 Ep5: Nick Hughes: Connecting millions through mobile money platform M-Pesa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 45:50


    The ability to make payments and send money to loved ones is hugely powerful in developing nations where many people don't have bank accounts. On this episode of Roaming, we speak to Nick Hughes, who has connected millions through mobile money platform M-Pesa. This service is unlocking financial services for communities that didn't previously have access. We speak to him about growing the innovative idea and the impact the service is having across Africa.

    S1 Ep4: Nicole Jacobs: England and Wales‘ first Domestic Abuse Commissioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 37:18


    Hear from Nicole Jacobs, the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, where 2.3 million adults experienced abuse at home in the last 12 months.  Nicole speaks about why her job to raise awareness to support survivors and hold the UK government and other agencies to account in tackling domestic abuse has never been more important. We all have a part to play to fight domestic abuse.

    S1 Ep3: Kennedy Odede: Transforming lives in Africa‘s largest slum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 37:41


    Kennedy Odede has gone from living in an East African slum with almost nothing, to becoming one of the continent's best known community leaders. In this episode of Roaming, we speak to Kennedy about the challenges he faced growing up, why philanthropy needs a change of heart, and how his own charity SHOFCO is helping local communities to build their own solutions for better healthcare, water access and education.   

    S1 Ep2: Dr David Nott: NHS Surgeon and War Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 38:24


    War doctor David Nott OBE has provided medical care in some of the most dangerous conflict and catastrophe zones on the planet. In this episode of Roaming, we speak to him about dealing with fear, lunch with the Queen, and how technology is helping him to equip medics and surgeons in remote and often war-torn areas with advanced surgical skills.

    S1 Ep1: Dr Kirill Veselkov: The smartphone supercomputer helping to fight Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 25:00


    This episode delves into DreamLab, the smartphone supercomputer currently helping to fight Covid-19 and cancer. In conversation with Dr Kirill Veselkov, DreamLab programme lead at Imperial College London, we explore the programme's origins and the benefits of citizen science, and discuss how technology can enable everyone to play their part in solving global health issues.

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