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Jillian Reilly is a founder, author, and keynote speaker. Having spent her 30-year career working in social, organizational, and individual change across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe, Jillian's focus is on helping people unlock their ability to navigate change and accelerate growth and learning. Jillian's upcoming book, The Ten Permissions, guides readers in permitting themselves to update how they operate in the 21st century and design lives that fully leverage the possibilities of this disruptive world.Jillian is a TEDX speaker and podcast host who has been published on international affairs in the Washington Post, Newsweek and the LA Times. Her memoir, Shame: Confessions of an Aid Worker in Africa, chronicles her early career in international development and the profound lessons it offered on the failings of the aid industry to drive growth across the developing world. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Permissions-Redefining-Adulting-Century/dp/1963827295Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!
Avihai Brodutch's wife and three young children were kidnapped by Hamas and taken into Gaza after the Oct. 7 attacks. They were later freed. We get his perspective on the ceasefire plan that Hamas and Israel have agreed to. Then, some Palestinians have begun celebrating already. Others, however, are more skeptical about whether this agreement will last. We hear from Moureen Kaki, a Palestinian American aid worker from San Antonio, Texas. And, Medicare is not reimbursing doctors for many telehealth appointments after a COVID-era program lapsed when government funding ran out at the end of last month. San Diego dermatologist Abby Tyagi says she is concerned that some of her patients won't receive the care they need during the shutdown.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
An aid worker who has just returned from Gaza City has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the latest situation there. Hunter McGovern from Doctors Without Borders left when the NGO was forced to abandon its work due to the encroaching Israeli forces. He says there was an "absolute breakdown" as they pulled out, and that for the people who live there, no 10 minutes went by without the noise of either the destruction of buildings or drone strikes. He spoke to us in Perspective.
Tommy Marren, of Mid West Radio, speaks to Irish aid worker, Gena Heraty about her recent kidnapping ordeal in Haiti.
Hugh Brennan, member of the board of NPH Ireland, speaks about his friend and colleague, Gena Heraty, who was released after being kidnapped in Haiti.
Officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 people, including Palestinians sheltering in tents and seeking scarce food. It comes a day after the IPC declared that Gaza City is in the grips of a famine and projected that famine will spread to much of the rest of Gaza by the end of September. John Yang speaks with Oxfam’s Chris McIntosh about conditions inside Gaza City. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 people, including Palestinians sheltering in tents and seeking scarce food. It comes a day after the IPC declared that Gaza City is in the grips of a famine and projected that famine will spread to much of the rest of Gaza by the end of September. John Yang speaks with Oxfam’s Chris McIntosh about conditions inside Gaza City. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Today I'm bringing you my interview with Cecilia Thiam, a 35-year-old Swiss-American humanitarian aid worker who has spent most of her career living and working in sub-saharan Africa. She lost her job after the Trump administration enacted sweeping cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, she has had to scrap her plans, move to a new country with her 6-year-old daughter while parenting solo, and re-think her entire career.We spoke on July 10, 2025.This is part of a theme we are pursuing looking at how the Trump administration is affecting people's personal finances. If you know someone who would be a great guest, get in touch at otherpeoplespockets@gmail.com or on Instagram or TikTok at @itsmayamoney. And on LinkedIn!Thank you for supporting this show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Limerick FF TD Niall Collins joins Gillian to discuss the deeply shocking kidnapping of Gena Heraty and eight others from an orphanage in Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As deaths from hunger rise in Gaza, the Israeli military announced Saturday that it will begin airdrops of aid and open more humanitarian corridors to bring in food. But the U.N. and aid groups have criticized airdrops as inadequate and dangerous. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Rachel Cummings with Save the Children, a leading aid worker in Gaza, about conditions on the ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As deaths from hunger rise in Gaza, the Israeli military announced Saturday that it will begin airdrops of aid and open more humanitarian corridors to bring in food. But the U.N. and aid groups have criticized airdrops as inadequate and dangerous. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Rachel Cummings with Save the Children, a leading aid worker in Gaza, about conditions on the ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As limited aid begins to enter Gaza after a months-long blockade, civilians are scrambling to access much-needed food and supplies. Gaza health officials say Israeli forces have killed dozens of Palestinians trying to access aid in the past few days. A representative from Save The Children discusses the struggle to get aid to people who desperately need it — and about the humanitarian situation on the ground, which she says somehow gets worse every day.
An aid worker says new air attacks and dwindling food supplies are making life even worse for Gazans, but she's still finding a way to put on a brave face for her two kids.As Manitoba struggles to deal with deadly wildfires, the reeve of one hard-hit area tells us it hasn't been easy, but a massive outpouring of support has given him hope.A British bank analyst is sentenced to 10 years in prison in Saudi Arabia, and his own lawyer tells us she hasn't been told exactly what her client has been accused of.We hear from a Labrador woman who ended up stuck on a remote highway in a snowstorm – in May – and decided her best bet was to just start walking. The service we knew as "HBO Max" and then came to know as "Max", now requires us to come to know it as "HBO Max" again.And, a British conservationist tells us about the plan to bring elk -- which we call moose -- back to the UK, after an absence that's lasted thousands of years.As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that tells Britain: don't just stand there -- make yourself mooseful.
Varada Sethu joins Datshiane Navanagayam to talk about stepping into the iconic role of the Doctor Who companion. She shares how she went from a guest star to landing the role of Belinda Chandra, why this character feels like her most personal yet, and what it means to her to bring cultural authenticity to the Tardis. With a background in science, classical dance, and Star Wars fandom, Varada brings a fresh energy to the Whoniverse. To combat the potential exploitation of children on social media content, new safeguarding guidelines around 'child influencers' are being launched next month. Dr Francis Rees, Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex and founder of the child influencer project who has produced the toolkit, joins Datshiane to discuss. In her new memoir Where Angels Fear to Tread, humanitarian aid worker Sally Becker, who risked her life to help wounded children in war zones, recounts her life-saving missions. Sally joins Datshiane to reflect on her experiences and how becoming a mother reshaped her approach to the risks and responsibilities of her work.The ex-partner of a millionaire horse racing tipster who abused women and filmed it has warned someone could die if he is not stopped. Kevin Booth was given a worldwide travel ban after a Scottish civil court heard that he attacked his victims in an underground chamber at his remote Highland home and in foreign hotel rooms. Tammy Conner - who said she was beaten by Booth for four years from the age of 16 - has now decided to speak out in the hope that other women will come forward. Booth has described Tammy's allegations as "laughable" and said he had never been arrested, charged or convicted of domestic violence or abuse. We hear from BBC Scotland news reporter Katie Hunter.
“Stop the missiles, the bombs and the bloodshed”: Gaza aid worker highlights urgent need for an end to relentless Israeli aggression - Al-Kaser by Radio Islam
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Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Find these articles and much more in today's paper and on our website, iolaregister.com.
An aid worker on the ground in Kyiv says humanitarian conditions are becoming increasingly dire after three years of war. World Vision's response director in Ukraine and Moldova Arman Grigoryan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
We return to Jeff Frazier as he prepares for an audacious prison break. In the dead of night, with the guards distracted, he'll make his move. Can he overcome the many obstacles in his path and escape into the jungle? Or will he be caught… and if so, what punishment awaits? A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is allowing food and supplies to flow into Gaza, for now. But after 15 months of war, the need is great and the situation remains dire for Palestinians, especially children. UNICEF's Rosalia Bollen speaks to Ali Rogin from inside Gaza, where her organization has been helping families since the war began, about the current situation on the ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is allowing food and supplies to flow into Gaza, for now. But after 15 months of war, the need is great and the situation remains dire for Palestinians, especially children. UNICEF's Rosalia Bollen speaks to Ali Rogin from inside Gaza, where her organization has been helping families since the war began, about the current situation on the ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An American humanitarian worker falls prey to a ruthless gang. In April 2023, Jeff Frazier is running a relief programme in Haiti - a beautiful Caribbean nation which has, in recent years, struggled terribly with extreme poverty and crime. One day, during his work, Jeff is suddenly taken hostage. From a heavily fortified compound, he will embark on a terrifying ordeal; negotiating with his captors and praying every day he will eventually make it home to his family… A Noiser production, written by Joe Viner. For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
William Christou, journalist based in Beirut who writes for the Guardian and James Elder, from UNICEF in Gaza
The Federal Government finds the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza was the result of "serious failures" of the Israeli Defence Forces.
*This episode was originally published on September 27, 2023. Aid worker and psychologist Imogen Wall tells host Ali Latifi that the way humanitarian organisations are run, can do as much damage to aid workers' mental health as being confronted with war, hunger, and rights abuses. What's Unsaid is a bi-weekly podcast by The New Humanitarian, where we explore open secrets and uncomfortable truths around the world's conflicts and disasters.
The genocide in Gaza has captured the attention of the world, but nowhere in Palestine is safe from Israel's onslaught. Israeli repression, land grabs, and deadly raids in the West Bank have increased dramatically since Oct. 7. Long subjected to a brutal apartheid system and routine attacks from settlers and the IDF, Palestinians in the West Bank now face a more aggravated Zionist threat than before, with "no light at the end of the tunnel." Palestinian American humanitarian Joyce Ajlouny, director of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), joins The Marc Steiner Show to discuss her recent trip to Ramallah, West Bank, her decades of on-the-ground humanitarian work in Palestine, and the services AFSC aid workers continue to bravely provide to hundreds of thousands of people under the worst of conditions.Studio Production: Cameron Granadino Post-Production: Alina NehlichJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmm_7RDZJeQzq2-wvmjueg/joinThe Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and making a small donation:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-yt-stSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-yt-stBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marc-steiner-show--4661751/support.
What is it like to put your life in Australia on hold and travel into a war zone? Many Australians put their hand up to become aid workers, visiting areas like Ukraine and Gaza - at a moment's notice. We spoke with one volunteer - who spent several weeks in Rafah.
An Israeli military operation in Gaza this week aimed at rescuing four hostages from Hamas killed over 270 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more. The Nuseirat refugee camp, where the attacks occurred, became a scene of horror as the injured sought care from Gaza's few remaining hospitals. Karin Huster, a Doctors Without Borders medical coordinator, witnessed the aftermath. She joins host Murtaza Hussain on Intercepted to discuss what she saw following the Israel Defense Forces attack alleged to involve grave war crimes, and the ongoing impact of the war on Gaza's civilian population.Transcript coming soon. If you'd like to support our work, go to theintercept.com/join, where your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.And if you haven't already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us additional feedback, email us at Podcasts@theintercept.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Cohen testified about the Stormy Daniels hush money payment at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. We'll tell you about the first death of a UN aid worker in Gaza since the October 7th attacks. Heavy rain and a cold lava flow from an active volcano in Indonesia has killed dozens. US officials warn mortgage companies could intensify the next recession. And, we'll tell you about a college admissions error that impacted hundreds of prospective students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Headlines for May 09, 2024; Aid Worker in Gaza: “To Say There’s Not an Incursion in Rafah Right Now Is Patently False”; Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel’s “System of Domination” and Biden Pausing Bomb Shipment; Indian PM Narendra Modi Runs on “Hatred and Demonization” of Muslims in World’s Largest Election
On today's show: Aid Worker in Gaza: “To Say There's Not an Incursion in Rafah Right Now Is Patently False” Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel's “System of Domination” and Biden Pausing Bomb Shipment Indian PM Narendra Modi Runs on “Hatred and Demonization” of Muslims in World's Largest Election The post Democracy Now 6am – May 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.
David Holdridge served as a platoon leader in the U.S. Infantry outside of Chu Lai, Vietnam suffered a catastrophic injury, and has since devoted his life to delivering humanitarian aid to people suffering from starvation, exploitation, and in war zones around the world in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. From Saigon to Gaza, he relates his journey.Inspired to write his book "The Water Above," David brings important wisdom as he shares his insights into working effectively within various cultures to give help to the people who need it.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com
A report by the IDF on the deadly strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza suggests that Hamas may have tricked Israeli troops into thinking that the World Central Kitchens convoy was a group of Hamas vehicles. 5) Total eclipse is past and we're still here; 4) Hamas may have baited IDF into strike against aid workers; 3) Vatican releases official statement defending human dignity from conception to natural death; 2) Secretive experiment to spray particulates into air over San Francisco to save us from climate change; 1) Botswana is being overrun by elephants. For information on the Gilberts' Solidarity Mission to Israel May 6–13, 2024, go to www.gilberthouse.org/travel/. FOLLOW US! X: @Five_In_Ten and @WatchSkyWatchTV YouTube: @SkyWatchTVnow @SimplyHIS @FiveInTen Rumble: @SkyWatchTV Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com
Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt and The Line's Matt Gurney to break down the week in Canadian politics, writer and humourist Eli Burnstein talks about the value of understanding fine distinctions in everyday langauge, humanitarian policy researcher Abby Stoddard discusses the threats facing aid workers in Gaza, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, and host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks Bob McDonald unpacks the science, mythology and magic of Monday's solar eclipse.Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday
Israel says seven aid workers were killed in Gaza because of a case of mistaken identity, and two military officials have been fired over the strike. We'll bring you the latest figures from March's jobs report. More than 400,000 customers have lost power because of a strong Nor'easter. The Biden Administration wants Congress to let the federal government pay for repairs after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Plus, two million Black+Decker steamers have been recalled over burn concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Biden has reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the humanitarian situation in Gaza had to improve, following the killings of aid workers delivering food and supplies. On Today's Show:Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post White House reporter and co-author of the book, Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration Response to the Pandemic that Changed History (Harper, 2021), offers analysis of the U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza
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Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary-general, said that the security bloc's members agreed to begin planning “for a greater NATO role in co-ordinating security assistance” for Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plus: Alaska Air has received a payment of $160 million from Boeing to make up for lost profits due to the midair blowout of a door plug on a flight in January. Activity in the Eurozone's private sector returned to growth last month. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The parents of Jacob Flickinger, a volunteer with World Central Kitchen killed by Israeli military action in Gaza, talk to “CBS Mornings” and discuss their son's legacy.As the tax filing deadline approaches, watch out for the IRS list of the so-called “dirty dozen" which are tax scams the IRS commonly sees.Millions of Americans, commonly women, are affected by temporomandibular joint disorders — also known as TMJ or TMD. Experts warn most health care professionals have received “minimal or no training” on TMJ disorders, and patients often pay the price. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner and KFF Health News report.As bachelorette parties grow in extravagance, reaching an average cost of $1,200 per attendee, the traditional pre-wedding celebrations are bigger, longer and more costly than ever before. Sarah Schreiber, associate editorial director at Brides.com, shares tips on how to plan a bachelorette party without breaking the bank.Critically acclaimed Irish actor Andrew Scott has made a significant mark with his diverse roles. He terrified viewers as Moriarty in "Sherlock" and charmed them as the "Hot Priest" in "Fleabag." Now, he's taking on a new challenge in the psychological thriller "Ripley," based on the character from Patricia Highsmith's best-selling novel, "The Talented Mr. Ripley." The eight-part series is available on Netflix starting today. Anthony Mason met up with Scott in New York City to talk about his acting process and delving into the mind of a killer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There are growing calls on Rishi Sunak to hold Israel to account for the attack
The Wall Street Journal has an in-depth look at José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen, after the Israeli military killed seven of its aid workers. The Los Angeles Times examines how Disney’s biggest shareholder fight in 20 years will shape the company’s future. Republicans are hoping to win Black voters for Trump. Reporting from Reuters in Wisconsin shows that it won’t be easy. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.
Israel's prime minister says forces unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza. It's primary day in five states – we'll tell you which state to keep a close eye on. The US is heading towards a retirement crisis as Americans struggle to save. Ocean temperatures may be rising, but research funding is dropping. Plus, Germany is changing part of its national soccer jersey design, after it was compared to a Nazi group's logo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Charity website is Humanityauxilium.com Instagram: @waleed._.alvi Gaza aid worker who just returned home from Gaza details a harrowing account of the situation on the ground in Gaza. Please support us: https://Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal https://themadmamluks.com/donate
When two major earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region on February 6, 2023, there was some hope that the catastrophe would bring renewed attention and aid to war-torn northwestern Syria. But almost a year later, those on the ground say the situation has only grown more dire and they feel more alone and desperate than ever. In this episode: Ahmad Hallak (@ahmadkhallak), Aid Worker in Northwest Syria Hiba Ezzideen (@EzzideenHiba), Equity and Empowerment CEO Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin with our host Kevin Hirten. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. This episode was mixed by Joe Plourde. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
Please support us: https://Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal https://themadmamluks.com/donate 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Egyptian Sentiment 9:20 - Non Muslims Joining Aid Workers 14:06 - Rafah Crossing 27:40 - Israel targeting Aid workers 45:45 - Keeping Gaza Alive in our Heart 52:30 - Humiliation of Gaza's Men
Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, who is with the humanitarian aid organization Doctors Without Borders, joins us to talk about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel has agreed to have daily, 4-hour humanitarian pauses in fighting in areas of northern Gaza in order to allow civilians to move to safer areas in the south. William Booth, London bureau chief at The Washington Post, joins us. And, Ohio saw wins for abortion rights on election day. Progressive community organizers are reflecting on the role of Black voters, who they've been working to engage and register to vote. Prentiss Haney, co-executive director of the nonprofit Ohio Organizing Collaborative, and his colleague Pastor Lesley Jones join us. Then, November is the time to see some exciting space phenomena. Streaks of light from the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers will be visible this season and the Euclid space telescope is sending its first images from a million miles away. Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky and Telescope, joins us.
Gaza's humanitarian crisis becomes more dire with every passing moment. With constant bombardment and dwindling supplies, it's a struggle to find fuel, food and even water. Before communication lines went dark Friday, Amna Nawaz spoke with Yousef Hammash, who works for an aid group in Gaza, about life in the besieged strip for him and his family. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders