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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 minutes.Muslim leaders in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara have apologized for displaying the flag of a banned Islamic group during a parade celebrating Eid festival. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes. The 22-year-old survived a murderous attack at his workplace over an alleged desecration of Islamic texts. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes. A court handed down jail terms on eight indigenous people in Indonesia's Christian-majority East Nusa Tenggara province amid a land dispute with a company owned by a Catholic diocese. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from AsiaFiled by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.  Christians have mourned a Protestant bishop's son, who was killed by men who also gang raped female tourists in southern India. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes.  Education officials in Catholic-majority nation say student abuse will not be tolerated after two recent scandals. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes.  In a historical move, the nation's top court has agreed to hear an appeal by socially poor Dalit Catholics in southern India. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes.Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, president of Caritas Internationalis, stresses situation of millions of people affected by sudden closure of USAID. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for http://ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

In this episode, host Justice Shorter welcomes Aldita Amaru Gallardo (Action for Transformation Fund at Emergent Fund) and Rainier Miles (Black Trans Fund) for a powerful discussion on transgender movement-building, gender liberation, and the collective efforts of disabled and transgender organizers. Aldita and Rainier unpack the interconnectedness of anti-trans legislation and state-sanctioned violence, and break down how bodily autonomy is a unifying principle between the disability justice and transgender justice movements. Aldita's and Rainier's dreams of a gender-liberated world filled with community, art, joy, and interdependence, where everyone is able to thrive and exist freely, provides a motivating north star for funding transgender liberation.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes. The House of Representatives backed impeachment of the vice president, paving the way for a tumultuous Senate trial that could see her removed from office. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.A global abuse tracker has released a new list of 84 individuals accused of sex abuse, alleging many remain in active ministry in the Catholic-majority country. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Hun Manet has refuted allegations that his government was involved in the assassination of Khmer-French politician Lim Kimya. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Close to 2 million people from an influential Christian group gathered in Manila to demand a halt to congressional efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Lawmakers, NGOs, activists, and citizens express anger toward the Cambodian government after assassination of an opposition politician in Thailand. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Residents of a village in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have restrained tribal Christians from celebrating Christmas and demanded they revert to Hinduism or their indigenous faith. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Christians in conflict-torn Papua in Indonesia marked International Human Rights Day with Way of the Cross for an end to state violence. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

In this episode, host Justice Shorter interviews renowned writer, artist, historian, and activist Aurora Levins Morales. Morales discusses the importance of funding and supporting disabled elders, who hold rich histories and perspectives that are often overlooked. She shares her "homemade theories" for getting through tough times, emphasizing the power of collectivizing struggles and sharing stories. Morales also talks about the critical work of preserving marginalized histories and preventing their erasure, calling on funders to support local, community-led projects. She expresses gratitude for the recognition she has received, while also candidly sharing her need for financial support to sustain her work and living situation. Morales' insights offer a compelling vision for how we can cherish and uplift the wisdom of disabled elders.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.Support Aurora: https://www.patreon.com/auroralevinsmorales

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Arbitrary detention of protesters was the most prevalent violation of civic freedoms across countries in the Asia-Pacific region, a global rights group said in its report. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Sarah Blahovec is the co-founder, co-director, and president of Disability Victory, a 501(c)(4) organization that aims to build the political power of disabled progressives.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.The global rights group has criticized Myanmar's military junta for use of anti-personnel mines that have killed and maimed thousands in the conflict-stricken nation. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from AsiaFiled by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Today on the show Steven and Shaun give us an update on their exciting weekends, while Shaun probes Steven on how good his new Mac Mini M4 is.The guys also chat about the Mantis Q40 from Humanware receiving some big updates this winter, and they talk about a new version on the VOCR addon for Voiceover users on the Mac. Watch and listen to blind musician Andre Louis talk to the developer of the app from his YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/_9EIYUPyXao?si=tCz-PPoDHlbusUu0. You can also download VOCR here - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVc4RFlUd0UxX2N1OXlxOVozd0VtLWV6OFU3d3xBQ3Jtc0trMFBiUGZxZUxtcW5rMGR1OWIyRlNYRlpqcGFVdW9XMUhHUl9CRUhCZWpEU2Rwd0dlRS1ROUJFcTIzTGQwZk05NGh1Q3Zxem9yN0pwQ05renRpZk5MMFBORnlIMTlPMVpjVnNtWWdaWGQ3Q0VGVEZlcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fchigkim.github.io%2FVOCR%2F&v=_9EIYUPyXaoPlus we are joined by Ryan Jones from Vispero to talk about the Next Big Thing contest and we meet its winner for 2024 - Double Tap regular Robin Christopherson - who shares the inspiration behind his winning entry.And Steven thinks he might have found the best present for those chicken fans in your life!Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro08:53 Vispero's Next Big Thing Contest Overview17:51 Future of JAWS and ZoomText on ARM Devices28:08 Performance Improvements in ZoomText29:30 Celebrating 30 Years of JAWS30:24 Introducing the Winner of Next Big Thing

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has stated that a Filipino woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges will be handed over to Manila. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule for around 10 minutes.A cardinal in Singapore has called for religious and racial unity after a priest was stabbed in the face during Mass sending shockwaves across the nation. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.The claim by a Hindu leader that churches are involved in drug trade in India's northeast region has sparked widespread anger among Christians. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.A new bishop ordained in China shortly after the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement on appointment of bishops in the communist nation for another four years. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com  For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.A bishop's request to the pope asking not to be made a cardinal has surprised Catholics in Muslim-majority Indonesia. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Indian Church leaders welcome maiden government-sponsored peace talks between tribal Christians and Hindu Meitei community in conflict-torn Manipur state. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Justice Shorter welcomes Nikki Brown Booker and Yolanda Vargas.The conversation explores what it means to work while disabled in 2024, including the importance of understanding disabled people as both care recipients and employers, the need for collective bargaining and cross-movement organizing between disability rights and worker rights groups, and strategies for cultivating inclusive and equitable workplaces for disabled employees.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Pope Francis announced 21 new cardinals including five Asians, which observers say once again shows his thrust for going to the peripheries of the Church. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Religious hardliners target Sufi shrines, minorities and culturally important places in Muslim-majority Bangladesh following the political changeover. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Sri Lanka's first leftist president sparks hope for change in the crisis-laden island nation. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Christian leaders say Indian government's new “road map” for peace in strife-torn Manipur state is too late and too difficult to achieve as warring parties continue “to stick to their guns.” Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Pope Francis wrapped up the longest apostolic journey of his pontificate covering four nations in Asia and Oceania, infusing joy and hope among millions in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Pope Francis arrived at the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Tuesday, kicking off the longest apostolic journey of his pontificate covering four nations in Asia and Oceania. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Devastating floods left dozens of dead and millions affected in Bangladesh and India in recent days. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Pakistani Christians marked the first anniversary of the anti-Christian violence in Jaranwala with a protest rally, calling for justice and an end to abuses. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Global rights group Human Rights Watch slammed the military junta and rebel forces for atrocities against civilians in the conflict-scarred nation. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Rebecca Williford, Esq., President & CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), for a conversation in honor of Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rebecca shines a spotlight on the important work of DRA, a national nonprofit disability rights legal center that fights systemic discrimination against people with disabilities through impact litigation.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Impoverished Timor-Leste faces criticism for allocating US$12 million for Pope Francis' visit in September including US$1 million for an altar for a papal Mass. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by David Lawrence, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Gabriel Foster, Co-founder & Executive Director of the Trans Justice Funding Project. Foster shines a spotlight on the importance of centering the leadership of trans people in funding decisions, particularly in relation to intersecting oppressions such as ableism. Foster emphasizes the need for funders to move beyond symbolic gestures and provide meaningful support to LGBTQIA+ communities year-round. He specifically amplifies many of the current challenges faced by the trans community, and calls on philanthropy to prioritize inclusion and collaboration across marginalized communities. Foster urges listeners to consider the risks of inaction and to actively work towards disability inclusion.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes mental health activist Dior Vargas for a conversation about the role philanthropy can play in supporting mental health, wellness, and self-care. Vargas shares a powerful call to action for accessible and equitable mental health care, highlighting the flaws in the current system and calling for community-based support and trauma-informed care.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Inevitable Foundation co-founders Richie Siegel and Marisa Torelli-Pedevska for a conversation on the importance of supporting authentic disability representation in the media. Richie and Marisa call on philanthropy to provide funding for media makers both through individual grants and broader initiatives. Together, they highlight the impact of such funding efforts, including helping disabled writers secure jobs and fostering inclusive spaces for disabled creatives.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Dr. Bonnie Swenor, Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice at The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, about the many healthcare inequities that the disability community experiences due to ableism and inaccessibility. Dr. Swenor calls for philanthropy to engage with the disability community to support the development of better metrics for accurate data collection, highlighting the importance of including diverse perspectives and centering disabled people who hold multiple marginalized identities.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, the Forum's Senior Program and Communications Associate, Olivia Williams, takes the mic as host. She's joined by Dr. Sami Schalk, associate professor in the Department of Gender & Women's Studies at UW-Madison and author of Black Disability Politics. Olivia and Dr. Schalk's wide-ranging, in-depth conversation covers the connections between ableism and anti-Blackness, shines a spotlight on historical and contemporary Black disabled activism, and uplifts why it's essential to fund the groundbreaking work of Black disabled folks.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Julie Farrar, a longtime disabled organizer and activist, along with Jen Matheson, who leads the leads the Advancing Disability Justice program at Northwest Health Foundation. Through storytelling and reflection, Julie and Jen shine a spotlight on the impact of funding direction action and organizing.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes the Disability & Philanthropy Forum team!Hear from all of the team members about what drew them to the Forum, what they've been working on, and what their calls-to-action are for the philanthropic sector.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Kristy Trautmann, Executive Director of FISA Foundation, an early signatory of the Disability Inclusion Pledge, to shine a spotlight on their commitment to disability inclusive grantmaking and operations.Foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations that sign the Disability Inclusion Pledge commit to working on eight action items to advance systemic change across the philanthropic sector.Kristy offers a deep well of insights on actionable steps for implementing the Pledge and calls upon colleagues in philanthropy to join the disability inclusion learning journey.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Luticha André Doucette, a disability justice advocate and the owner of Catalyst Consulting. In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), join Emily and Luticha for a conversation on shifting towards a more inclusive workplace culture. Luticha offers a wealth of honest insights and best practices for fostering accessible, equitable workplaces for all. Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Dom Kelly, Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, and Jalyn Radziminski, Founder of Count US IN; Commissioner and Vice Chair for Indiana Disability Rights' Protection and Advocacy Services, and Director of Engagement at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.Tune in for an impactful conversation on why it's essential to incorporate disability into all civic and political engagement work. Remember, every issue is a disability issue. If your funding doesn't support the civic participation of disabled people, it's not truly inclusive or intersectional. Dom and Jalyn offer insights and actionable ideas to shift civic engagement toward efforts that centers and honors the perspectives and lived experiences of the disability community.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Catarina Rivera, a dynamic disability public speaker and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant. Catarina dives into why it's essential to ensure disability isn't overlooked in DEI work and offers an incredible wealth of actionable insights on implementing accessibility and disability-inclusive best practices. You'll want to take notes during this episode!Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Ryan Easterly, Executive Director of WITH Foundation, and Justice Shorter, a Disability Justice advocate and international advisor for disability inclusive humanitarian and disaster assistance, for a wide-ranging, poignant conversation on disability pride. Ryan and Justice offer insights into their lived experiences Black disabled people who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, reflect on the power of storytelling, and share how they find joy in disability identity and culture.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.