Podcasts about actionaid australia

The executive director of ACTIONAid Australia, Ms Michelle Higelin, spoke to us about the 'Seizing the Moment' report that ACTIONAid and partner organisations like the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network produced, arguing for a New Collective Quantified Goal in funding assistance to countries in the Pacific that are negatively impacted by climate change.

Leading the English Family Foundation and serving as the Chairperson of Action Aid Australia, Belinda Morrissey emerges as a dynamic force for positive transformation in a world characterized by persistent economic disparities and looming environmental challenges. Her unwavering belief in the capacity of social enterprise to forge a fair, inclusive, and sustainable economy underscores her inspiring journey through investment, corporate purpose, and her current philanthropic focus on social enterprise. The English Family Foundation, established in 2010 thanks to the generosity of Allan and Tessa English, stands at the crossroads of business success and social responsibility. The foundation's inception stemmed from the benevolent act of donating half of the family's shareholding in Silver Chef Limited, a company founded by Allan in 1986. Silver Chef, an ASX-listed B Corp accredited firm, held a central mission of providing equipment funding for the hospitality industry in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. This unique fusion of commercial success and unwavering commitment to social welfare laid the cornerstone for Belinda's subsequent endeavours. Belinda assumed her role at the English Family Foundation in 2013, bringing with her a wealth of experience from diverse philanthropic roles and a steadfast dedication to furthering education, particularly in philanthropy and social enterprise. Over the past decade, her journey in the philanthropic and purpose-driven sectors has been defined by an unwavering commitment to driving positive social change. Prior to embarking on her philanthropic path, Belinda cultivated a distinguished career in investment management spanning three continents. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and postgraduate qualifications in philanthropy, applied investment, and financial accounting, she was well-equipped to embark on her new mission. One of Belinda's most noteworthy achievements lies in her leadership of systems-wide initiatives, with the Social Enterprise National Strategy (SENS) being a standout example. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cultivate an environment conducive to the flourishing of social enterprises, enabling them to address societal issues with greater efficacy. Belinda envisions an ecosystem in which social enterprises receive the "right capital at the right time," thus ensuring their growth and impact. Belinda ardently champions ‘engaged philanthropy' in Australia, advocating for collaboration between philanthropic organizations and the social enterprise sector. It's clear that communities are confronting significant challenges. Traditional philanthropy of ‘cheque-writing' is insufficient to solve the problems we face. Instead, she encourages us to consider what might be possible if we contributed our intellectual and social capital alongside our financial resources; if we pooled charitable contributions from multiple sources to provide more substantial grants to organisations leading social change. Her commitment to this concept is manifest in her diverse board positions. She serves as Chair of ActionAid Australia and holds a position on the Board of Scaling Impact. Through these roles, she actively contributes to the development of strategiesthat drive social change on a larger scale. Belinda demonstrates that by harnessing the potential of social enterprises and fostering collaboration between philanthropy and purpose-driven organisations, we can indeed create a more just, inclusive, and sustainable economy thatleaves no one behind. Through her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, Belinda Morrissey illuminates the path toward a brighter future for all of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Welcome to Episode 52 of Good Will Hunters. This is a special episode, summarising the four resolution that were passed at the ACFID Annual General Meeting, held in late October in Sydney. I chat to Mat Tinkler from Save the Children, Jane Edge from CBM Australia, Simon Bradshaw from Oxfam Australia and Jeremy Hobbs from ActionAid Australia. To learn more about the resolutions, visit https://acfid.asn.au/about/acfid-council Enjoy, Rachel and the GWH Team

On our weekly @ActionAid_aus #FeministFridays segment this week we're joined by the fabulous Mel Wotjas who is dedicated to speaking out about domestic abuse as a survivor. Hear all about her work & her startup venture @hivevillageAU!Helpful links:https://www.dvnsw.org.au/about/voices-for-change/https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/https://www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/domestic-family-violence/https://www.facebook.com/hivevillage/https://actionaid.org/

ARVOS is on-air now until 5pm! This week we'll be celebrating World Humanitarian Day.with our special guest Maeva, who leads ActionAid's Fundraising & ARISE initiative

This week we'll be talking 'fast fashion' & conscious consumerism with special guest Sarah from ethical fashion boutique The Clothes Library!

Today on Arvos we're be joined by Sarah from ActionAid Australia for our #FeministFriday segment! This week we're chatting with Hayley Foster, the CEO of Women's Safety NSW, about social media safety and what tools are available to empower Australian women to take control of their online experiences.Related resources:https://actionaid.org/https://www.wdvcasnsw.org.au/https://wesnet.org.au/about/contact/https://www.esafety.gov.au/womenhttps://www.ntv.org.au/https://www.acorn.gov.au/https://mensline.org.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Coming up from 3pm today, Sarah will be joined by Michelle Higelin of ActionAid Australia for our new#FeministFridays segment! This year ActionAid Australia is celebrating its 10th Birthday - so join us to hear about their tireless and fearless work in advocating for women's rights and empowerment around the world!

A huge episode of ARVOS this Wednesday! Brad will be joined in studio by award-winning British comedian Lauren Pattison ahead of her set at Enmore Theatre as part of the Frocking Hilarious Gala on May 16th! We'll also be joined by Sarah from ActionAid Australia, as all proceeds from ticket sales to Frocking Hilarious will go to ActionAid's work to empower women living in poverty around the world to stand up for their rights

ActionAid Australia's Head of Policy and Campaigns Lucy Mann spoke to Ioane Lafoa'i of our Samoan Program on the federal government's budget and foreign aid.

This week we talk to Michelle Higelin from ActionAID Australia who work across 45 countries and represent a global movement of women standing together to claim their human rights and campaign against injustice.

Gender inequality becomes lethal in natural disasters where women die in far greater numbers than men. Patriarchal systems often leave women responsible for children and elderly people in a disaster and exclude women from accessing information that could save their lives. We speak to Melissa Bungcaras, Gender and Resilience Advisor for ActionAid Australia, about how and why women should take a leading role in disaster preparedness planning and how aid agencies and governments both have a role to play in reducing the gender gap. ​Melissa Bungcaras is the Gender and Resilience Advisor for ActionAid Australia. She is currently managing a portfolio of programs across the Asia-Pacific focused on women’s resilience to climate change and disasters, and drives policy advocacy on climate justice and women’s leadership in emergencies. Melissa has over 10 years’ experience in international development and environmental management, primarily in the Asia Pacific region. This podcast is brought to you by Cufa, an international development agency alleviating poverty across the Asia Pacific .

Releasing 26 November, this episode invites Melissa Bungcaras, the Gender and Resilience Manager for ActionAid Australia, to explore how patriarchal systems often leave women responsible for children and elderly people in a disaster and exclude women from accessing information that could save their lives. With the hosts, Melissa explores how and why women should take a leading role in disaster preparedness planning.Make sure you've subscribed to Conversations in Development to catch all our open and honest conversations with industry experts about issues in foreign aid and the development sector.

We have a very special episode this week, in partnership with ActionAid Australia. Lucy will take us through a explosive new report revealing for the first time how Australia’s global fossil fuel giants are systematically undermining women’s rights in the global south and their plan to quadruple the number of mines they operate - and the impact that will have on women and communities - in low-income countries.