Podcasts about disasters emergency committee

In a captivating conversation with Saleh Saeed OBE, the Chief Executive of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), listeners are treated to an in-depth exploration of the DEC's vital role in responding to global disasters and humanitarian crises. With a history spanning 60 years, the DEC stands as a testament to the collective power of the UK's leading charities, coordinating efforts to deliver rapid and effective aid to those in dire need. Saleh delves into the unique operational model of the DEC, emphasising its reliance on a broad partnership network that includes 15 member charities such as Oxfam, Save the Children, and the British Red Cross, alongside a strategic alliance with major UK broadcasters. This synergy enables the DEC to launch impactful appeals that galvanise public support and funding, which are crucial for immediate humanitarian response. The discussion also sheds light on the critical criteria guiding the DEC's activation: the scale of unmet humanitarian needs, the capacity for effective intervention, and the level of public sympathy and awareness. These criteria ensure that the DEC's efforts are both necessary and supported, allowing for swift action in the wake of disasters like the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which alone raised an astonishing £420 million. Saleh offers a behind-the-scenes look at the DEC's operational dynamics when disasters strike, highlighting the pre-established preparedness and the rapid mobilisation of resources and partnerships that enable an immediate response. This efficiency is underscored by a transparent and accountable fund distribution system that ensures donations are swiftly channeled to where they are most needed, supporting life-saving and protective aid efforts. Moreover, the episode touches on the evolution of the DEC over its 60-year history, including the expansion of its member charities and the cap on membership to maintain effective fund distribution. Saleh also addresses the importance of ongoing support from corporates and individuals, even in times of calm, to bolster the DEC's readiness for future crises. Saleh's message resonates with the ethos of collaboration and joint effort. He passionately advocates for greater partnership and less competition within the humanitarian and wider charity sectors, emphasising that united efforts can significantly amplify the impact and reach of aid, making a profound difference in the lives of those affected by disasters and crises. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 250+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

Pew Research Center Finds Broad Data Privacy Concerns & Distrust The Pew Research Center's study on American perspectives towards data privacy highlights growing concerns and confusion about personal data usage. Most Americans are uneasy about how their information is handled by companies and the government, with a significant 67% admitting they understand little about what is done with their personal data. This concern extends to social media, where 77% of Americans distrust social media CEOs to responsibly manage user privacy.   70% of Americans also distrust companies to make responsible use of AI in their products. The study underscores the national relevance of data privacy, influenced by ongoing debates over regulating AI and protecting online data, emphasizing its impact on everyday life through choices in passwords, privacy policies, and personal data security measures.   Read more ➝       Regulator vows crackdown on ‘squeamish' charities rejecting donations | the Guardian Orlando Fraser, head of England's Charity Commission, criticizes charities for rejecting donations on moral grounds, urging them to consider the impact on service provision to beneficiaries. He emphasizes that decisions to refuse funds should not be based on trustees' personal biases but on substantial justifications, amidst growing concerns about accepting unethical donations. This stance has sparked debate about the balance between ethical funding and operational needs, with the Commission updating guidelines on lawful and reputational considerations in donation acceptance.   The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated' giving | Blog - Alliance magazine The Ukraine Airbnb initiative, a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlights the complexities of modern philanthropy. As an alternative to traditional donations to nonprofits, which raised £420 million through the Disasters Emergency Committee, this initiative involved booking but not occupying Airbnb rooms in Ukraine. This approach directed £15 million directly to property owners in just one week. Celebrated as a democratization of philanthropy, it allowed donors to bypass charities, though it faced criticism for potentially excluding the most needy and exacerbating economic issues like inflation. This form of *disintermediated giving raises important questions about efficiency, direct impact, and the ethical complexities of modern charitable efforts.   Announcing Kiva's Bold New Impact Strategy: The Nonprofit Microfinance Pioneer Shares its Refined Approach — And Unveils the Process Behind its Development | NextBillion  Kiva, a pioneer in nonprofit microfinance, has announced a new impact strategy, marking a significant evolution in its approach. Since its inception in 2005 as one of the world's first crowdfunding platforms, Kiva has enabled over 2.2 million lenders to fund over $2 billion in loans to more than 5 million entrepreneurs globally. Key to its strategy is the formation of deep, values-aligned partnerships with nearly 600 organizations in 95 countries, allowing for a significant local impact on a global scale. Innovations such as social-underwriting in the U.S., partnerships with community organizations, and the establishment of Kiva Capital for larger loans have been instrumental in extending support to underserved entrepreneurs, including refugees.

Pew Research Center Finds Broad Data Privacy Concerns & Distrust The Pew Research Center's study on American perspectives towards data privacy highlights growing concerns and confusion about personal data usage. Most Americans are uneasy about how their information is handled by companies and the government, with a significant 67% admitting they understand little about what is done with their personal data. This concern extends to social media, where 77% of Americans distrust social media CEOs to responsibly manage user privacy.   70% of Americans also distrust companies to make responsible use of AI in their products. The study underscores the national relevance of data privacy, influenced by ongoing debates over regulating AI and protecting online data, emphasizing its impact on everyday life through choices in passwords, privacy policies, and personal data security measures.   Read more ➝       Regulator vows crackdown on ‘squeamish' charities rejecting donations | the Guardian Orlando Fraser, head of England's Charity Commission, criticizes charities for rejecting donations on moral grounds, urging them to consider the impact on service provision to beneficiaries. He emphasizes that decisions to refuse funds should not be based on trustees' personal biases but on substantial justifications, amidst growing concerns about accepting unethical donations. This stance has sparked debate about the balance between ethical funding and operational needs, with the Commission updating guidelines on lawful and reputational considerations in donation acceptance.   The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated' giving | Blog - Alliance magazine The Ukraine Airbnb initiative, a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlights the complexities of modern philanthropy. As an alternative to traditional donations to nonprofits, which raised £420 million through the Disasters Emergency Committee, this initiative involved booking but not occupying Airbnb rooms in Ukraine. This approach directed £15 million directly to property owners in just one week. Celebrated as a democratization of philanthropy, it allowed donors to bypass charities, though it faced criticism for potentially excluding the most needy and exacerbating economic issues like inflation. This form of *disintermediated giving raises important questions about efficiency, direct impact, and the ethical complexities of modern charitable efforts.   Announcing Kiva's Bold New Impact Strategy: The Nonprofit Microfinance Pioneer Shares its Refined Approach — And Unveils the Process Behind its Development | NextBillion  Kiva, a pioneer in nonprofit microfinance, has announced a new impact strategy, marking a significant evolution in its approach. Since its inception in 2005 as one of the world's first crowdfunding platforms, Kiva has enabled over 2.2 million lenders to fund over $2 billion in loans to more than 5 million entrepreneurs globally. Key to its strategy is the formation of deep, values-aligned partnerships with nearly 600 organizations in 95 countries, allowing for a significant local impact on a global scale. Innovations such as social-underwriting in the U.S., partnerships with community organizations, and the establishment of Kiva Capital for larger loans have been instrumental in extending support to underserved entrepreneurs, including refugees.

It's the morning after the team's night out at the My Black Dog Big Bash, Chris won't stop singing along to Chuck Berry, and we hear from acting legend Simon Pegg about his work with the Disasters Emergency Committee.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Jacki and Lyle are joined by the exceptional Batuhan Avucan. Batuhan is an entrepreneur, an advisor to Estonian game development studio Gamecan, and the founder & Managing Director of Türkiye's leading games industry news and events company, Mobidictum. In an incredibly insightful conversation, Batuhan talks about his career journey so far, from budding game developer to a move into app creation and becoming the Chief Marketing Officer of Gamecan. He also discusses the creation of Mobidictum, and how he very nearly gave up on the idea in the early stages of its development! Jacki talks to Batuhan about his own brand and how it runs alongisde the wider Mobidictum brand, before Lyle pitches his 'Fitness & PR' episode idea off the back of hearing about Batuhan's past career as a personal trainer!A Turkish national, Batuhan also talks openly about the tragic ongoing situation in Turkey and Syria as a result of the devastating earthquakes which have hit the region. He tells of his experiences in reaching out to friends who have been directly affected by the earthquakes, and how his immediate plans for Mobidictum have been affected by the situation. At The Rest Is PR, our thoughts continue to be with those affected by this terrible tragedy, and we encourage you, the listeners, to visit the Disasters Emergency Committee website to contribute to the aid efforts in the region.Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.ukThere are also a number of local charities that are doing incredible work in the ongoing aid effort, with links to these below:Ahbap Bridge to Turkiye Fund: https://ahbap.org/Akut Turkish Philanthropy Funds: https://www.akut.org.tr/enKızılay Türk Kızılayı Derneği: http://www.kizilay.org.tr/Cisco 2023 Disaster Relief Turkey: https://lnkd.in/eZrtnkMrTrendyol Earthquake Support: https://lnkd.in/ecV2ZAjbFor more on Mobidictum, head to their site here: https://mobidictum.bizAnd to read Mobidictum's coverage of the earthquake, follow the links to the following articles:https://mobidictum.biz/organizations-conducting-search-and-rescue-operations-in-the-earthquake-zone/https://mobidictum.biz/earthquake-survivors-seeking-employment-in-the-game-industry/For more on Gamecan, follow this link: https://gamecan.euArtwork by Daff KjellströmMusic by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lyle@dimoso.com or info@dimoso.comMore information at www.dimoso.com and www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: Turkey and Syria. As the countries reel from the devastation of the 6 February earthquake, how can communities and agencies protect damaged heritage? We talk to Aparna Tandon from Iccrom, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property about culture's significance in the humanitarian response to the crisis. As Alice Neel: Hot off the Griddle arrives at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, we take a tour of the show's key moments with its curator, Eleanor Nairne. And this episode's Work of the Week is a Germantown “eye-dazzler” blanket, made between 1895 and 1905 by a Diné weaver from the Navajo Nation. It's part of a new show at the Bard Graduate Center in New York, Shaped by the Loom: Weaving Worlds in the American Southwest. Hadley Jensen, the curator of the exhibition, tells us more.Disasters Emergency Committee's Turkey-Syria Earthquake: dec.org.uk; a PDF of Aparna Tandon's handbook First Aid To Cultural Heritage In Times Of Crisis is available for free at iccrom.org.Alice Neel: Hot off the Griddle, Barbican Art Gallery, London, until 21 May. The book accompanying the exhibition is published by Prestel, priced £24.99 or $29.95.Shaped by the Loom: Weaving Worlds in the American Southwest, Bard Graduate Center, New York, until 9 July. An online exhibition featuring an interactive catalogue has approximately 250 items from the American Museum of Natural History's collection of Navajo textiles will be available later this month at bgc.bard.edu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is the aid for Aleppo, Latakia, Homs and Homa? Where are the big aid organisations like International Rescue or the Disasters Emergency Committee? Where are the Western Governments. Turning their backs on a country in ruins. That's where.Support the showReflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation

Tens of thousands of people have died in Turkey and Syria after two earthquakes on Monday, but time has almost run out to find survivors. In Turkey, criticism is growing over the speed of rescue efforts and earthquake preparedness. Whilst complications in war-torn Syria have hampered humanitarian assistance. But was it possible to prevent the scale of the disaster?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.An appeal has been launched by The Disasters Emergency Committee, made up of 15 UK charities. To donate go to: https://donation.dec.org.uk/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal Guests: Sara Tor, columnist, The Times.Gabriel Gavin, Istanbul-based journalist.Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: ABC News, Times Radio, Reuters, White Helmets, Channel 4 News, Sky News, France 24, Global News, BBC News, URFA TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode about two (unconnected) situations, 1) the very recent earthquake in Turkey & Syria which has left many people in urgent need of help, 2) the humanitarian crisis in Iran. During the episode I read from various articles and explain some vocabulary.

The number of women watching porn is on the increase, according to one of the world's most popular sites. They say around a third of its viewers are female and growing. There's also a new type of porn that is said to be gaining popularity among some women – audio porn. You might wonder, what it is and why it might appeal to women. Caroline Spiegel is the founder of an erotic audio app called Quinn, one of many apps out there, and Dr Caroline West, consent educator at University of Galway and host of the Glow West sexual wellness podcast. The earthquakes in southern Turkey and northern Syria have killed nearly 16,000 people. As rescuers work to save people still trapped in the rubble, the World Health Organisation has raised concerns that without shelter, water, fuel or electricity, many more lives are at risk. Today the Disasters Emergency Committee launched its appeal to raise funds to provide aid to the survivors. Racha Nasreddine, Director for ActionAid in the Arab Region tells Anita how women and girls are being affected. On yesterday's Woman's Hour we briefly discussed the Church of England's decision not to back a change in teaching to permit clergy to conduct same-sex marriages. Listener Suzanne Elvidge contacted the programme to share her recent letter to her Bishop and her local clergy explaining why she felt she had no choice but to leave the Church after a lifelong membership. She joins Anita to discuss her decision. For our series Girl's World, Ena Miller took her dog-eared teenage diary to a school in Glasgow to talk to Saskia, Francesca and Olivia, who are all 14, about changing attitudes to sex and gender. Six years after her acclaimed debut novel Stay With Me was shortlisted for the Baileys Prize for Women's Fiction, Nigerian writer Ayòbámi Adébáyo joins Anita to talk about her highly-anticipated second work of fiction, A Spell Of Good Things, a state-of-the-nation story exploring the divide between rich and poor, as Nigeria transitioned back into democracy in 2000.

5x15 is thrilled to welcome best-selling writer and journalist Luke Harding to talk about his new book Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival, a powerful and urgent account of the war in Ukraine. Reporting from Ukraine as foreign correspondent for the Guardian, Luke Harding has had unique insights into this conflict. Invasion, which is the first book of reportage from the front line, is a 'superb first draft of history' (Anne Applebaum) that examines the personal, religious and ideological motivations behind Putin's decision to invade, and offers a moving testament to Ukrainian survival. For this special 5x15 event, Luke will be in conversation with Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times and author of The Age of the Strongman, to discuss the issues that are essential to understanding this terrible war: the factors behind it, the unfolding developments, and its possible outcomes. Author royalties from this edition of Invasion will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Praise for Luke Harding 'Compelling, important and heartbreaking with all the urgency and immediacy of outstanding war reportage, here is the Russian invasion of Ukraine minute by minute, political and personal, from the cabinets of power to the streets and apartments of ordinary Ukrainians by a master reporter and analyst.' - SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'Luke Harding has once again written a superb first draft of history, this time of the Ukrainian war. An excellent, moving account of an ongoing tragedy.' - ANNE APPLEBAUM 'Brilliant . . . Harding is one of the best experts on Putin's Russia. Invasion reads like an exciting military-political thriller, but all its characters and events are true.' - ANDREY KURKOV 'Luke Harding is one of the best reporters in the world.' - ROBERTO SAVIANO LUKE HARDING is an award-winning foreign correspondent with the Guardian. He has reported from Delhi, Berlin and Moscow and has also covered wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Libya and Syria. Between 2007 and 2011 he was the Guardian's Moscow bureau chief. The Kremlin expelled him from the country in the first case of its kind since the cold war and in summer 2022 put him on an official blacklist. He is the author of Mafia State and co-author of WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy, The Liar: The Fall of Jonathan Aitken (nominated for the Orwell Prize) and The Snowden Files. Two of Harding's books have been made into films; The Fifth Estate and Snowden. GIDEON RACHMAN is the Chief Foreign Affairs columnist for the Financial Times. In 2016 he won the Orwell Prize for Journalism and was named Commentator of the Year at the European Press Prize awards. Previously he worked for The Economist for fifteen years, and has served as a foreign correspondent in Washington, Bangkok and Brussels. His new book The Age of the Strongman examines the new nationalism in Russia, Europe, and beyond, asking what forces are in place to keep these strongmen in check? With thanks for your support for 5x15 online. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

After suffering a serious injury to his ankle, Damian Lai's fitness got progressively worse. Overweight, eating the wrong things and constantly out of breath he was given a serious warning when he nearly died after contracting a virus and ending up in hospital. Realising things had to change, Damian joined a beginners' running group at his local club - and his life changed. This weekend he completed his 49th marathon, including finishing London five times - the last of which saw him narrowly miss out on a World Record for the fastest ice cream! He is currently running to raise funds for Ukraine, while helping new runners complete the same course that started him off on his journey. This is his running tale...   ---------------------------------- You can sponsor Damian for his 1,000 mile challenge to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee to help people in Ukraine at this link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Damian-Lai If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward The music in this podcast is: "Fearless First" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

In this episode, SolidariTee President Louisa and CEO Lexi discuss the recent flooding in Pakistan. Lexi works on secondment at the Disasters Emergency Committee, which recently launched the Pakistan Floods Appeal. They discuss the impact of the flooding, the lack of media attention, climate migration, and more. Lexi and Louisa were joined at several points in their discussion by some friendly local dogs – apologies for the background noise! Learn more at: https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/pakistan-2022-monsoon-floods-situation-report-no-6-16-september-2022 https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/pakistan-2022-monsoon-floods-situation-report-no-9-14-october-2022 https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/pakistan-floods-appeal More from SolidariTee: https://www.solidaritee.org.uk IG @teesofsolidarity Twitter @SolidariTeeUK Produced and edited by Sophie Cowell Music by Efeloji

This is the tale of The Dancing Mermaid! When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain… Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Performed by Chip Colquhoun, with additional voices by http://erikasanderson.com/ (Erika Sanderson). Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

This is the tale of The Dancing Mermaid! When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain… Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Performed by Chip Colquhoun, with additional voices by http://erikasanderson.com/ (Erika Sanderson). Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

This is the tale of The Dancing Mermaid! When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain… Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Performed by Chip Colquhoun, with additional voices by http://erikasanderson.com/ (Erika Sanderson). Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of The Dancing Mermaid! When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain… Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Performed by Chip Colquhoun, with additional voices by http://erikasanderson.com/ (Erika Sanderson). Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

This is the tale of The Dancing Mermaid! When a young mermaid rescues a landboy from a burning ship, she hopes they can be friends. But the kindly old mer-witch warns that her desire will cause a lot of pain… Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Performed by Chip Colquhoun, with additional voices by http://erikasanderson.com/ (Erika Sanderson). Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of Through the Forest! A king and his dog are hunting a great white boar, which leads them into a forest full of enchantment. Do you recognise anyone here? Based on fairy tale folklore from around the world, adapted and written by https://amyscottrobinson.com/ (Amy Robinson) and Chip Colquhoun. Read by https://www.davidault.co.uk/ (David Ault) and https://www.erikasanderson.com/ (Erika Sanderson). Cover art: Heather Zeta Rose. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, watch, and even have delivered through the post for you to read, illustrated by incredible artists such as Winnie the Witch's Korky Paul! There are two new stories every month, plus two bonus stories that only Epic Explorers get to see. The stories never disappear either – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of Basket Babies! A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results… Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Dave Hingley. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

The Living Room Cinema in Liphook welcomed the The Stars of Downton Abbey 2: A new Era. Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Simon Curtis talk to Noni Needs before a special Gala performance screening which also raised funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee for the Ukraine appeal. For screening information go to: thelivingroomcinema.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the tale of Basket Babies! A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results… Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Dave Hingley. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of Basket Babies! A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results… Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Dave Hingley. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of Basket Babies! A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results… Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Dave Hingley. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of Basket Babies! A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true – but her sisters are overjealous. When the sisters take revenge, though, everyone is surprised by the results… Based on a Colombian folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Dave Hingley. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

Rock News P.ta 22 23/04/2022 In questo episodio!! Rolling Stones: la band avrebbe donato una "grande somma di denaro", al Disasters Emergency Committee; Cure: realizzata e messa in vendita una speciale maglietta per raccogliere fondi da destinare ai profughi e ai rifugiati Ucraini; Una band punk ucraina ha riscritto "London Calling" dei Clash;  U2, in lavorazione la serie tv biopic dedicata alla band di Bono e The Edge; Miley Cyrus, paura in volo: "Il mio aereo colpito da un fulmine"; Battiato e Dalla: al via la raccolta fondi per una statua a loro dedicata. LA PLAYLIST The Rolling Stone - Troubles A' Comin The Cure - Just Like Heaven Beton - Kyiv Calling U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball Lucio Dalla - Tutta La Vita COS'E' ROCK NEWS (STRILLA LA NOTIZIA)?  Come descrivere un progetto studiato e realizzato per gli affamati di Notizie? Semplicemente pensando da ascoltatore, da chi, come noi, cerca qualcuno che racconti con semplicità quello che accade nel mondo del rock. Fondamentalmente, si è cercato di realizzare un servizio semplice, accompagnato da un pizzico di ironia, curato nel dettaglio, proprio per regalare all'ascoltatore 20 minuti di notizie e musica CONTATTI Numero WhatSapp 351 8940408 Telegram https://t.me/RoCkAnDwOW Mail staff@rockandwow.it 

This is the tale of Fit for the Moon! The Sun is desperate to marry the Moon – but to do so, he needs to find some clothing that will fit her perfectly. How hard can that be? Based on a Mexican folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

In this episode, in light of recent high-profile disasters in places like Ukraine, Afghanistan and Tigray, we take a look at the long-standing relationship between philanthropy and disaster response. Including:History:The history of disaster response philanthropy: from 16th Century "charitable briefs" in response to fires and floods to the emergence of the Disasters Emergency Committee and the rise of celebrity-led disaster appealsWhat has been the relationship between one-off disaster appeals and efforts to encourage regular giving?How did fundraisers of the past use published donor lists to name and shame people into giving?Has disaster response philanthropy always been a cross-border affair?How has perception of victims of disasters shaped philanthropic response throughout history?Why has slowness in distributing funds always been a source of criticism?How have paternalistic and judgmental approaches to distribution led to to resentment and even riots?Psychology & EconomicsWhy does the "identifiable victim effect" mean that it is often better to focus on individual stories rather than statistics?Can giving people too much information about a disaster actually decrease their giving?What is the "bystander effect" and why does it lead people to give less when in groups?How does out perception of disasters as "natural" or "man-made" affect our willingness to give?Current ContextWhy is the Ukraine war receiving more attention than other disasters e.g. Tigray, Afghanistan? Is there a racial element?Why do people prefer to give goods, and why don't most NGOs want this?Are donations of weapons philanthropy?How are people using technology to disintermediate disaster philanthropy (e.g. "donating" via Airbnb,  giving cryptocurrency)? What concerns should we have?Is it helpful to depoliticize disasters, or does it deflect attention from what is truly necessary to deal with some situations?Can we ever shift from disaster response to long-term development and prevention?Related Links:Philliteracy thread about the history of disaster relief fundsReading list on history of disaster relief fundsRoddy, S., Strange, J., & Taithe, B. (2019).The Charity Market and Humanitarianism in Britain, 1870–1912 Zagefka et al (2012). Eliciting donations to disaster victims: Psychological considerations. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 15(4), 221-230.Brown, P. H., & Minty, J. H. (2008). Media coverage and charitable giving after the 2004 tsunami. Southern Economic Journal, 75(1), 9-25.Eckel, C., Grossman, P. J., & Milano, A. (2007). Is more information always better? An experimental study of charitable giving and Hurricane Katrina. Southern Economic Journal, 74(2), 388-411.Scharf, K. A., Smith, S., & Wilhelm, M. (2017). Lift and shift: the effect of fundraising interventions in charity space and time.

This is the tale of Fit for the Moon! The Sun is desperate to marry the Moon – but to do so, he needs to find some clothing that will fit her perfectly. How hard can that be? Based on a Mexican folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of Fit for the Moon! The Sun is desperate to marry the Moon – but to do so, he needs to find some clothing that will fit her perfectly. How hard can that be? Based on a Mexican folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of The Golden Wand! The woodcutter needs to chop down trees to make some money to buy his food. But when the trees start begging for their lives, he finds himself torn between caring and surviving… Based on a European folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Heather Zeta Rose. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of The Golden Wand! The woodcutter needs to chop down trees to make some money to buy his food. But when the trees start begging for their lives, he finds himself torn between caring and surviving… Based on a European folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Heather Zeta Rose. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

This is the tale of The Golden Wand! The woodcutter needs to chop down trees to make some money to buy his food. But when the trees start begging for their lives, he finds himself torn between caring and surviving… Based on a European folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Heather Zeta Rose. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

Farmers on the Isle of Man have raised more than £10,000 for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Ukraine at a special auction held by Central Marts. Kirree went along and spoke to some of the people involved.

This is the tale of The Three Sillies! When a Handsome Young Man discovers just how silly his fiancée is, he declares that he'll only marry her if he can find three people who are sillier. But could that be possible? Based on a European folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

This is the tale of The Three Sillies! When a Handsome Young Man discovers just how silly his fiancée is, he declares that he'll only marry her if he can find three people who are sillier. But could that be possible? Based on a European folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can! https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser)

There are many people working in our services whose role may be overlooked but which is nevertheless valuable. The role of advocate is one such and has grown in significance as we have become more aware of the power imbalance between staff and service user and the importance of amplifying the service user voice. Geoff Smith has been a qualified as an IMHA in 2011/2012 fairly soon after local authorities provided funding for the new role as set out in s130A through to s130L of the amended MHA 2007. He has worked extensively in in-patient and community settings since 2008 and describes his work as “humbling”.  Geoff has worked exclusively within a London Borough characterised by culturally diversity and socio-economic deprivation.  I came across Geoff on social media when he was discussing a period of difficulty in his personal life and how that impacted on his ability to perform his role and this made me realise we hadn't covered advocacy at all.  Perhaps this is reflective of how much in the mind of service providers advocacy is?   Advocates have to walk a difficult balance of organisations being aware of them but without belonging within services to the degree that their independence is compromised. Geoff is also a talented singer and you will be really glad if you listen to him singing Metamorphosis here, https://soundcloud.com/user-847494429/metamorphosis?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Geoff and colleagues are also raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee and you can listen to the song War Child that they have released here, https://youtu.be/3QwCaTrIRWk and find the link to donate to the DEC here, https://www.justgiving.com/dec  

This is the tale of The Three Sillies! When a Handsome Young Man discovers just how silly his fiancée is, he declares that he'll only marry her if he can find three people who are sillier. But could that be possible? Based on a European folk tale, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun. Cover art: Mario Coelho. To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, make sure you're subscribed to our podcast. And don't forget: if you become an Epic Explorer, you can enjoy every story all at once – to listen to, read with pictures from incredible artists, and even watch our storytellers tell them to you! There are two new stories every month, plus the stories never disappear – you can go there and devour over 30 stories right now. To become an Epic Explorer, just put on your sweetest voice, ask your grown-up to sit with you at a computer, and go to fablespodcast.co.uk Mentioned in this episode: https://fablespodcast.captivate.fm/podchaser (Podchaser) Review Us and Support Ukraine! Thanks to Podchaser's #Reviews4Good campaign and our wonderful hosts at Captivate, every review you leave for an Epic podcast will send 50p to the Ukraine appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee. So please follow this link to review as many episodes of Fables & Fairy Tales as you can!

Through the most abstract of output, British artist Idris Khan is speaking to us in the most literal of ways. Through paintings and sculpture, Khan is in a constant conversation between lightness and darkness; obviously at the time we live, a pivotal discourse. On the occasion of his new print with Migrate Art, "I Thought We Had More Time...," with 100% of profits will be sent to Disasters Emergency Committee via the Evening Standard's Ukraine Appeal, this conversation of universality and tragedy is at the forefront. As Sean Kelley notes of Khan's work: "Whilst Khan's mindset is more painterly than photographic, he often employs the tools of photomechanical reproduction to create his work. Photographing or scanning from secondary source material–sheet music, pages from the Qur'an, reproductions of late Caravaggio paintings–he then builds up the layers of scans digitally, which allows him to meticulously control minute variances in contrast, brightness and opacity. The resultant images are often large-scale C-prints with surfaces that have a remarkable optical intensity." The Radio Juxtapoz podcast is hosted by FIFTH WALL TV's Doug Gillen and Juxtapoz editor, Evan Pricco. Episode 084 was recorded in March 2022 in London. Follow us on @radiojuxtapoz

The organisers of a fundraising concert in the UK have refused a Ukrainian band's request to feature live from Kyiv. Members of Antytila are currently serving as soliders. The band went viral after receiving a message of support from Ed Sheeran, who is also performing at the Concert for Ukraine in Birmingham. Frontman Taras Topolya spoke to Morning Report. Proceeds from the March 29 concert will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian appeal, which is providing assistance to refugees in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

Rebecca and Emily chat to Sarah Vibert, the newly-appointed permanent chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. And the Good News Bulletin, looks at the stance taken by English Heritage over the behaviour of its corporate partner and the success of the Disasters Emergency Committee's appeal for Ukraine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On 24th February, Russia invaded Ukraine. In the weeks since, we've heard horrifying tales of human rights abuses and families forced to flee their homes. Nevertheless, Ukrainian forces have managed to resist the Russian military for now, whilst Western nations have expressed their support, sending relief to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia. In this month's episode of Read Smart, we're joined by Sir Antony Beevor, a multi-award winning historian of war whose book Stalingrad, which recounted the battle between Russian and German forces in Eastern Europe in the Second World War, won the very first Samuel Johnson Prize – the precursor to the Baillie Gifford Prize. His new book, publishing this coming May, is Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921. Antony is joined by Serhii Plokhii, the professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard University, who won the 2018 Baillie Gifford Prize for Chernobyl: History of a Tragedy. Joining Antony and Serhii, is Polly Jones, the professor of Russian at The University of Oxford, who recently wrote an introduction to Ukrainian author Vassily Grossman's epic novel Life and Fate. This episode is hosted by author and critic Shahidha Bari, and generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Listen now as these three hugely distinguished guests discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the extent to which Putin's current actions are based in historical motivation and how far the conflict marks a historical turning point. The Disasters Emergency Committee and British Red Cross are taking donations for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal online. If you'd like to support this, please visit redcross.org.uk To find out more about the Baillie Gifford Prize visit thebailliegiffordprize.co.uk, or follow us on socials @BGPrize.

Hackney-based artist Idris Khan is creating prints from a watercolour painting based on the Ukrainian flag washed over sheet music paper from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, to raise money for the Evening Standard's Ukraine appeal.It's part of a collaboration with Migrate Art, an organisation working with artists to raise funds for refugees, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee.Listen to Idris in conversation with the Standard's deputy arts editor Jessie Thompson, describing how the horrifying images of war moved him to use his skills to raise money to help out by creating the vibrant piece, which is called ‘I Thought We Had More Time...'Signed prints of I Thought We Had More Time... are £300 and available until 31st March via migrateart.com/products/idriskhan.Donate to the Standard's Ukraine Appeal at gofundme.com/eveningstandardukraineappeal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This bonus episode is our response to what's happening in Ukraine. It's VERY low-fi – no jingles, no ads, and edited by Chloe!!! Because I wanted to get it out fast (this is hitting the airwaves a mere 2 hours after we recorded it), because we're putting it out on multiple podcasts AND because it just feels totally wrong to put ads in an episode like this. So what's this episode about? Earlier this week Matteo reached out to see if I'd be up for sharing what he and his team are doing to help in Ukraine – in his words “to help the professional network to fight this war”. So we're going to talk about how those eCommerce skills are being leveraged to help And we're also going to share how you can help Matteo and his team, AND I'll share a couple of other clever ways to help that I've come across recently. Yes, we are doing an episode on a war. BUT if you're a regular listener you'll know my way of coping with big scary things is to get practical – so this is not going to be a ‘guilt-trip you into donating' infomercial – more a celebration of some of the amazing people and things that are happening in response to the awfulness. My aim is for this to be an inspiring and hopeful episode, not one that will make you sad. None of us needs more sadness. In fact - I felt more positive after recording this than I did before! My guest Matteo Grassi is ex-ShopifyPlus, the CEO and Co-Founder of Popup, a no-code eCommerce platform, AND co-founder and advisor to Viceroy Group a “humble and happy umbrella company of DTC brands” (great description from their LinkedIn profile!). Between the two companies, they have team members from all over the world, including… Ukraine. So Matteo and the team have been quick to work out how they can help their own team members, AND leverage their skill sets to help the Ukrainian people cope with the day to day challenges of this war. Here are the links to how you can help: - Support Matteo's work via Commerce4good at https://chloelink.com/commerce4good (chloelink.com/commerce4good) - Get your Ukrainian designed Tshirt (and add a helpful tip!) at https://artists4good.store/ (www.artists4good.store) - Hire Ukrainian talent at https://remoteukraine.org/ (https://remoteukraine.org/) - Find real ways to help Ukraine from wherever you are in the world - https://how-to-help-ukraine-now.super.site/ (chloelink.com/ukrainehelp) - What to do as a business guide – https://supportukraine.notion.site/ (chloelink.com/ukrainebusiness ) - And one last one… Simon Wharton is running 100k this month for the Disasters Emergency Committee so you could just sponsor him on his just giving page – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/simon-wharton-ukraine (chloelink.com/simon) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This bonus episode is our response to what's happening in Ukraine. It's VERY low-fi – no jingles, no ads, and edited by Chloe!!! Because I wanted to get it out fast (this is hitting the airwaves a mere 2 hours after we recorded it), because we're putting it out on multiple podcasts AND because it just feels totally wrong to put ads in an episode like this. So what's this episode about? Earlier this week Matteo reached out to see if I'd be up for sharing what he and his team are doing to help in Ukraine – in his words “to help the professional network to fight this war”. So we're going to talk about how those eCommerce skills are being leveraged to help And we're also going to share how you can help Matteo and his team, AND I'll share a couple of other clever ways to help that I've come across recently. Yes, we are doing an episode on a war. BUT if you're a regular listener you'll know my way of coping with big scary things is to get practical – so this is not going to be a ‘guilt-trip you into donating' infomercial – more a celebration of some of the amazing people and things that are happening in response to the awfulness. My aim is for this to be an inspiring and hopeful episode, not one that will make you sad. None of us needs more sadness. In fact - I felt more positive after recording this than I did before! My guest Matteo Grassi is ex-ShopifyPlus, the CEO and Co-Founder of Popup, a no-code eCommerce platform, AND co-founder and advisor to Viceroy Group a “humble and happy umbrella company of DTC brands” (great description from their LinkedIn profile!). Between the two companies, they have team members from all over the world, including… Ukraine. So Matteo and the team have been quick to work out how they can help their own team members, AND leverage their skill sets to help the Ukrainian people cope with the day to day challenges of this war. Here are the links to how you can help: - Support Matteo's work via Commerce4good at https://chloelink.com/commerce4good (chloelink.com/commerce4good) - Get your Ukrainian designed Tshirt (and add a helpful tip!) at https://artists4good.store/ (www.artists4good.store) - Hire Ukrainian talent at https://remoteukraine.org/ (https://remoteukraine.org/) - Find real ways to help Ukraine from wherever you are in the world - https://how-to-help-ukraine-now.super.site/ (chloelink.com/ukrainehelp) - What to do as a business guide – https://supportukraine.notion.site/ (chloelink.com/ukrainebusiness ) - And one last one… Simon Wharton is running 100k this month for the Disasters Emergency Committee so you could just sponsor him on his just giving page – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/simon-wharton-ukraine (chloelink.com/simon) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Join us for a historical tale, in our earliest ever pick - The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katherine Green. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In Mystery Business, Han reveals some feedback from Maddy's first "fans" for A Farrago of Blether, as well as a mysterious book dedication and a suspicious Wifi name. In Queens of Crime, Han returns with Part 2 of her verdict on The Spotted Cat by Christianna Brand. We also discuss the merits of limes, Six the Musical and Han's system for text kisses. If you enjoyed this episode then donate (if you can) to Disasters Emergency Committee. Thank you. Mystery Mentions The Chianti Flask - Marie Belloc Lowndes Green for Danger and Heads You Lose - Christianna Brand Speedy Death- Gladys Mitchell Next book for 28th March - The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey In the mood for more mystery? Check out The Chianti Flask - Season 2, Episode 15 (also has an inquest scene) Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon Send us your Queen of Crime: missingsalmoncase@gmail.com This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Is the gallery wall over? Sophie and Kate ponder the pros and cons of the much beloved wall-of-many-pictures. They're also bursting with tips for small ideas that create a big impact, from lampshades to tester pots. And an intriguing style surgery asks: when is a period detail a stunning "original feature" that must be preserved - and when is it a dated eyesore?   Kate and Sophie would like to ask anyone who feels able to donate towards the work of the Red Cross, the Disasters Emergency Committee or Save the Children in Ukraine. Thank you.

Dan Saladino looks at the war in Ukraine through the lens of food. Are people already going hungry? And what does conflict mean for the millions dependent on Ukrainian wheat? Fundraising for people impacted by the war is already underway; Cook for Ukraine https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cookforukraine, and, as featured in the programme there is the World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/ This week's Radio Appeal came on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee https://www.dec.org.uk/ Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.

Civil war in Yemen has become a full regional conflict, with global implications - but how did it start in the first place?This week the Disasters Emergency Committee launched a major appeal for aid, with Yemeni children dying of malnutrition following 20 months of war.But what are the causes of Yemen's civil war and who is fighting? Is it correct to describe it as a "proxy war" between Saudi Arabia and Iran?David Aaronovitch is joined by two experts with intimate knowledge of Yemen to explain the back-story behind the conflict. CONTRIBUTORS:Dr Elisabeth Kendall, Senior Research Fellow in Arabic at the University of OxfordSafa al-Ahmad, journalist and documentary maker.Producer: Hannah Sander Researchers: Beth Sagar-Fenton & Kirsteen Knight

This episode is mainly about the recent earthquake in Nepal. Please consider donating to the Disasters Emergency Committee at www.dec.org.uk I'm also going to mention a couple of other news stories that are worth talking about, including the UK's general election which is happening at the end of next week, and the fact that Kate Middleton has just given birth to a baby girl. It's all over the internet and on TV now - but how important is it really, considering so many people's lives are in jeopardy in Nepal at the moment? https://teacherluke.co.uk/2015/05/02/267-earthquake-in-nepal-other-news/ 

This Coracle Online podcast is supported by ShipServ This podcast is an appeal for help for Pakistan ... This podcast features an interview with Karachi based broadcasters Kiran Nanjiani and George Fulton. From the USA you can text 'SWAT' to 50555 to donate $10 - Hilary Clinton asks for your help... From the UK you can text 'GIVE" to 70707 to donate £5 via the Disasters Emergency Committee Would you be interested in learning about the different types of ships? Free Email based course from Coracle... Sign up for the Daily Draft here sponsored by ShipServ

This Coracle Online podcast is supported by ShipServ This podcast is an appeal for help for Pakistan ... This podcast features an interview with Karachi based broadcasters Kiran Nanjiani and George Fulton. From the USA you can text 'SWAT' to 50555 to donate $10 - Hilary Clinton asks for your help... From the UK you can text 'GIVE" to 70707 to donate £5 via the Disasters Emergency Committee Would you be interested in learning about the different types of ships? Free Email based course from Coracle... Sign up for the Daily Draft here sponsored by ShipServ

Welcome to your latest round the world music adventure. Please donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee there's a link on the front page of the website and to concentrate our thoughts we open the broadcast with two Haitian tracks. One from Les Shleu Shleu a sixties dance band from Haiti, the precursor to all the retro tropical funk that's being dug up and reissued right now. We follow that with a stunning track from one of the best albums from last year Ti Coco and Wanga Neges' Haiti Colibri. Our album of the week comes from The Hut People and extraordinary combo of Percussion and Piano Accordian. Ever since we saw them at Musicport two years ago we've been waiting in anticipation for their debut album and we haven't been disappointed. Hope you enjoy the three tracks that we've picked out for you. With two new releases from Toureg artists,Nabil Othmani and newcomers and young pretenders for the Tinirawen crown, Tamikrest both with their own approach to Tamasheq music and beyond. Plus two tracks from two more exceptional dug up funk compilations two more exceptional albums for your collection. We hope you enjoy another eclectic round the world music adventure. You can buy what we're playing here and please spread the word we want more people to listen to all the wonderful global roots and grooves. View the playlist http://www.gondwanasound.co.uk Join us live every Wednesday 11am - midday on Sheffield Live 93.2FM