Podcasts about Calais Jungle

In this episode we speak to Martin McTigue. Martin joined London Ambulance Service in 1986. He progressed through the ranks, working first as an Operations Manager then later as Head of Business Development. In 2015, Martin started making weekly trips to the refugee camp known as the Calais Jungle. Here, he formed a clinic to serve the medical needs of 8000 migrants. Martin has also worked extensively in sea rescue. He advises the UK lifeboat charity, the RNLI, on mass casualty rescues, and he is a trustee of the NGO Atlantic Pacific. I met Martin in January on a rescue ship, the Sea-Eye 4. He was leading a month-long maritime operation to rescue migrants attempting to reach Europe from Libya.  In this episode, we discuss Martin's management roles within LAS; major incidents; humanitarian medicine; and Mediterranean SAR.  Please consider donating to Sea-Eye, so it can carry on delivering life-saving rescues in the Mediterranean: sea-eye.org/en/donate  Links: Sea Eye: sea-eye.org  Hands International: www.handsinternational.org.uk Atlantic Pacific: www.atlanticpacific.org.uk  Sea Watch: sea-watch.org  Indigo Volunteers: indigovolunteers.org 

Jaz O'Hara is the amazing Founder of The Worldwide Tribe and Host of the Asylum Speakers podcast. Moved by the refugee crisis in the Calais Jungle, she shared a post on social media and woke up in the morning to 65,000 shares and so many messages. It started her journey to better understand the issues facing Asylum seekers and for many years now she has been sharing stories and advocating for fair treatment and rights for those experiencing displacement and the many challenges that leaving your home to find a safer situation entails. In this episode, we explore her work and learn about her amazing parents who have fostered 4 boys from Libya, Sudan, and Eritrea who were in need of asylum. We also discuss amongst many things, the amazing response to the Ukrainian war and explore why the response to asylum seekers from other parts of the world has not been as enthusiastic. What is it in our own biases that can leave us vulnerable to propaganda about THE OTHER? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravinol/message

After fostering for decades, John faces big challenges when he is assigned 2 Albanian kids who entered the UK from the Calais Jungle by hiding on trucks.

Betsy Blakeslee's work has connected refugees with the healing power of music for two decades. She directed expressive arts programs for refugee youth in Bosnia and Croatia during the wars of the 1990s. Since 2016, her Expressive Arts Refuge team and Moira Smiley have been running similar programs at refugee camps in France, Greece, and Lebanon.In this episode she shares stories of how her experiences as a volunteer have touched the lives of Sudanese and Syrian children. She talks about how expressive arts- music and body percussion touch and shift traumatic experiences, especially for those fleeing war and violence. Betsy gives us before and after stories, a demo (with me) of music and body movements she teaches, as well as how brain science is truly behind why music creates belonging and connection among people. Betsy Blakeslee is the co-author on forthcoming book about the Calais Jungle refugee camp in Calais, France. More visual information, liner notes, and an episode transcript can be found for this (and every!) episode on Agile Vocalist.com

Today's podcast episode is about a country very close to my heart - Sudan.Like most people in the UK, I grew up without any knowledge of what was happening in Sudan. In my history lessons at school I learnt about the Holocaust and the ethnic cleansing that happened during the second world war, but I learnt nothing about the current genocide in Sudan that continues to this day. It wasn't until I went to uni and I somehow blagged my way onto a scholarship programme to study Mandarin in Beijing, (a story for another time), but I was sharing a room with a now good friend of mine Anna, who was studying the genocide in Darfur (a region in Sudan) for her degree. She was my first introduction to the situation there. She gave me the context, she told me stories about what she was reading, and I remember lying in bed one night in our room in Beijing, watching a film together called ‘Attack on Darfur' - a hollywoodised, but pretty accurate depiction of what is happening there.That film still haunts me honestly. This is a warning for anyone who watches it - it was the most heartbreaking film I've ever seen, but it served a very important purpose for me. Fast forward about 5 years or so and I found myself in the Calais Jungle refugee camp for the first time, chatting to a guy there who told me he was from Darfur. As he talked about how his village had been burnt to the ground and he showed me the scars on his legs from where bullets had hit him, I thought back to that film and those conversations with Anna, and I was grateful that I knew even just a little bit about what he was telling me. I realised though that I still had a lot to learn.Since then, I've met many wonderful Sudanese people along my journey. I'm happy to call some of them my best friends, you guys might remember my conversation with Awad in Episode 2, and I also have a Sudanese foster brother. This episode comes after many conversations with them about the best way to encourage understanding and awareness for the people of Sudan. It aims to be a comprehensive introduction into the history, but through personal stories that make this information accessible to everyone.In it we hear from three wonderful women sharing their knowledge and stories about Sudan. First, Sonja and Maddy, from an amazing organisation called Waging Peace who support the Sudanese community in the UK, then Marwa, who shares her personal experience of living in and leaving Sudan. Her testimony is an honour to be able to include and share with you. To learn more about Waging Peace: https://wagingpeace.info/To check out the products made by our lovely sponsor: https://www.lovewelcomes.org/ (use the code WWT for 10% off at checkout)To support Asylum Speakers by buying a t-shirt or a hoodie: https://theworldwidetribeshop.com/To support Asylum Speakers by donating: https://www.justgiving.com/prism-worldwidetribeTo get in touch: https://www.instagram.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asylum-speakers-podcast-with-jaz-ohara-stories-of-migration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a Christmas edition of Just The Tonic with Katie Derham!Actor Emily Watson chats to Katie about her support for The Citizens of the World Choir. Emily, Oscar-nominated for her role as virtuoso cellist Jacqueline de Pré, is their patron. They provide a lifeline for refugees and migrants arriving alone in the UK, helping them integrate through the power of music.Musical Director Becky Dell tells Katie about the growth of the choir - from its roots in the Calais Jungle to singing with the Royal Opera Chorus.Episode 2 was all about the positive benefits of being in a choir. For members of the Citizens of the World choir, it's not just about singing, it's about becoming part of a community. Xmas is all about spending time with your family. But for Aref, and Naomi, who are in the UK on their own, their families are far away. They tell Katie how the choir has helped them integrate into their new communities and Londoner Alison chats about the positive effect it has on her.The People's Orchestra have had their first Christmas concert in two years – luckily they held it at the beginning of December - it's the first time the orchestras and the choirs have all played together. Their Production Assistant Jamie Parker caught up with some as the excitement was building in rehearsals.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary:The current episode is co-hosted with Simon Butler, an artist, curator and founder of MigrateArt, an art charity that helps those impacted by the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. In the current episode we meet a Myanmar-born graffiti artist Bart Was Not Here, who creates a body of work full of escapism and dry humour by mixing text and imagery from Burmese and global pop culture. In this candid conversation we talk about Bart's artistic journey from discovering graffiti, to experiencing anti-muslim hatred, and being forced to leave the country, as Bart shares with us his thoughts on the harsh reality of Myanmar and the misrepresentation of Burmese culture globally.The Speaker:Bart Was Not Here, born on 19.2.1996 in Yangon, Burma, is a visual artist working with paintings, illustrations, murals, and sculptures based in Paris. He started painting graffiti on the streets of Yangon under the alias “Bart Was Not Here” when he was in 8th grade and he graduated high school in 2011-2012. He committed to painting graffiti and street art with his crew R.O.A.R after high school and went to Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore in 2014. He got a Fine Arts Diploma from Lasalle in 2018. As a graffiti artist he participated in a great number of group exhibitions in Burma as well as overseas. He debuted his solo exhibition titled God Complex at Myanm/art gallery in 2019. He has showcased his paintings in Saatchi Gallery as well as The Secretariat Building in Myanmar. His artworks are usually figurative with vibrant colored patterns and humorous text serving as punchlines. He is interested in world-building and storytelling within his art as he is inspired by the likes of Hieronymous Bosch, David Lynch, Neil Gaiman, and Jean “Moebius” Giraud. Kyaw Moe Khine is open to working with different concepts in his art but he loves working in the areas of myth, religion, icons, pop culture, and satire. He also believes humour can be used as a weapon in art. He's in the middle of his art residency at Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris.The Co-Host:Simon Butleris a curator, social entrepreneur and artist based in London. He founded Migrate Artin 2016 after visiting the Calais Jungle refugee camp in France for the first time. This poignant experience inspired him to use his years of experience in the art world to help those impacted by the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. To date, Migrate Art has raised over £550,000, helped thousands of people across Europe and the Middle East and worked with some of the world's leading artists including Anish Kapoor, Mona Hatoum, Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread and Raqib Shaw.Host: Farah Piriye, ZEITGEIST19 FoundationSign up for ZEITGEIST19's newsletter at https://www.zeitgeist19.comFor sponsorship enquiries, comments, ideas and collaborations, email us at info@zeitgeist19.comFollow us on Instagramand TwitterHelp us to continue our mission and to develop our podcast: Donate

Little Amal is a 3.5m high puppet who has been walking nearly 9000 kilometres across Europe this summer in recognition of the journey made by thousands of child refugees every year in search of family members, safety and a new home. To mark this extraordinary project, five award-winning European writers have written short stories inspired by Amal's walk. Each one has responded imaginatively to the puppet's journey through their own country, reflecting the hopes and fears of both Amal herself and the people she encounters on her way. As she strides through the stories and across Europe, Amal takes on many guises. She's a refugee child from a camp on the Turkish Syrian border, who sets off in search of her mother, accompanied by an alter-ego puppet guide; she's befriended by a seagull in Greece; she strikes fear into the heart of a small, lonely boy in Italy; becomes the target for a kidnapping in Belgium… The Walk has been created by Good Chance Theatre, who started the theatre in the Calais Jungle and Handspring Puppet company, who created the puppets for War Horse. Little Amal began her walk in Turkey at the end of July and, helped by a team of puppeteers, performers, local people and arts organisations, she'll walk nearly 9000km across Europe, finishing in Manchester in November. She arrives in the UK, at Folkestone, on 19 October. A Day at the Beach by Emilienne Malfatto takes place after the long journey through Europe. A young Syrian girl waits, exhausted, on the beach at Calais for the boat that she hopes will take her across the water to safety. Amal has nothing left to her except her memories of home, when she had parents, a family, a roof over her head, food on her plate and the ordinary worries of a small girl. Emilienne Malfatto is a photojournalist, working between Iraq, France and Latin America. She won this year's Prix Goncourt first novel prize for her novel ‘Que sur toi se lamente le Tigre'. Producers: Sara Davies with Tobias Withers A Cast Iron Radio Production

Little Amal is a 3.5m high puppet who has been walking nearly 9000 kilometres across Europe this summer in recognition of the journey made by thousands of child refugees every year in search of family members, safety and a new home. To mark this extraordinary project, five award-winning European writers have written short stories inspired by Amal's walk. Each one has responded imaginatively to the puppet's journey through their own country, reflecting the hopes and fears of both Amal herself and the people she encounters on her way. As she strides through the stories and across Europe, Amal takes on many guises. She's a refugee child from a camp on the Turkish Syrian border, who sets off in search of her mother, accompanied by an alter-ego puppet guide; she's befriended by a seagull in Greece; she strikes fear into the heart of a small, lonely boy in Italy; becomes the target for a kidnapping in Belgium… The Walk has been created by Good Chance Theatre, who started the theatre in the Calais Jungle and Handspring Puppet company, who created the puppets for War Horse. Little Amal began her walk in Turkey at the end of July and, helped by a team of puppeteers, performers, local people and arts organisations, she'll walk nearly 9000km across Europe, finishing in Manchester in November. She arrives in the UK, at Folkestone, on 19 October. A Piece of Cake by Nicolas Ancion catches up with the puppet in Belgium where two young men try to kidnap it to raise awareness of the death of a Kurdish child shot by a policeman, only to be abducted themselves by a group who want to give Amal a special Belgian welcome. Nicolas Ancion is a novelist and scriptwriter who grew up in a puppet theater in Liege, Belgium. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and awarded several literary prizes. His novel “The Man Who Refused To Die” is published by Dis Voir Editions. Producers: Sara Davies with Tobias Withers A Cast Iron Radio Production

Little Amal is a 3.5m high puppet who has been walking nearly 9000 kilometres across Europe this summer in recognition of the journey made by thousands of child refugees every year in search of family members, safety and a new home. To mark this extraordinary project, five award-winning European writers have written short stories inspired by Amal's walk. Each one has responded imaginatively to the puppet's journey through their own country, reflecting the hopes and fears of both Amal herself and the people she encounters on her way. As she strides through the stories and across Europe, Amal takes on many guises. She's a refugee child from a camp on the Turkish Syrian border, who sets off in search of her mother, accompanied by an alter-ego puppet guide; she's befriended by a seagull in Greece; she strikes fear into the heart of a small, lonely boy in Italy; becomes the target for a kidnapping in Belgium… The Walk has been created by Good Chance Theatre, who started the theatre in the Calais Jungle and Handspring Puppet company, who created the puppets for War Horse. Little Amal began her walk in Turkey at the end of July and, helped by a team of puppeteers, performers, local people and arts organisations, she'll walk nearly 9000km across Europe, finishing in Manchester in November. She arrives in the UK, at Folkestone, on 19 October. Hide and Seek by Lorenza Pieri is set in Genazzano, near Rome, where the children of the town are playing games to welcome Little Amal on her journey through Italy. But for Daniel, hiding on the steps to the castle to avoid being found and caught by the other children and their huge, terrifying visitor, the game threatens to be another humiliation in a long line. Lorenza Pieri is a novelist, journalist and literary translator. Her first novel to appear in English, The Garden of Monsters, is published by Europa Editions. Producers: Sara Davies with Tobias Withers A Cast Iron Radio Production

Little Amal is a 3.5m high puppet who has been walking nearly 9000 kilometres across Europe this summer in recognition of the journey made by thousands of child refugees every year in search of family members, safety and a new home. To mark this extraordinary project, five award-winning European writers have written short stories inspired by Amal's walk. Each one has responded imaginatively to the puppet's journey through their own country, reflecting the hopes and fears of both Amal herself and the people she encounters on her way. As she strides through the stories and across Europe, Amal takes on many guises. She's a refugee child from a camp on the Turkish Syrian border, who sets off in search of her mother, accompanied by an alter-ego puppet guide; she's befriended by a seagull in Greece; she strikes fear into the heart of a small, lonely boy in Italy; becomes the target for a kidnapping in Belgium… The Walk has been created by Good Chance Theatre, who started the theatre in the Calais Jungle and Handspring Puppet company, who created the puppets for War Horse. Little Amal began her walk in Turkey at the end of July and, helped by a team of puppeteers, performers, local people and arts organisations, she'll walk nearly 9000km across Europe, finishing in Manchester in November. She arrives in the UK, at Folkestone, on 19 October. Of Girls and Gulls by Auguste Corteau tells of a scavenging seagull who bonds with the huge puppet-girl Amal as she is foraging for food on a rubbish tip outside Athens: both are far from home and in need of friendship. Auguste Corteau has written novels and short stories for adults and children, and has been awarded the Greek National Book Award for Children's Literature and the IBBY Prize for Best Children's Novel. His novel The Book of Katarina is published in English by Parthian Books and available as an audiobook. Producers: Sara Davies with Tobias Withers A Cast Iron Radio Production

Little Amal is a 3.5m high puppet who has been walking nearly 9000 kilometres across Europe this summer in recognition of the journey made by thousands of child refugees every year in search of family members, safety and a new home. To mark this extraordinary project, five award-winning European writers have written short stories inspired by Amal's walk. Each one has responded imaginatively to the puppet's journey through their own country, reflecting the hopes and fears of both Amal herself and the people she encounters on her way. As she strides through the stories and across Europe, Amal takes on many guises. She's a refugee child from a camp on the Turkish Syrian border, who sets off in search of her mother, accompanied by an alter-ego puppet guide; she's befriended by a seagull in Greece; she strikes fear into the heart of a small, lonely boy in Italy; becomes the target for a kidnapping in Belgium… The Walk has been created by Good Chance Theatre, who started the theatre in the Calais Jungle and Handspring Puppet company, who created the puppets for War Horse. Little Amal began her walk in Turkey at the end of July and, helped by a team of puppeteers, performers, local people and arts organisations, she'll walk nearly 9000km across Europe, finishing in Manchester in November. She arrives in the UK, at Folkestone, on 19 October. This episode is Milk of the World by Sema Kaygusuz. A young refugee girl is rescued from a camp on the Syrian Turkish border by a huge puppet, who becomes her protector and alter ego as they set off to find the girl's mother. Sema Kaygusuz is one of Turkey's leading fiction writers, whose novels and short stories have been widely translated and won many awards, including an English PEN award for Every Fire You Tend, which also won the TA First Translation Prize for her translator, Nicholas Glastonbury, who translated this story. The story is read by Sirine Saba. Producers: Sara Davies with Tobias Withers A Cast Iron Radio Production

Episode Summary:The current episode is co-hosted with our former guest speaker Simon Butler, a curator, artist and founder of MigrateArt, a platform that helps those impacted by the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. Together we meet Ken Nwadiogby, a Nigerian artist whose artistic research is focused on gender equality, African culture, and Black power. Ken was named by Guardian Life as one of the most “Outstanding Personalities of 2019” in recognition of his contributions to the Nigerian arts community.In this candid conversation we discuss how Ken is utilising his practice as a tool for social change, raising awareness of such themes as racism, police brutality, sexism, xenophobia and more. Ken shares his thoughts on cultural revolution, how to respond back to society when it speaks to us, what it means to be a Nigerian artist in today's climate and how Contemporealism, a new method of visual communication coined by the artist himself, was born.The Speaker:Ken Nwadiogbu (b. 1994, Lagos, Nigeria) is a visual artist who creates innovative conceptual drawings on various surfaces as he engages in multidisciplinary modes of storytelling. Nwadiogbu earned a B.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. His interest in art, as well as his career began while he earned his degree despite no formal training. Inspired by issues relating to him and those around, he began creating works that reflect the everyday struggles of people, with the hopes of making a change in his community. Popularly known as KenArt, Nwadiogbu is credited for introducing the “Contemporealism” movement and is constantly revitalising his practice by challenging modes of Black representation. A core focus for Nwadiogbu is to inspire and encourage young creatives. He does this through public speaking and mentorship, as well as through his creative companies; Artland Contemporary Limited and KINGS Management. He nurtures an art collective called ‘Title Deed' and co-found Artists Connect NG, the largest artist gathering in Nigeria, created to foster creativity, collaboration and community.Follow Ken's journey on InstagramThe Co-Host:Simon Butler is a curator, social entrepreneur and artist based in London. He founded Migrate Art in 2016 after visiting the Calais Jungle refugee camp in France for the first time. This poignant experience inspired him to use his years of experience in the art world to help those impacted by the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. To date, Migrate Art has raised over £550,000, helped thousands of people across Europe and the Middle East and worked with some of the world's leading artists including Anish Kapoor, Mona Hatoum, Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread and Raqib Shaw.Host: Farah Piriye, ZEITGEIST19 FoundationSign up for ZEITGEIST19's newsletter at https://www.zeitgeist19.comFor sponsorship enquiries, comments, ideas and collaborations, email us at info@zeitgeist19.com Follow us on Instagram and TwitterHelp us to continue our mission and to develop our podcast: Donate

We discuss the healing benefits of psychedelic medicines, suffering, mental health, Benji's time in the Calais Jungle, and the importance of gratitude.

Human rights activist and commended Giraffe Hero Jaz O'Hara founded „The Worldwide Tribe“ in a bid to highlight the humanity behind world issues and inspire positive social change. She is uplifting refugee voices and celebrating human differences. Founded in 2015, the Worlwidetribe has grown into an organisation and online community which raises awareness about the refugee crisis whilst also supporting those caught up in it in a sustainable way.

Episode Summary:In the wake of the myriad crises of the past two decades - art helps the world to be felt - by its inhabitants - spurring thinking, engagement and even action. In this episode we meet Simon Butler, founder of Migrate Art Charity, who delves into most pressing issues of today that the media and global society are disconnected from. We talk about his latest project The Scorched Earth, turning ash from burnt crops of Iraqi Kurdistan into art, organised in direct response to widespread deliberate destruction of the war-torn fields that impact the economy, ecosystem, and intimidating local communities. Simon explains to us how he changes the perspective on charity auctions, using the voice of significant artists, advocating that We are part of a larger We.The Speaker:Simon Butler is a curator, social entrepreneur and artist based in London. He founded Migrate Art in 2016 after visiting the Calais Jungle refugee camp in France for the first time. This poignant experience inspired him to use his years of experience in the art world to help those impacted by the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. To date, Migrate Art has raised over £550,000, helped thousands of people across Europe and the Middle East and worked with some of the world's leading artists including Anish Kapoor, Mona Hatoum, Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread and Raqib Shaw.Follow Migrate Art's Journey on Instagram and TwitterHosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth ZhivkovaSign up for ZEITGEIST19's newsletter at https://www.zeitgeist19.comFor sponsorship enquiries, comments, ideas and collaborations, email us at info@zeitgeist19.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about finding an ideal love, empathy in today’s society and how to enjoy being alive, when you’re not having a good time with the human experience. Jennifer also updates you on recent events in British politics, including the big fascist’s day out, Boris Johnson trying to seduce the people of Scotland and the government bullying workers and parents. Featuring The Poems: The Passion Of The Poet Postcards From The Calais Jungle Fireworks The Noise Time stamps for What The Actual F*** Is Going On In Your Life: Pile 1: 01:12:21 Pile 2: 01:27:50 Pile 3: 01:42:24 Pile 4: 02:03:55 Find more information on Jennifer Juan and her work, along with hundreds of free to access poems, short stories and videos at www.jenniferjuan.com   Get involved with Jennifer’s new radio show: https://jenniferjuan.com/contact-links/diverse-verse/ Get the new album, Hunnymoonin’: https://jenniferjuan.com/music/hunnymoonin/ Order the new book Confessions of a Self Aware Manic Pixie Dream Girl: https://jenniferjuan.com/merchandise/books/confessions-of-a-self-aware-manic-pixie-dream-girl/ See Jennifer Juan perform live: https://jenniferjuan.com/events/  Find Jennifer Juan on social media:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/missjsquared Jennifer Juan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/missjsquared Sincerely, Jennifer x on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/sincerelyjenniferx Tumblr: www.missjsquared.tumblr.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniferJuan  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missjsquared   Bandcamp: http://jenniferjuan.bandcamp.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aUVh1Lp3P6o5IW39iopyV?si=7OEc_qoWTL-S0eg0wQ8pHw   Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/jennifer-juan/1293313532   Soundcloud: https://m.soundcloud.com/missjsquared  Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/missjsquared  PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/jenniferjuan  Merchandise: https://jenniferjuan.com/merchandise/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyjenniferx/message

Jaz O'Hara is a human rights activist who quit her job in fashion to volunteer full-time at the so-called Calais Jungle. She went on to found The Worldwide Tribe, a grassroots social activist group that disrupts public perceptions of the humans behind the headlines through storytelling.Jaz speaks to Daniella about using social media as a force for change, ending up in a Greek police station and the astonishing stories of refugees' journeys.Black Sheep is produced by Black Sheep Studios with Daniella Isaacs for BBH. It’s recorded, mixed and mastered by our friends at Soho Radio, and the music is by Daniel Lovegrove. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is activist, refugee rights campaigner and co-founder of The Worldwide Tribe charity, Jaz O’Hara. In 2015, Jaz visited the so-called Calais Jungle refugee camp in France. Shocked and emotional about what she found, Jaz wrote a Facebook post that gathered over 65,000 shares overnight, reaching millions of people and raising £150,000 in a matter of weeks. Shortly afterwards, Jaz and her brother Nils set up the Worldwide Tribe charity, producing creative content to bring a personal, human perspective to the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time; the Refugee Crisis. In this episode Jaz talks about the misconceptions that surround refugees, specifically the stereotype of “the economic migrant” that is perpetuated by the tabloid press and she shares the challenges and emotional toll that comes with running a grassroots charity. Jaz asks of us: “keep asking questions, dig below the surface and don’t believe everything you read.” This conversation was recorded on 25th June 2020. I hope you enjoy listening. Tweet us! https://twitter.com/TheWotPod DM us! https://www.instagram.com/thewotpod/ Or hop over to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewotpod Connect with Jaz O’Hara and The Worldwide Tribe: https://theworldwidetribe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theworldwidetribe/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMC1MRa6CEjlSzpFK5BKLQg https://www.facebook.com/theworldwidetribe https://www.instagram.com/peopleofthepandemic/ Connect with your host Frankie Cotton: https://frankiecotton.com https://twitter.com/FrankieCotton_ https://www.instagram.com/frankiecotton_/ This episode was sound edited by Beth Davison https://www.bethdavison.com/. Women On Top is a Let’s Be Frank production. https://letsbefrank.co This episode of Women On Top is brought to you by Estrid, the Swedish razor brand that is making shaving more convenient, enjoyable and affordable. Traditionally, razor brands have been infamous for showing already hairless women shaving already hairless legs and driving home a message of unachievable body ideals. What I love about Estrid is that its unafraid to show women with body hair and through its imagery Estrid pays tribute to smooth, fuzz, fur and everything in-between, celebrating what reality actually looks like. The startkit from Estrid is just £7.95 and you’ll receive a handle, a razor holder and two 5-blades razors. Visit estrid.com and be sure to use the code ‘WOM’ to donate an extra £1 to The Fawcett Society. Thanks very much to Estrid. Visit estrid.com https://estrid.com/gb/ use code WOM Follow Estrid on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heyestrid/ Follow Estrid on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Estrid-2350793288288464/

Kicking off the season today I'm joined by a guest who's name might be familiar to you. Rob Lawrie is an ex-soldier turned volunteer from the north of England who made international headlines when he was caught smuggling a 4 year old girl from the Calais Jungle refugee camp in France, across the border and into the UK.Rob's actions saw him facing years in a French prison, with some branding him a criminal; but others saw him as a hero, and his crime, a crime of compassion. For those of us volunteering in Calais at the time, it posed the question, would we do the same? As you listen to this episode, I imagine you'll be asking yourself a similar question.But Rob's story didn't end with the judge's verdict. His relationship with this little girl's family has gone on to take many more unexpected twists and turns over the years. This episode is full of tension, surprise and mixed emotions...have a listen!Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/prism-worldwidetribe)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asylum-speakers-podcast-with-jaz-ohara-stories-of-migration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Pattinson talks to Samira about his new Oscar nominated film The Lighthouse, a gothic thriller in black and white from Robert Eggers (The Witch), in which Robert and Willem Dafoe play two lighthouse keepers who start to lose their sanity when a storm strands them on a remote island. Continuing Front Row's Risk season, two film-makers who have exposed themselves to personal danger. Oscar winning director Orlando von Einsiedel (The White Helmets, Virunga) discusses filming in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in DR Congo as civil war broke out. Hassan Akkad discusses filming his journey from Damascus to the UK via the Calais ‘Jungle’, including a dangerous boat crossing from Turkey to Greece as the boat began to sink, footage which featured in the BBC series Exodus. In the run up to this year's BAFTAs and Academy Awards, the all-male Best Director shortlists have attracted criticism, with many lamenting the omission of Greta Gerwig, whose Little Women has been a critical and commercial success and picked up other nominations including Best Film, Actress and Screenplay. Greta gives her take on all this and discusses her reworking of Louisa May Alcott's novel. Main image: Robert Pattinson in The Lighthouse Image credit: © Universal Pictures International Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Timothy Prosser

We've all had a bad hair day. We shall overcomb. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by actor and writer Temi Wilkey to discuss how hair can encapsulate culture and become our greatest insecurity. Sophie explores the issues society has with black hair, Heidi investigates the link between body hair and feminism, Ned gets an intimate waxing and Steve Ali discusses his hair care regime in the Calais Jungle refugee camp. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: Woman's Hour (31/08/2015) Woman's Hour (31/01/2019)

This week we hear from my foster brother Mez. This is an important episode for me because it was Mez becoming my brother that was the catalyst to me quitting my job in fashion and focusing all my energy into the refugee crisis and The Worldwide Tribe...but that's a story for another episode. Today Mez shares his story of resilience and survival. From fleeing compulsory military service in his home country when he was 13, to crossing the Sahara Desert and not eating for 15 days. From his boat capsizing in the Mediterranean Sea to hiding underneath the Eurotunnel train to get to the UK. Mez is the inspiration behind everything I do, and you will soon see why…Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/prism-worldwidetribe)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asylum-speakers-podcast-with-jaz-ohara-stories-of-migration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Mallet School of Archaeology and Louise Fowler Museum of London Archaeology give a talk for the Knowledge Exchange Showcase on their research on the Calais migrant camp known as the Jungle. Sarah Mallet, School of Archaeology Dr Sarah Mallet is a post-doctoral researcher at jointly appointed at the Pitt Rivers Museum and School of Archaeology in Oxford. Her current role consists in researching the visual and material culture of the Calais ‘Jungle’, and she is one of the co-curators of the major temporary exhibition ‘Lande: The Calais ‘Jungle’ and beyond’ on display at the Pitt Rivers Museum until November 2019. The project has developed new approaches to contemporary collecting in impermanent spaces and uses the principles of archaeological methodology to understand and record the lives of undocumented people in the present. With a multi-disciplinary background, including medieval history and scientific archaeology, her current research on this project has focused on borders and migrations, as well as the history of camps in Northern France in relation to contemporary events. She is the co-author with Dan Hicks of the book ‘Lande: The Calais ‘Jungle’ and beyond’ published by Bristol University Press in May 2019.

The boys are joined by Trampface lads Lee West and Paul O'Dwyer. Paddy gets caught stealing in the cinema, Paul finds the Black Market in Iraq and the Tramps discuss the addiction of War. The Tramps talk about setting up Trampface, travelling to Paris and witnessing the Yellow Vest Riots, going back to the Calais Jungle and the industry of Human Trafficking. The Tramps get arrested after crossing the English Channel in a dinghy and Westy and Paddy torture Ryan about their weekend away in New York....

With buzzing phones and shiny screens all around us, true relaxation is hard to achieve. Mae, Ned and guest host Catherine Bohart are joined by comedian Elf Lyons to take a deep breath, focus the mind and dissect the stresses of modern life. Ned has brain tingles, Catherine is mindful of being mindful and Steve Ali reveals how he made a small part of the Calais Jungle a slice of interior design heaven. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this programme: The Anatomy of Rest (13/09/2013) How to Have a Better Brain (17/10/2017) Brain Tingles (24/12/2015)

Bairbre Flood is a documentary maker from Ireland who spent time working in 'the Jungle', the refugee camp in Calais France. Whilst there she produced a documentary, The Hungry Road, a compilation of interviews with refugees in the camps. In this interview I ask her about her experience, the people she met and the reaction she received back home for going. Listen to The Hungry Road here

They say friends are the family you choose, so you'd better choose wisely. Fun friends Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs are joined by comedian Thanyia Moore to explore what being friends really means, how to make new ones and what to do when the lines between friendships and relationships get blurry. Ned asks old friends for their first impressions of him, old pal Bisha beams in from LA and Steve Ali reminisces about a memorable mate from the Calais Jungle. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Programmes featured this week: Desert Island Discs (03/01/2014) Four Thought (25/09/2013) Prayer For The Day (24/09/2018)

How do we best deal with our anger? What forms can it take? Is 'hanger' an actual thing? Join Mae, Ned, Steve and special guest Alison Spittle (sitting in for Bisha) as they wrap their cool, calm heads around all this. This week, Mae hits a pillow with a baseball bat, Alison investigates why anger is the most tweeted emotion and Ned's been getting to grips with wrestling. As always, Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales of the Calais Jungle refugee camp. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: A Brief History of Anger (10/12/2016) The Digital Human (07/04/2017) Make It Real (23/09/2017) Woman's Hour (23/04/2018)

“We accidentally raised £56,000 in a week”...CEO Josie Norton gets badass on Badass Women’s Hour this week, and tells the story of setting up the charity “Help Refugees” https://helprefugees.org. They started by helping the refugees that were in the Calais Jungle and in Greece. Now they fund 80 projects across Europe and the Middle East and raise money through their “Choose Love” campaign. And in the news your hosts Harriet Minter, Emma Sexton and Natalie Campbell re-address #EveryDay Racism in the wake of “That Tweet” from Lord Alan Sugar. Are we having Samira Ahmed or Kirsty Wark for the new host of Question Time? And aren't football pundits looking more female these days? And isn't it wonderful? Seems not everyone thinks so... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are dating apps changing our love lives? Is single life underrated? Which GIF is the best/worst conversation starter? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to answer these highly complex questions. This week, the gang reveal some of their dodgiest dating stories. Comedian, actor, radio & TV presenter Johnny Cochrane tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales of the Calais Jungle dating scene. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Featured in this episode: You & Yours (03/11/2017) You & Yours (04/02/2016) You & Yours (22/05/2017)

The Good Chance Theatre builds temporary theatres of hope promoting freedom of expression, creativity and dignity for everyone. It gives people the opportunity to express and empower themselves, to engage in dialogue and debate, and to experience the enriching and transformative power of art. They first set up in the Jungle in Calais in 2015. And now they've come to the French capital. Sophie Gorman has this report. 

The Good Chance Theatre builds temporary theatres of hope promoting freedom of expression, creativity and dignity for everyone. It gives people the opportunity to express and empower themselves, to engage in dialogue and debate, and to experience the enriching and transformative power of art. They first set up in the Jungle in Calais in 2015. And now they've come to the French capital. Sophie Gorman has this report. 

As the Nazis closed in on Prague, a six-year-old Alf Dubs was carried away from his native Czechoslovakia on the Kindertransport rescue operation that saved 669 predominantly Jewish children. In a remarkable interview with James O’Brien, Lord Dubs talks about the modest bravery of Nicholas Winton, the man who organised the rescue, growing up in Britain with a love of politics, the horrors he witnessed in the Calais Jungle, and spending his life fighting for the rights of refugees even through to this day. Thank you to Help Refugees for their assistance on this episode.

As the Christmas TV schedules are finalised we round up the best festive telly. With Caroline Frost. Do live music venues need protecting from inner-city property development? We debate a proposed "Agent of Change" law to do just that. With the Rt Hon John Spellar MP and Andrew Whitaker, Planning Director of the Home Builders Federation. The young directors who brought theatre to the Jungle camp in Calais, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, have now written a play about the experience. They discuss staging The Jungle at the Young Vic in London. With news that sales of vinyl records have hit a new 25-year high, music writer Ben Wardle - a self-confessed middle-aged vinyl bore - expresses his concerns over his patch being a little threatened by a new breed of collector, the vinyl hipster.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Helen Fitzhenry.

Sofie talks to comedian Jamali Maddix about his 'Viceland' documentary where he travels the world meeting racists, fascists and the extreme right wing, his visit to the Calais Jungle, about him not having been a ‘baddie’ as a youngster and about the first time him and Sofie met and Sofie was definitely NOT a racist.   Find Jamali: www.jamalimaddix.com https://twitter.com/jamalimaddix https://www.facebook.com/JamaliMaddix/   Artwork by Sofie Hagen / with help from Rosalind Bell Jingle by Bailey Lenart   Made of Human Podcast online: Twitter: @podmoh Facebook: facebook.com/madeofhumanpodcast Web: mohpod.com Patreon: patreon.com/mohpod   Sofie Hagen online: Twitter: @SofieHagen Facebook: facebook.com/sofiehagen.komiker Web: sofiehagen.com Instagram: @sofiehagendk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gavin Lee documents the final days of France's notorious migrant camp, meeting inhabitants from as far afield as Gambia and Afghanistan to ask what the future holds for them now.

Mariano Rajoy, Spain's acting prime minister and leader of its conservative Popular Party (PP), was re-elected on Saturday after winning a parliamentary vote. Throughout Spain’s long economic crisis, international tourism has been a rare highlight, and the summer of 2016 was no exception...... the total figure for international visitors for the three months in question was up from 25.2 million in 2015 to 27.6 million this year. Spain’s official unemployment rate has fallen below 20% for the first time in six years. A court in Germany has ruled that the parents of a 15-year- old girl cannot stop her having a sexual relationship with her 47-year-old uncle. An immigrant who was turfed out of the Calais Jungle camp last week was picked up by border control after attempting to get into Britain on a kayak. In what is believed to the be the first solo attempt by a refugee to cross the Channel, the man was within eight miles of his destination when he was spotted in the middle of one of the World's busiest shipping lanes by people on board a passenger ferry. Unregulated Sharia law authorities are operating across Britain, performing unofficial marriages and handing out divorces for higher fees, MPs have been told. Notorious one-eyed police killer Dale Cregan has boasted to friend's about his luxury life behind bars, revealing he plays tennis and snooker and enjoys kayaking sessions. In just 90 minutes, no fewer than 17 were spotted illegally using mobiles on the M20 near Ashford in Kent. Labour MP Sarah Champion said children are currently 'regarding porn as a lesson in how to have sex' as she launched the Dare2Care report following work with charities. Children's director Alice Webb defended Just A Girl after parents reacted angrily to the CBBC show, which depicts an 11-year-old's struggle to get hormones that stunt puberty. Teaching Assistant, Jill Meldrum-Jones, 37, wept in the dock at Warwick Crown Court today as she pleaded guilty to a string of sex offences involving the 15-year-old boy over a four-day period last summer. FA bosses have said they will ignore FIFA's ban on poppies at Remembrance Day by wearing black armbands with poppies on. FIFA said 'any kind of sanction' could now follow.

Mariano Rajoy, Spain's acting prime minister and leader of its conservative Popular Party (PP), was re-elected on Saturday after winning a parliamentary vote. Throughout Spain’s long economic crisis, international tourism has been a rare highlight, and the summer of 2016 was no exception...... the total figure for international visitors for the three months in question was up from 25.2 million in 2015 to 27.6 million this year. Spain’s official unemployment rate has fallen below 20% for the first time in six years. A court in Germany has ruled that the parents of a 15-year- old girl cannot stop her having a sexual relationship with her 47-year-old uncle. An immigrant who was turfed out of the Calais Jungle camp last week was picked up by border control after attempting to get into Britain on a kayak. In what is believed to the be the first solo attempt by a refugee to cross the Channel, the man was within eight miles of his destination when he was spotted in the middle of one of the World's busiest shipping lanes by people on board a passenger ferry. Unregulated Sharia law authorities are operating across Britain, performing unofficial marriages and handing out divorces for higher fees, MPs have been told. Notorious one-eyed police killer Dale Cregan has boasted to friend's about his luxury life behind bars, revealing he plays tennis and snooker and enjoys kayaking sessions. In just 90 minutes, no fewer than 17 were spotted illegally using mobiles on the M20 near Ashford in Kent. Labour MP Sarah Champion said children are currently 'regarding porn as a lesson in how to have sex' as she launched the Dare2Care report following work with charities. Children's director Alice Webb defended Just A Girl after parents reacted angrily to the CBBC show, which depicts an 11-year-old's struggle to get hormones that stunt puberty. Teaching Assistant, Jill Meldrum-Jones, 37, wept in the dock at Warwick Crown Court today as she pleaded guilty to a string of sex offences involving the 15-year-old boy over a four-day period last summer. FA bosses have said they will ignore FIFA's ban on poppies at Remembrance Day by wearing black armbands with poppies on. FIFA said 'any kind of sanction' could now follow.

In this episode, Salim and Afrah are joined by independent journalist, Nargess Moballeghi (Twitter: @JournoNargess) to discuss the following key points: - The destruction of the Calais Jungle - Should more Muslims turn to veganism? - The insanity of the US Elections The articles accessed and discussed in this podcast can be found here: Nadia Kadry: It is time more Muslims turned to Veganism? (Link: http://themuslimvi.be/2fcyyMS) Sheikh Jafer Ladak: Thinking of voting for the lesser of two evils in the US elections? Why not vote for someone not evil? (Link: http://themuslimvi.be/2fcy1dC) Faizhan Hussain: Why Donald Trump should be the next President (Link: http://themuslimvi.be/2fcuewS) Muddassar Ahmed: If you're remotely even vaguely Muslim and you don't vote for Hillary, you are contributing to your own destruction (Link: http://themuslimvi.be/2fv8hgf) Dawud Walid: Why American Muslims cannot afford to vote 3rd party this election (Link: http://themuslimvi.be/2fcxAjw) The Islamic perspective on the environment: (Link: http://themuslimvi.be/2faWxOQ) We look forward to your thoughts and feedback, and hopefully some suggestions for our next topics. You can do so by emailing us on editor@themsulimvibe.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/message

Mariano Rajoy to head new government in Spain. Two Imans arrested in Ibiza. One of Britain's most wanted criminals is arrested on Tenerife and we look at some of Spain's regional dishes. Italy has been rocked by more terrible earthquakes. In France the Calais Jungle has been demolished. Teresa May announces ontroversial new plans for Heathrow. UKIP criticised by Jeremby Paxman for saying what many are thinking about the immigrants and refugees.A yob has attacked two people speaking Spanish in Poole. Hugh Laurie gets his Hollywood star as Cameron prepares to make his fortune from his memoirs. Many new teachers are leaving their profession in the UK and a dad finds a rare coin in his child's box of treasures. Football hooliganism is back at West Ham's ground......and a mum has defended dressing up her 3 year-old for beauty pageants.

The dismantling of the so-called Calais "Jungle" is well under way. After years of hesitation and controversy, the French government decided that the ramshackle camp, where 6,000 to 8,000 migrants were living in rough conditions, had to go. The migrants are being relocated to dozens of spots across France. Also this week, President François Hollande's dreadful polling figures are prompting wild speculation that he should not run for re-election and should let his prime minister run instead.

Mariano Rajoy to head new government in Spain. Two Imans arrested in Ibiza. One of Britain's most wanted criminals is arrested on Tenerife and we look at some of Spain's regional dishes. Italy has been rocked by more terrible earthquakes. In France the Calais Jungle has been demolished. Teresa May announces ontroversial new plans for Heathrow. UKIP criticised by Jeremby Paxman for saying what many are thinking about the immigrants and refugees.A yob has attacked two people speaking Spanish in Poole. Hugh Laurie gets his Hollywood star as Cameron prepares to make his fortune from his memoirs. Many new teachers are leaving their profession in the UK and a dad finds a rare coin in his child's box of treasures. Football hooliganism is back at West Ham's ground......and a mum has defended dressing up her 3 year-old for beauty pageants.

It was a privilege to speak to TES Blogger of the Year 2016, Natalie Scott, this week. Natalie is a teacher, a senior leaders, currently working as a Specialist Leader of Education and has volunteered in the ‘Calais Jungle’ camp. What did your time at the sharp end of school leadership teach you? Natalie learned … Continue reading Natalie Scott – Blogger of the Year on Jungle Teaching – 134 →

With Francine Stock. Film-maker Mark Cousins and composer David Holmes discuss their documentary I Am Belfast and reveal why they rarely went to the cinema at the height of The Troubles. How virtual reality puts us in the shoes of someone with epilepsy, a migrant living in the so-called Calais Jungle, and an Irishman caught up in the Easter Rising in 1916. These are three of the films nominated for the first VR awards at this week's Sheffield Documentary Festival. The Amazon makes up almost half of Columbia and yet very much is known about the jungle in the rest of the country. Film-maker Ciro Guerra has tried to put that right with his drama Embrace Of The Serpent, and he tells Francine how he taught indigenous people to act and why his leading man is one of the last people in the world to speak his particular language.

For over a decade now documentarian Shafiur Rahman has been bring us images and voices of people who even in an era of hyper media, are rarely noticed. They are the undocumented, the untouchable, the imprisoned, and oppressed; and they live in rich and poor countries throughout this world. For this second episode of our new podcast adventure, Shafiur joins us to present his work with refugees in the infamous "Calais Jungle", River People in Bangladesh, and migrants trapped in Libya.. to name just a few of his powerful projects. How do we begin to understand so much of this human made suffering, and what is or can be done to alleviate it? How does Shafiur approach each topic and accomplish such difficult work? These questions and more on today's edition of the Realities Podcast.

On a trip to the Calais refugee camp known as ‘the Jungle', we explore the impact of books, storytelling and creativity on the refugees there, take a tour of their library and speak to one of the members of Pussy Riot visiting the camp

We talk about Brexit, Martin Durkin, muslim camp at Calais Jungle, Kanye West. music by Shinobi Ninja

Line Noise is a podcast about electronic music from Philip Sherburne and Ben Cardew. In episode two, we talk to Grey Filastine about DJing in the Calais Jungle and his sonic activism, we discuss the crossover between shoegazing and IDM, we chew over the new mix CD from Moodymann - and mix CDs in general - and we talk about our favourite new music, including tracks from Grammy nominee CFCF, an exclusive from Zora Jones, Cavern Of Anti-Matter and Throwing Shade.

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