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One of the most eye-catching decisions by Donald Trump since becoming American President for a second time was to freeze foreign aid. USAID is the agency that's given billions of dollars to global projects, from disaster relief to fighting malaria. With this decision there will be a big hole in global financing, one that could potentially be filled by other leading global countries, such as China. President Xi has already upped China's foreign spending in places like Africa. Chinese investing in huge infrastructure projects abroad isn't new, but could they use America's decision to their advantage and extend their influence around the world? Shawn Yuan, from the BBC's Global China Unit, explains how Chinese aid models differ from the US. We also hear from Janice Nkajja, a Ugandan TikToker and social justice activist whose video went viral when USAID was frozen. And Daniel Dadzie, our reporter in Ghana, takes us through China's funding strategy in Africa.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler, Josh Jenkins and Mora Morrison Editor: Harriet Oliver
Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 28th, 2025- The holy month of Ramaḍān is approaching, and the crescent is expected to be sighted first in West Africa and North America. - The Prophet described Ramaḍān as the best month, with the best days, nights, and hours, full of blessings, mercy, and forgiveness. - It is a month where believers are invited as guests of Allāh, their deeds are accepted, and their prayers are answered. - Sincere intention (niyyah) is essential for fasting, as it gives fasting its true value. - Fasting is unique among rituals because it cannot be performed for show, making it a purely sincere act of worship. - A ḥadith qudsi states that fasting is exclusively for Allāh, and He alone rewards it. - The story of the sons of Adam highlights that Allāh accepts deeds only from those with true piety. - Intentions define the value of actions—those who act for worldly gain receive no divine reward. - Some international aid efforts appear humanitarian but often have hidden selfish motives. - The U.S. has reduced funding for USAID and used military aid to Ukraine with conditions attached. - The 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was presented as a mission for democracy but had economic motives. - An executive order (13303) allowed U.S. control over Iraq's oil revenues, directing funds to the U.S. Federal Reserve. - The UN Security Council mandated Iraq's oil funds to be held by its Central Bank, but the U.S. unilaterally placed them under American control. - The U.S. continues to control Iraq's oil revenues, restricting its financial independence. - Despite Iraq's vast oil wealth, its financial situation remains dire due to external control. - UN efforts to restore Iraq's financial autonomy have largely failed. - We pray for the zuhur of the Imām to establish true justice in the world.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
How is the United States recent actions going to affect the world and what is next for African countries that receive AID.Also, read find blog post for this episode here article linkWebsite hereInstagramhttps://www.boa-soft.com
In this episode, Join Jarrett Carpenter and John Ruth as they explore how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are transforming the future of global aid and nonprofit funding. With the seeming death of traditional support systems like USAID, they discuss innovative solutions such as peer-to-peer donations, impact certificates, and the use of digital assets like Bitcoin to establish strategic reserves.The conversation dives into:- The inefficiencies of traditional aid systems and how blockchain ensures transparency.- The potential of AI-driven strategies to revolutionize nonprofit funding.- How Universal Basic Income (UBI) could address job displacement from technological advancements.-The role of WorldCoin and its implications for equitable UBI models.Discover how crypto and AI are shaping the future of global impact and creating fairer, more efficient systems in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro00:26 - Life After USAID - How Could Crypto, Bitcoin and Blockchain Fill The Void?14:53 - The Future Of International Charity & Doing Good Is Crypto Driven25:00 - Nonprofits & Bitcoin Reserves33:20 - Nonprofits & INGOs Can Save Billions Using Crypto For Global Payments36:12 - Momas Collective - Non-Doxxed Web3 Funding41:45 - Be The First 501c3 With A Bitcoin Reserve42:45 - The Future Of Wealth Is In Crypto, So Will The Donations45:00 - How Does The Macro Positivity From TradFi & Government Impact Web3 Doing Good?49:00 - AI Agents Doing Good In The World58:47 - UBI, How Will It Work? How Will It Impact People?A little more about Jon:He has over 15 years of experience developing, managing, and constructing over 400MW of C&I and utility-scale solar projects. He has also been on the nonprofit United Solar Initiative board for six years. Since 2016, Jon has been involved in cryptocurrency, including mining various cryptocurrencies.For 20+ years, Jon has studied climate change and has a passion for building sustainable solutions to one of the most significant challenges humanity faces. Jon is building his legacy by making the maximum impact possible in the fight against climate change.Crypto Is Enhancing Solar Projects & Savings Circles In The Global South With Jon Ruth, Part 1 - https://youtu.be/pk46i1OuhYgJon's First Appearance - Episode 101 - https://youtu.be/tI0XIBDkrhkThe Solar Foundation website - https://www.solarfoundation.xyz/The Solar Foundation X Account - https://twitter.com/Solar_FNDThe Solar Foundation LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solar-foundation/Climate Coordination Network Website - https://climatecoordination.org/Jon's X Account - https://twitter.com/jhruthJon's LinkedIn Account - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonruth/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow's tech today via guest interviewsAll of Future Signal's content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalpod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalpodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-pod/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futuresignalpodTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/
SummaryIn this episode of Culture Uncut, hosts DJ Nova Fresh and Casanova Love discuss the aftermath of the Super Bowl, the cultural significance of fast food chains like Popeyes, and the implications of government cuts on social programs. They delve into Elon Musk's influence on information access and the recent Kendrick Lamar halftime performance, exploring its messages and cultural impact. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the music industry and the importance of supporting one another within the culture.TakeawaysMondays after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday.Popeyes has changed its food quality over the years.Government cuts can have serious implications for social programs.Elon Musk's access to government information raises concerns.Kendrick Lamar's performance was a statement on culture.The music industry often overlooks the importance of supporting each other.Fast food culture reflects broader societal trends.People often don't care about issues until they affect them personally.Blind loyalty to political figures can be dangerous.Cultural commentary in music can provoke important discussions.Chapters00:00 Super Bowl Monday Blues04:08 Popeyes and Fast Food Nostalgia06:36 Government Cuts and Their Impact11:41 Global Aid and Health Concerns14:13 IRS and Financial Accountability16:00 The Wild West of Credit and Control16:48 Legal Ramifications and Government Oversight17:22 Access to Personal Information and Its Implications18:15 Background Checks and Vetting Processes19:09 Long-term Economic Consequences19:58 Cultural Commentary and the Super Bowl21:31 Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Analysis26:49 Final Thoughts on Culture and Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, hosts Mike Sperrazza and Glenn Wiggle break down the latest political chaos, government waste, and economic mismanagement. From the shocking amount of taxpayer dollars funding DEI programs overseas to the absurdity of politicians defending frivolous spending, they expose the corruption and hypocrisy in Washington. The hosts also dive into Trump's aggressive trade negotiations, Trudeau's embarrassing backtracking, and the ongoing crisis at the border. With bold takes and hard-hitting analysis, they highlight how the media and political elites continue to mislead the American people—while real issues like crime, fentanyl deaths, and inflation are ignored. If you're tired of government overreach and the mainstream narrative, this is an episode you won't want to miss. (00:00:31) CIA's Financial Impact on Global Aid (00:08:17) Budget Mismanagement and Accountability in Government Spending (00:12:10) Congressional Wealth Discrepancies and Insider Trading (00:14:39) Efficiency and Transparency in Government Operations (00:20:54) Political Figures: Influence, Enrichment, and Corruption (00:24:06) Fentanyl Addiction and Public Safety Prioritization (00:30:04) Fact-Checking in Political Discourse (00:32:55) Leveraging Economic Strength in Tariff Negotiations (00:35:55) Alternative Media Rise Amid Credibility Erosion (00:38:07) Shift in News Consumption Due to Credibility (00:53:05) Voluntary Philanthropy and Compulsory Taxation Debate (01:01:32) Wage Discrepancy in Advocacy Practices
What will President Trump's order stopping work on foreign aid projects mean for global health?Also on the program, a new method for repairing heart muscles using stem cells shows promise, and do weight-loss drugs also stop the ‘food noise' so many people hear? GP and medical journalist Graham Easton joins Claudia in studio to discuss.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says this year has become the worst year on record for deaths of aid workers, with 281 deaths globally.
From nightclub and real estate powerhouse to humanitarian hero, Michael Capponi's personaltransformation led him to launch the Global Empowerment Mission, a nonprofit that has supported communities in crisis worldwide for over a decade. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, join us for a soul-centered conversation with Michael about how Kabbalah guided him towards wisdom, clarity, and a higher purpose.“The wisdom I acquired from the negativity I went through is the greatest gift of all.” – Michael Capponi
In our latest episode, Joe McCarthy is in conversation at Islandbridge's office in London with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Named in Fortune's list of the World's Greatest Leaders, and Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy, David's career is nothing short of extraordinary. From serving as the youngest Foreign Secretary in the United Kingdom since 1935, to leading one of the world's most influential humanitarian organizations, he has invaluable insights into global leadership and humanitarian efforts. Today, we delve into the complexities of global politics and humanitarian aid. Join us for a compelling conversation that explores the intersection of strategic philanthropy, politics and global crisis. What we discuss:· Philanthropy's role in addressing the refugee crisis.· Impact evaluation - how to effectively allocate resources.· The role of philanthropy where governments retreat.· Climate change and vulnerable populations.· How politics can learn from the humanitarian sector. Stay in the loop by following us:YouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeTwitter: @HighNetPurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Writing about my job on Open Philanthropy's Global Aid Policy program + related career opportunities, published by Sam Anschell on April 13, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Last year I wrote this post on my first year at Open Philanthropy as an entry-level operations generalist. ~9 months ago I switched teams to work on Open Philanthropy's Global Aid Policy program, and I want to write about my experience in the new role for a few reasons: Aid policy wasn't an area I was familiar with before working on this program at Open Philanthropy, and I still don't see much written about aid policy in EA spaces these days. I appreciate when people write about their jobs. I think it's a great way to learn about a field or function and consider whether I could be a good fit. Now is an exciting time to get involved in aid advocacy and policy! Probably Good just updated their cause area page for impactful aid policy and advocacy careers, and Open Philanthropy is hiring for our Global Aid Policy team. This post is divided into two broad sections Background on the field of aid policy My experience working on aid policy at Open Philanthropy What is aid policy? Aid policy is a broad term that refers to the field working on the size of a country's foreign assistance budget, where this budget is spent (both programmatically and geographically), and any related legislation that guides the impact of this budget. What is the theory of change behind working on aid policy? Per OECD, DAC countries gave 211 billion dollars in grant-equivalent official development assistance (ODA) in 2022. That's approximately 279 times the total that GiveWell, Open Philanthropy, and EA funds directed to be disbursed in 2022[1]. Global ODA supports projects across a variety of sectors such as global health, humanitarian efforts (refugee support, natural disaster support, etc.), climate, education, agriculture, water & sanitation, and infrastructure (roads, hospitals, power, etc.). Each donor country has unique priorities that shape where its aid goes, which are informed by geopolitics, national values, historical precedent, and requests from recipient countries and the international community. My personal estimate is that the best interventions in an aid sector are 5+ times more effective than the average intervention, and that programs in certain sectors, like global health, increase recipient wellbeing by more than twice as much per dollar as the average sector. By working in government or at an organization that informs government, like a think tank or CSO engaged in advocacy, you may be able to grow the size and/or shift the allocation of a wealthy country's aid budget. As an example, Korea's aid agency, KOICA, has 379 employees and is set to disburse 3.93 billion dollars[2] in 2024, which comes out to a little over $10M per employee - almost triple the ratio of the Gates Foundation. It seems possible for a KOICA staff member to improve the effectiveness of millions of dollars per year in expectation - both by doing excellent work so that KOICA's existing programs run efficiently, and by presenting evidence to KOICA leadership on the value for money of new strategies. I don't think most aid programs avert as many DALYs per dollar as GiveWell's top charities, but I think they do a huge amount of good. It's rare for donor countries to contribute to GiveWell-recommended charities directly, but by working at or giving to organizations focused on aid policy, your resources may have sufficient leverage (in growing countries' contributions to cost-effective programs) that their overall impact is competitive with "traditional EA" direct service delivery (like buying bed nets). What drives differences in cost-effectiveness between aid programs? Three factors that influence how impactful a given aid project may ...
Amil Albarghouti, Communication and advocacy officer at Unicef Libya discusses an emergency appeal to support children in Eastern Libya amidst Hurricane Daniel devastation
“You are a member of a great global credit union community.” - Mike ReuterThank you for tuning in to episode 65 of The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, Publisher & CEO of CUInsight.com. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.My guest on today's show is Mike Reuter, Executive Director at the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU). Mike shares how the environment for credit unions has grown since the last time he was a guest on the podcast. WFCU focuses on strengthening credit unions while they serve and transform members' lives worldwide. As an arm of the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), they are advancing financial inclusion, global relief aid, DEI, and more through a vibrant and growing global credit union system. Mike shares his excitement for the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day held on October 19, 2023.During our conversation, Mike and I chat about the strong levels of support across the global credit union movement. He shares the national and international initiatives that keep credit unions operating so teams can help their own communities. Listen as Mike talks about fostering stronger engagement and more connectivity within the global credit union system.As we wrap up the episode, Mike talks about having a great time in Vancouver, balancing work and life, and pursuing further education to improve customer experiences. Enjoy my conversation with Mike Reuter!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Connect with Mike:Mike Reuter, Executive Director at the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unionsmreuter@woccu.org doglobalgood.org Mike: LinkedInWFCU: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter
If you were going to make a list of the most inspiring things the Catholic Church is doing in the world, the work of Caritas Internationalis would be right there near the top. Caritas is a global confederation of Catholic charities working to alleviate poverty, promote social justice and advocate for the rights of the marginalized. With members organizations spread across about 200 countries and territories, Caritas is one of the biggest humanitarian networks in the world. Here in the US, the Caritas-affiliated organizations you've probably heard of are Catholic Charities, which serves people domestically, and Catholic Relief Services, which works overseas. In Canada, the Caritas organization is called Development and Peace. Today's guest is the brand-new secretary general of Caritas, Alistair Dutton. He was just sworn in last week and elected a few weeks before that. Alistair had been serving as the director of Caritas' agency in Scotland, which is called SCIAF. He will take over leadership of Caritas at a pivotal time. Last year, Pope Francis removed Caritas' top leaders due at least in part to low staff morale. Host Mike Jordan Laskey asked Alistair what he hopes to do in his first weeks and months as secretary general to help promote healing within the organization. Alistair also discussed the work of SCIAF and some of the most inspiring humanitarian projects he has seen around the world, plus why Catholics ought to care about challenges those on the margins are facing both at home and abroad. Finally, as Alistair was a Jesuit himself for five years, he talked about how his formation in Ignatian spirituality influenced his life path and inspires him today. Learn more about Alistair and his election: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-05/alistair-dutton-elected-new-secretary-general-caritas.html Caritas Internationalis: https://www.caritas.org/ SCIAF: https://www.sciaf.org.uk/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus
Season Two. Episode Three. Global Aid, Unity, And Hope. An Interview with Bart Robinski. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke visit with Bart Robinski, EEM's VP for European Operations. Bart became a Christian in 1995 and graduated soon after with a bachelor's degree in business management. After working in IT in Poland, he eventually went to Oklahoma Christian University, earned a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, and then a marketing and master's degree in ministry. After short-term missions and working on staff at a church, along with his wife and 3 kids, he now works in Vienna with adequate space for his operations to Europe. We hope you are inspired by this episode. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11. To learn how you can partner with us, go to: EEM.ORG
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of cooperation and aid more than ever. Yet, the pandemic has also shown us that this current system of “aid” - in air quotes - may not be working as it should to support countries that need it the most - in fact, some have described the current system as outdated and ineffective. So what are our options? A group of experts are proposing that we look at Global Public Investment as an alternative, and to find out more about this, we speak to Dr David McCoy, a member of the Expert Working Group on Global Public Investment. He's also the research lead at the United Nations University's International Institute for Global Health, which is the UN think tank on global health. Image credit: Shutterstock
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of cooperation and aid more than ever. Yet, the pandemic has also shown us that this current system of “aid” - in air quotes - may not be working as it should to support countries that need it the most - in fact, some have described the current system as outdated and ineffective. So what are our options? A group of experts are proposing that we look at Global Public Investment as an alternative, and to find out more about this, we speak to Dr David McCoy, a member of the Expert Working Group on Global Public Investment. He's also the research lead at the United Nations University's International Institute for Global Health, which is the UN think tank on global health. Image credit: Shutterstock
CORRECTION: Ancestors from Melitopol, Ukraine not Mariupol, Ukraine.The Daily Show's Trevor Noah on Refugees: "...refugee is not a synonym for brown person. Anyone could become a refugee. It's a thing that happens to you, it's not who you are." -Trevor NoahNAACP's tweet comparing the treatment of Haitian Refugees in 2021 to the treatment of enslaved people in the 1800s. Photo of Strollers left at the Poland Train Station for incoming Ukrainian Refugees. Unpacking Workshops: Purity Culture Register HereINFO: Unpacking Purity Culture, Sex and Race, May 22, 2022 9AM-12:30PM PSTThis online workshop consists of 3 hours of content from the panelists discussing the intersections of sexuality, faith, body image, race, gender and church structures that are impacted by purity culture. There will be two 15 minute breaks, moderated discussion in the chat, and resources to encourage further exploration into these complex intersections. Panelists: Jenny McGrath (LMHC) indwellcounseling.comTiffany Bluhm, Author, Speaker, Podcaster tiffanybluhm.comDanielle S. Castillejo (LMHCA) wayfindingtherapy.comAbby Wong-Heffter, (LMHC) abbymwong.comKeisha Polonio, (MSWI) counselingandwellnessboutique.com/keishaWith Support From: , Kali A. Jensen, MA, LMHC cultivatecs.com, Susan Kim, MA, LMHCWay Finding TherapyRacial Trauma Care for Women of Color Summer in Story Group with Maggie and Vanessa Sadler of Abiding in Story. Application here. Racial Identity Work for White Folks - Story Group launching Fall of 2022 Danielle is reading: The newsDanielle is listening to: Soundtrack of Encanto, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg, Soundtrack of The West Side StoryDanielle is inspired by: Working with others and her kids. Maggie is reading: The Gospel of John in Eugene Peterson's The Message, Redeeming Heartache by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel, Building a Story Brand by Don Miller. Maggie is listening to: Muse with her kids, Adam Young's podcast The Place We Find OurselvesMaggie is inspired by: the global response in support of Ukraine
“We were created because people in credit unions wanted to help grow the global credit union system.” - Mike ReuterThank you for tuning in to episode 28 of The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, Publisher & CEO of CUInsight.com. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.My guest today is Mike Reuter, the Executive Director of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), which is the engagement and fundraising arm of the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU). Mike shares that while the Worldwide Foundation focused primarily on disaster relief at its inception, over the years it has grown and today supports the Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN), World Council Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) program, and much more. The Worldwide Foundation offers what Mike describes as an à la carte menu of global credit union engagement experiences and programs from which both credit unions and individuals can select. Mike also describes the significant work the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions is doing to support Ukraine's credit unions in the midst of the humanitarian crisis there. During the conversation, Mike provides details on their Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund, which raised over $150,000 in its first 10 days, and their Ukrainian Taskforce in partnership with WOCCU and global partners. For credit unions that want to be involved in supporting Ukraine and its credit union system, Mike recommends a charitable donation to the Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund.As a global credit union first responder, Mike and the Worldwide Foundation support the humanitarian side during a crisis, such as the one in Ukraine, in terms of relief needs for members and citizens. WFCU also provides support for the recovery phase of a disaster, helping the credit union system rebuild, accelerate digitization, and refresh their strategic direction. Mike explains that the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions is an industry leader in marshaling volunteer resources, thought leadership, and travel to countries recovering from disaster to chart a stronger and more sustainable future together.During our rapid fire questions, Mike shares that growing up, he wanted to be an American History professor. Listen in to hear who he thinks of first when he hears the word “success,” the book he loves to gift, and the decade of music he listens to on repeat. Enjoy my conversation with Mike Reuter!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Connect with Mike:Mike Reuter, Executive Director at Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU)mreuter@woccu.orghttps://www.doglobalgood.org/LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook
Disaster relief became an instrument of U.S. foreign policy in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. The "progressive presidents" particularly utilized aid for American interests, sparking a trend. Prof. Julia Irwin joins me to discuss her upcoming book on this very topic.Essential Reading:Julia Irwin, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013).Julia Irwin, "Our Climatic Moment: Hazarding a History of the United States and the World," Diplomatic History 45, no. 3 (June 2021): 421-44.Recommended Reading:Cynthia Kierner, Inventing Disaster: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood (2019). Ted Steinberg, Acts of God: The Unnatural History of Natural Disaster in America (2000).Olivier Zunz, Philanthropy in America: A History (2012).Heather Curtis, Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid (2018). William N. Tilchin, “Theodore Roosevelt, Anglo-American Relations, and the Jamaica Incident of 1907,” Diplomatic History 19, no. 3 (1995): 385-405 Salvatore LaGumina, The Great Earthquake: America Comes to Messina's Rescue (2008). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jolie speaks with Dr. William Easterly about reimagining global aid and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Easterly is a former World Bank economist, a professor of economics at NYU, and author of The White Man's Burden, The Elusive Quest for Growth, and The Tyranny of Experts. You can keep up with ICS happenings by following us on Twitter and Instagram @icsbgsu, and on our Facebook page. You can listen to Big Ideas wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Please subscribe and rate us on your preferred platform. For more information, you can visit bgsu.edu/bgideas. The producers for this episode were Chris Cavera and Marco Mendoza, with sound engineering by Alexander Schweitzer and Marco Mendoza. This episode was researched and written by Kari Hanlin. Want to access a full transcript of this episode? Use the following link: https://bit.ly/3rtlrMI
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This episode is sponsored by Quantstamp and Nexo.io.In theory, crypto and blockchain technology present unique opportunities to improve, accelerate and strengthen global aid efforts. In practice, geopolitical challenges and complexities in distribution hinder projects before they've even had a chance to deploy the new technology.Joining “Money Reimagined” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are Sara Pantuliano, chief executive of ODI and member of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, and Sasha Kapadia, director in the Humanitarian and Development group at Mastercard. The guests are intimately familiar with the processes and challenges associated with cross-border aid efforts, as well as the opportunities for blockchain integrated aid in the future.How can blockchain-based digital aid solutions improve the lives of those in crisis? Even if the technology could be helpful, is it ethical to test emergent technology on a vulnerable population?Blockchain technology is likely to be increasingly included in aid solutions in the next decade. Alongside the sweeping potential , it's also important to maintain awareness of its dangers if communities are to avoid widening the “digital divide” that developing technologies can easily create.-Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.-Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypto. Invest, borrow, exchange and earn up to 17% APR on Bitcoin and 20+ other top coins. Insured for $375M. Audited in real-time by Armanino. Rated excellent on Trustpilot. Get started today at nexo.io.-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode is sponsored by Quantstamp and Nexo.io.In theory, crypto and blockchain technology present unique opportunities to improve, accelerate and strengthen global aid efforts. In practice, geopolitical challenges and complexities in distribution hinder projects before they've even had a chance to deploy the new technology.Joining “Money Reimagined” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren are Sara Pantuliano, chief executive of ODI and member of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, and Sasha Kapadia, director in the Humanitarian and Development group at Mastercard. The guests are intimately familiar with the processes and challenges associated with cross-border aid efforts, as well as the opportunities for blockchain integrated aid in the future.How can blockchain-based digital aid solutions improve the lives of those in crisis? Even if the technology could be helpful, is it ethical to test emergent technology on a vulnerable population?Blockchain technology is likely to be increasingly included in aid solutions in the next decade. Alongside the sweeping potential , it's also important to maintain awareness of its dangers if communities are to avoid widening the “digital divide” that developing technologies can easily create.-Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.-Nexo is a powerful, all-in-one crypto platform where you can securely store your crypto. Invest, borrow, exchange and earn up to 17% APR on Bitcoin and 20+ other top coins. Insured for $375M. Audited in real-time by Armanino. Rated excellent on Trustpilot. Get started today at nexo.io.-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Chinese approach to global aid and development is very different than that of traditional donors in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. While Beijing is leveraging much of the existing global development infrastructure, including organizations like the IMF, the WHO, and the UN among others, they're bringing a very different philosophy in how aid is administered in developing countries.And just as in other areas of China's geopolitical engagement with the international community, their approach to aid and development is also creating points of friction, both with the legacy powers and even with stakeholders in a number of recipient countries. China's dedication to its non-interference doctrine and refusal to be fully transparent in aid delivery often leads to misunderstanding and tension.Peking University Professor Yao Yang, dean of the university's national school of development, joins Eric & Cobus from Beijing to discuss the Chinese outlook on global development and specifically how it differs from established Western norms.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:CAP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectTwitter: @eolander | @stadenesqueSUBSCRIBE TO THE CAP'S DAILY EMAIL NEWSLETTERYour subscription supports independent journalism. Subscribers get the following:1. A daily email newsletter of the top China-Africa news.2. Access to the China-Africa Experts Network3. Unlimited access to the CAP's exclusive analysis content on chinaafricaproject.comTry it free for 30-days and see if you like it. Subscriptions start at just $7 a month for students and teachers and $15 a month for everyone else. Subscribe here: www.chinaafricaproject.com/subscribe
Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
--{ "Hidden Masters Bring Disasters: There is a Full-Scale War Upon You, Rights Stripped Without Consent, Listing What You May or May Not Do, The Accused Public Must Repent, And Admit Guilt for Just Existing, Occupying Space and Then Assuming It can Go on Blindly Persisting, With a Life of Constant Consuming. Hidden Masters Tried Persuasion, Created Earth Armies of The Youth, From Schools of Indoctrination, Eat No Meat (but Have Sweet Tooth), Hurry, Population's Unsustainable, It's Emergency Powers or You'll Die, If Fixed Temperature's Unobtainable You All Lose, Freeze or Fry! Now Stop and Look around for Clues, Before Warming or Covid Nineteen, There's a Whiff of Old Thom Malthus, So The Reasons are Not All They Seem. In Fact the Wicked Web is Elemental, Hidden Masters Fund All the Forces, Which Say You're Surplus, Non-Essential, And You're Eating The Owners' Resources."© Alan Watt }-- Living in Hope; Blaming Others - House of Lords, Labour Party - New Clear Family - Set Up Manufacturing in China - In a Talk I Did Back in the 1990s, I said, I'm Not Here to Be a Cheerleader for the People - The Mob - Wisdom, People Want to Know Secrets; They Want Power - The Great Reset - No One is Riding in to Fix This for You - The Owl - Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud - Connection to Spirit - Unconventional Warfare - Prophets - Aldous Huxley, Julian Huxley - Eugenics Promoted in the U.K. and U.S. before Hitler Got into Power - LSD, Huxley's Doors of Perception - Plato, Nothing Comes from the Grass Roots; Created by the Elite and Authorized - Paul, Creatures of Instinct - DONATE at www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com - Work Makes Free - H.L. Mencken - Religion, Protestantism - Possession, Psychopathy - You are in a Spiritual Battle - Sexual Evil Done to Children - Righteous Indignation - Agenda 21, Climate Change, Sustainability - John Pilger Interview, Leni Riefenstahl - Colour Revolutions, BLM, Antifa; Terror Campaign Upon the American People - Bill Gates, Vaccines Will Make You Healthier and Reduce Population; How Do You Reconcile That? - Consumerism is Over - Tyranny; Full-Spectrum Dominance of Information - Trump, Military to Distribute Vaccine; 2016 Campaign, Speed Up Drug Testing to Benefit Big Pharma - Population Control - Martial Law - U.S., Acting Defense Secretary Orders Top Special Ops Civilian to Report Directly to Him - You are Your Own Champion - Evil Always Comes Out as the Saviour - Luddites - Self-Sufficiency of Mennonites and Similar Groups - Attacks on Christianity - The Religion of Humanists - The Club of Rome - The United Nations, The Individual is The Enemy of World Peace - Professor Maurice King, “Global Sustainability requires the deliberate quest of poverty, reduced resource consumption and set levels of mortality control.” - Psyops; Revelation of the Method - Fresno Bishop tells Catholics Not to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Fetal Stem Cells Used in its Development - Cannibalism - Human Flesh Looks Like Beef, But the Taste Is More Elusive - Ouroboros - Eternal Life - Rishi Sunak, Moderna - UK's Mass Vaccine Program - Peter Hitchens, PM is Bankrupting Britain - Fauci, "Do What You're Told" - 95% of Covid-19 Deaths had Underlying Health Conditions - Whitney Webb, All Roads Lead to Dark Winter - Sweden's Top Coronavirus Expert Calls Facemasks ‘very dangerous' - Justin Trudeau, Global Aid to Tackle COVID-19, the Great Reset - Police Using Drones to Yell at People for Being Outside During Pandemic; Movie, Fahrenheit 451 - Daily Mail, Spreading Anti-Vaxx Conspiracy Theories Should be a CRIME - James Delingpole, Sesame Street Sells Its Soul to the Great Reset - Oxford Academics Accuse Facebook of Censorship for Branding their Article on Whether Masks Work ‘false information' - Quantitative Easing - Pentagon Upheaval - Southern Australia in Toughest Lockdown - DARPA, Microchips - The First Casualty of War is Truth - China 'used secret microwave pulse weapon to cook Indian soldiers alive' - John Kerry Talks ‘Great Reset': ‘We're at the Dawn of Extremely Exciting Time - Fauci, Life will Never Return to Normal. *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Nov. 22, 2020 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)
On Wednesday, June 24, the Global Economy and Development program hosted a webinar to discuss the newly launched findings of Publish What You Fund’s 2020 Aid Transparency Index, the only independent measure of aid transparency among the world’s major donors. The discussion will provide insights into how transparent the 47 major aid and development agencies are, who has topped the Index, and what the next steps are for transparency and accountability. https://www.brookings.edu/events/webinar-how-transparent-is-global-aid-now-and-where-do-we-go-from-here/ Subscribe to Brookings Events on iTunes, send feedback email to events@brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our website. Brookings Events is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
The coronavirus has touched every corner of the world. But some populations are all too familiar with ‘pandemic.’ They’re often under- served people in poor countries where global aid already is at work. How are those nonprofits doubling down to communicate accurate information about this fast moving virus … at the same time they keep their own workers safe? We talk with Anta (AHNta) James, who works for Catholic Relief Services in West Africa, to hear how lessons from the Ebola outbreak inform their work. And C-R-S president Sean Callahan says that an added health crisis could cripple already vulnerable areas.
Listen in on over an hour of discussion on the huge changes the $200bn global aid sector is undergoing with someone at the center of the debate - Washington, DC-based Raj Kumar, Founding President and Editor-in-Chief at 130-strong Devex, the media and recruitment platform for the global development community. In my chat with Raj, we look at his journey from Georgetown via political campaigning to starting a dot com at the urging of his professor at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard - a dot com which now has a database of a million aid professionals round the world, as well as: the comparison between a $200bn aid industry, the $200bn global Workplace Learning industry - and how much the world spends on iPhones every year; the Devex offering - from news to recruitment services, from market and business intelligence/opportunities; the move from charity and state aid to heavy commercial (Microsoft, Starbucks) to private philanthropy (The Gates Foundation); the complexity of his world - from the legacy of Colonialism and humanitarianism to today’s geopolitical economic and security motivations; the China factor, the tectonic metric shift: from ‘charity’ to ‘results’ - from ‘projects’ to ‘process;' the ambiguity of 'capacity building,' and much more.
Amy Brathwaite spent many years in the global aid industry. After giving all she could to that she began seriously pursuing photography and videography to great success. In this conversation you will hear about aid, sliding into DMs, and forgotten cousins.
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis' Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis' Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis’ Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis’ Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis’ Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis’ Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis’ Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The study of Christianity, international relations, and the United States is going through something of a boom period at the moment. Scholars are working to understand how Christians looked at the outside world at various moments in U.S. history, how they understood their actions to be in line with their faith, and their actions shaped both domestic politics and foreign policy. Heather Curtis’ Holy Humanitarians: American Evangelicals and Global Aid, published by Harvard University Press in 2018 contributes to this burgeoning field by analyzing what motivated evangelical humanitarian aid in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. To tell this story, Dr. Curtis focuses on one intra-denominational Christian newspaper, the Christian Herald. Founded in 1878, the Christian Herald was founded in part out of concern that the American Protestant community was becoming divided over doctrinal disputes and an underlying fear that the Christian identity of the United States was being undermined. International aid for humanitarian causes was one way to evangelize while also uniting American Protestants around a specific issue. The Christian Herald raised funds for famine relief in India and Russia, humanitarian relief in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and to support Armenians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire. Curtis also notes the tension between the Christian Herald and the American Red Cross as both organizations sought to become the premier relief organizations in the U.S. By focusing on the Herald, Curtis sheds light on the occasionally contradictory motives that informed this aid, unveiling a tension between cosmopolitan charity that sought to provide help to anybody, and a kind of “tribal charity” that went to people who were similar to the benefactors. She highlights how techniques of publicizing catastrophes were refined, particularly the emphasis on suffering victims (as well as criticisms of those techniques coming from afflicted regions). Lastly, she exposes ongoing debates as to what it meant to be an American and a Christian. Zeb Larson is a PhD Candidate in History at The Ohio State University. His research is about the anti-apartheid movement in the United States. To suggest a recent title or to contact him, please send an e-mail to zeb.larson@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toilets, Rice, and Poverty: Redefining Global Aid with Lin Liu For years, USAID and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) have been trying to improve sanitation as well as create a safe water supply for countries throughout the developing world. With varying degrees of success in the cities, only pockets of rural communities have adopted the use of toilets as a means of disposing human waste. As the population in these areas rise, lack of safe sanitation creates an extreme health risk to children and villagers resulting in endemic diarrheal disease. There is one organization, WaterSHED, that has been working on a different approach. Host Amy Pearl had a chance to catch up with WaterSHED’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Lin Lu, to discuss their amazing work in Cambodia, and more specifically how their market-based approach is helping to speed the adoption of safe sanitation practices in rural communities. Provocateur Amy Pearl, Executive Director, Hatch Innovation Guests Lin Liu, Director of Strategic Partnerships, WaterSHED In this episode you’ll learn Why sanitation projects of the past have proven ineffective, and what the barriers are in regards to sanitation in rural Cambodia What collaborative approaches work best for entrepreneurs and business owners in rural communities How monetary transactions work in a market for sanitation About WaterSHED’s open source design for a toilet How WaterSHED has fostered the behavior change necessary to encourage local adoption WaterSHED’s plan for a business model change, and what methods they have used to help the market for toilets reach 40% saturation Links to Resources Mentioned WaterSHED Development Innovation Grants WaterAid Diageo Foundation The Gates Foundation WaterSHED Asia Twitter Hatch Innovation Terms Micro Finance Institutions (MFI): A microfinance institution is an organization that offers financial services to low income populations. Almost all give loans to their members, and many offer insurance, deposit and other services.
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We explore the complex ethics of global aid with a young writer from Kenya, Binyavanga Wainaina. He is among a rising generation of African voices who bring a cautionary perspective to the morality and efficacy behind many Western initiatives to abolish poverty and speed development in Africa.
We explore the complex ethics of global aid with a young writer from Kenya, Binyavanga Wainaina. He is among a rising generation of African voices who bring a cautionary perspective to the morality and efficacy behind many Western initiatives to abolish poverty and speed development in Africa. See more at www.onbeing.org/program/ethics-aid-one-kenyans-perspective/190
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