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Retired agent William Peterson reviews two cases, his kidnapping investigation where two American businessmen in Kenya where held for ransom and his assistance in the capture and identification of terrorist Sajid Mir, a senior member of the Pakistan-based Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). Mir is on the FBI Most Wanted list for his leading role in the planning, preparation, and execution of the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. These were just two of the significant investigations Peterson worked during his FBI counterterrorism and international law enforcement career. He served in the FBI for 23 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/381-william-peterson-kenya-kidnapping-most-wanted-terrorist-sajid-mir/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/
The county government of Kenya's capital Nairobi is joining the growing movement which recognizes menstrual pain as a legitimate reason for paid time off. Women working for the city authorities will now be allowed to take two days of menstrual leave per month. Also, Namibia's first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaks to the BBC about her country's new oil discoveries, and the fight against gender-based violence and inequality. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
L'Afrique du Sud a expulsé sept Kenyans employés par les États-Unis dans le cadre de leur programme d'accueil de la minorité blanche des Afrikaners. Et, ça ne risque pas d'arranger la relation déjà tendue entre Pretoria et Washington. Le journal kenyan Daily Nation revient sur ce contexte particulièrement électrique : « L'administration du président Donald Trump ambitionne d'accueillir des milliers de Sud-Africains blancs aux États-Unis dans le cadre d'un programme de réinstallation lancé cette année, en se fondant sur des allégations de persécution raciale. » Des allégations que réfute totalement l'Afrique du Sud. « Sur cette base, l'administration Trump a mis en place un programme offrant à certains Afrikaners un traitement prioritaire pour obtenir le statut de réfugié aux États‑Unis, comme en mai 2025 lorsqu'un premier groupe a été accueilli avec accompagnement pour leur insertion », commente la Nouvelle Tribune. Les sept Kényans expulsés étaient entrés dans le pays avec des visas de tourisme et avaient illégalement commencé à travailler, alors que des demandes précédentes de visas de travail leur avaient été refusées. Daily Nation analyse : « Durant son second mandat, Trump a proféré à plusieurs reprises de fausses accusations concernant le traitement réservé par l'Afrique du Sud à sa minorité blanche, s'en servant pour réduire l'aide au pays et exclure l'Afrique du Sud des réunions du G20. » Washington n'a en tout cas pas manqué de réagir aux expulsions : « Le département d'État américain a accusé Pretoria d'entraver ses opérations liées à l'accueil de réfugiés, qualifiant la situation d'inacceptable. De son côté, le gouvernement sud-africain affirme avoir engagé des démarches diplomatiques formelles avec les États-Unis et le Kenya afin de désamorcer le différend », conclut la Nouvelle Tribune. Au Kenya, 18 personnes prises au piège dans la guerre en Ukraine rapatriées Dix-huit personnes prises au piège dans la guerre en Ukraine ont été rapatriées dans le pays, révèle Daily Nation au Kenya. Le journal explique que ces 18 hommes ont été rapatriés de Russie, « certains souffrant de blessures graves ». Plus tôt dans la semaine, on a également appris qu'au moins 82 Kényans auraient été enrôlés de force aux côtés de l'armée russe dans la guerre en Ukraine. « La plupart, dépourvus de toute formation militaire, n'avaient jamais tenu une arme de leur vie avant d'être enrôlés. Après une formation express de cinq jours dans des camps d'entraînement, ils ont été envoyés sur la ligne de front », explique Le Monde Afrique. L'un des volontaires abusés, qui témoigne auprès de Daily Nation, raconte que « plusieurs agences de recrutement auraient trompé des candidats à l'immigration, leur faisant miroiter de faux emplois aux rémunérations alléchantes dans la transformation, l'emballage et le nettoyage de viande », tout en assurant prendre en charge les frais de transport, les examens médicaux et le logement sur place. Et « le Kenya n'est pas le seul pays africain de recrutement, explique le Monde Afrique. Les autorités ukrainiennes estiment que plus de 1 400 soldats du continent, issus de 36 pays, combattraient aux côtés de l'armée russe. La plupart sous la contrainte. » L'Afrique subsaharienne, par ailleurs, « constitue un vivier de recrutement vaste et facilement accessible en raison de taux de pauvreté élevés dans la plupart des pays de la zone » et de l'« important désir d'émigration », d'après l'Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri) dans une étude ce jeudi. Froid glacial, pluies diluviennes et fortes chutes de neige au Maroc « Le Maroc fait face à un épisode hivernal d'une rare intensité », commente Afrik.com. Mardi, les autorités ont annoncé le déploiement d'une aide d'urgence nationale. Objectif : venir en aide à des dizaines de milliers de familles. La province côtière de Safi est particulièrement touchée, raconte le média, des crues soudaines y ayant causé la mort de 37 personnes dimanche. « Safi panse ses plaies en quatre heures grâce à un élan de solidarité inédit, écrit notamment le journal marocain l'Opinion. Boulangers, pêcheurs, commerçants du port et professionnels de la pêche côtière se sont unis dans une collecte exceptionnelle, peut-on lire. Ce mouvement collectif, nourri par l'attachement profond à une ville meurtrie, illustre une capacité éprouvée à faire face à l'adversité (…) portée par la détermination et la cohésion de ses habitants », raconte le journal. Plus globalement, le Maroc connaît une variabilité climatique accrue, marquée par l'alternance entre sécheresses prolongées et épisodes pluvieux violents. Sans surprise, « l'intensification de ces phénomènes est liée au réchauffement climatique, qui modifie les régimes de précipitations et accentue les contrastes de température », souligne Afrik.com.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group says it will retreat from the captured town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Rebel leader Corneille Nangaa says his fighters will withdraw from Uvira at the request of the US. Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said the capture of Uvira by rebel forces violated the Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal signed in Washington on 4th December. And in Kenya, three siblings born deaf are challenging stereotypes by dominating the race track as they gear up towards winning medals on the global stage.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine and Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
In This Special Bonus Episode From Christian Parent, Crazy World: What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world? Catherine Segars goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe. Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten. Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible. Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need. Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them. Call to Action: This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina. Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
US clarifies only Epidemiological Data will be shared in Health Cooperation Pact with Kenya by Capital FM
For the final episode of this season's Wraparound Roundtable, we're joined by Chris Kibui — the creator behind Hockey Tutorial, one of hockey's most respected and widely‑watched channels. From humble beginnings making “how to hockey stop” videos to producing gear reviews, expert tutorials, and international documentaries, Chris has spent over a decade bridging the gap between gear tech, on‑ice performance, and global hockey culture.Lee and Chris dive deep into:
Our guest today is here all the way from Kenya! Vickie Odundo, founder of Victorious Children's Home, joins us to talk about what it was like growing up homeless with her family of 10 in Kenya. She shares how God saved her life on the day she planned to end it all and how it eventually lead her to start a children's home that currently cares for 150 kids full time.To support Victorious Children's Home with a one time donation visit here (100% of every donation goes directly to VCH) : https://servingorphans.org/kenya-victorious/To sponsor a child at Victorious Children's Home, send an email to office@cctri.org
“Too far, too fast?”In this sixth episode, Sarah Harrison, Director of the MHPSS Hub, and Dan Amias, Senior Innovation Learning Adviser at Elrha, speaks with Mercy Githara, MHPSS Manager at the Kenya Red Cross Society, and Anne de Graaf, Technical Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO) about two chatbots: STARS, a non-AI chatbot developed by WHO, and Chat Care, an AI chatbot being deployed in Kenya by the Red Cross.Key resources for practitioners:Kenya Red Cross Society: Chat Care, AI Powered Mental Health Chatbot WHO: Doing What Matters in Times of Stress evidence based self-help guide WHO: STARS chatbot for more information contact psych_interventions@who.int Red Cross Digital MHPSS pledge: Leveraging and facilitating technology-empowered pathways MHPSS Hub resources on Suicide prevention:Find infographics, videos, podcasts, guides and tools on suicide prevention Read more about the research:STARS chatbot (non-AI): de Graaff A.M, et al. Evaluation of a Guided Chatbot Intervention for Young People in Jordan: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial JMIR Ment Health Keyan, D., et al. The development of a World Health Organization transdiagnostic chatbot intervention for distressed adolescents and young adults. Akhtar, A., et al. Scalable Technology for Adolescents and Youth to Reduce Stress in the Treatment of Common Mental Disorders in Jordan: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Karim Chatbot: Madianou, M. Nonhuman humanitarianism: when “AI for good” can be harmful. Information, Communication & SocietyTorous, J. et al. Assessing generative artificial intelligence for mental health, The Lancet.Spencer SW, Masboungi C. Enabling access or automating empathy? Using chatbots to support GBV survivors in conflicts and humanitarian emergencies, International Review of the Red Cross. Developing digital MHPSS resources:Reach out to the MHPSS Hub: mhpsshub@rodekors.dk or Elrha: info@elrha.org for collaboration on developing digital MHPSS approaches.Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis-Affected Contexts is a six-episode mini-series produced in collaboration between the MHPSS Hub and Elrha, designed for practitioners working in humanitarian and crisis contexts, the series highlights impactful interventions and practical insights from experts in the field.
The World Health Organisation recommends all pregnant women should have at least one ultrasound before six months. However, only half of women do in sub-Saharan Africa. This week we visit Kenya to see how portable ultrasound devices are flagging up any issues early. And how AI could overcome the barrier of not having enough trained midwives on the ground.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producers: Calvin Manika, Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills(Image: A midwife gives a pregnant woman an ultrasound scan, BBC/Davis Ojiambo)
SummaryIn this podcast episode, Clayton Cuteri explores a range of topics, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Federal Reserve's economic policies, AI regulations, support for farmers amid trade wars, international health aid, fraud in the Somali community, media mergers, and a unique environmental event in Rio de Janeiro. The conversation explores the implications of these issues for society and the economy, highlighting the importance of awareness and action.Clayton's Social Media LinkTree | TikTok | Instagram | Twitter (X) | YouTube | RumbleTimecodes 00:00 - Intro02:38 - U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan08:45 - Federal Reserve and Economic Policies12:17 - AI Regulations and Developments19:07 - Support for Farmers Amid Trade Wars23:12 - International Health Aid and Its Implications27:28 - Fraud in the Somali Community29:45 - Media Mergers and Monopolization32:31 - Nature's Wonders in Rio de JaneiroIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don Kin IG: https://www.instagram.com/donkinmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44QKqKsd81oJEBKffwdFfPSuper grateful for this guy ^NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/traveling-to-consciousness-with-clayton-cuteri--6765271/support.Official Traveling to Consciousness Website HEREALL Indigo Education Podcasts HEREMy Book: The Secret Teachings of Jesus HERE
423: Zatopek:10 2025 | Australian World XC Team announced | European XC Championships This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Brad starts off looking good then has to hold it back. Julian adjusts to life with the twins. Brady begins to pick up the pace and a thing or two about trail running. RP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It's an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Lauren Ryan went back to back, winning Zatopek:10 in 32:06.66, kicking home ahead of Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani who had led much of the race. Seth O'Donnell dominated the field to win Zatopek:10 in 27:59.65, with only Stewy McSweyn going with Seth for much of it. Ed Marks placed second ahead of the defending Jack Rayner. Scarlett Robb kicked down to take the win in the Ondieki U20 3000m from Imogen Baker right at the line, with Eliza Lawton in third. Alexander Cameron-Smith won the de Castella U20 3000m in 8:04.77 ahead of Lucas Chis and Kieran Shepherd. Abbey Caldwell was dominant in the Open 3000m, winning in 9:14.47 ahead of Zoe Melhuish and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron. Aths Vic Results Hub Australian team announced for the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th January. Womens Leanne Pompeani Holly Campbell Caitlin Adams Bronte Oates Lauren Ryan Maudie Skyring Mens Seth O'Donnell Morgan McDonald Haftu Strintzos Ky Robinson Isaac Heyne Ed Marks Mixed 4x2km Relay Oli Hoare Cameron Myers Jess Hull Linden Hall Australian Athletics Press Release Sinclaire Johnson takes out the Kalakaua Merri Elite Mile in Hawaii in 4:21, while Josh Hoey continues his hot form to win in 3:55. Results Nadia Battocletti of Italy won the European Cross Country Championship held over a 7.5km course in Lagoa, Portugal ahead of Megan Keith and Yasmine Can. Belgium were the winning team ahead of the UK and France. Thierry Ndikumwenayo of Spain held off Jimmy Gressier to take the title in a sprint finish with Dominic Lobalu in third. Spain were the winning team ahead of Ireland and France. Official Results Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, unable to pay millions of dollars owed to competing athletes, such as Jess Hull. Nine Wide World of Sports Article Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony of the NN Running Team in Kenya has been sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit for biological passport violations. Athletics Illustrated Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers allude to a high profile withdrawal from Zatopek, while Brady gives a training tip for the Christmas break. This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What running watches do you use/recommend? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/
In this episode of The Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Luke and Matt dive into marathon statistics for the year 2025, analyzing the strongest nations and the fastest races. They discuss the sub-2:10 performances for men and sub-2:25 for women, highlighting the dominance of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Japan. Alex Yee's impressive 2:06:38 at the Valencia Marathon is also examined, with an in-depth look at his training from Strava. The episode touches on the concept of elite versus sub-elite marathon times, the role of shoe brands in elite performances, and the recent challenges faced by the Grand Slam Track League. Additionally, the hosts mention the surge in Olympic Trials qualifiers from the California International Marathon. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:36 Strongest Countries in the Marathon 202510:38 Deepest Marathon Events 202517:56 Defining Elite and Sub-Elite Marathon Standards24:20 Olympic Trials Qualifying at CIM25:20 Debate on Olympic Standards 29:11 Alex Yee - Valencia Marathon Training Analysis 43:26 Grand Slam Track League Bankruptcy 49:21 Conclusion
Episode #450: Over three days, Insight Myanmar led a Digital Storytelling Workshop with academics and activists, where we explored how presence, curiosity, and the simple invitation “tell me more” can open real dialogue in a polarized Myanmar. What they created was tender, courageous, and deeply human — conversations that welcome not only each other, but also the unseen listener they hope to reach. This is the second of three episodes in this series. Sarah, a former international relations student, describes how the coup abruptly ended her studies and forced her from academic ambition into survival mode. Realizing she might never return to university, she fled Myanmar for Thailand, where initial safety gave way to fear once she became undocumented. Repeated police harassment and bribery threats left her anxious and isolated, struggling with unstable finances and the emotional strain of living alone. She relies on counseling to cope, yet continues supporting Myanmar's revolution however she can. Despite everything, she hopes to someday return home, resume her studies, and urges exiles to show kindness to one another. Alex, an academic advisor with the online Parami University, traces her path into humanitarian and transcultural education through formative experiences in multicultural and miultilingualsettings. Working with children in India and later in a refugee camp in Athens showed her how education can create trust and stability, even in crisis. She now advises Burmese students in Chiang Mai, many of whom face displacement and legal insecurity, and has also visited Kenya's Kakuma camp. Her long-term commitment is centered in her students: their determination, cultural pride, and efforts to build community. Elsa, a student from Yangon now living in Thailand after fleeing the coup, reflects on the foods she grew up loving—especially sweet and spicy Burmese dishes and the many regional versions of mohinga she cannot easily find in Thailand. She notes the overlap between Thai and Burmese flavors and imagines creative blends using coconut cream. Her long-held dream is to open a Burmese tea shop that recreates Myanmar's communal, welcoming atmosphere with simple wooden furniture, shared spaces, and small acts of hospitality. Although she anticipates challenges with Thai regulations and staffing, she remains committed to building a place that shares culture and kindness through food.
Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini Kenya kwake Afisa Habari wa UN Stella Vuzo ambaye kandoni mwa mkutano wa UNEA-7 uliokunja jamvi mwishoni mwa wiki, alizungumza na Frida Amani, Mchechemuzi wa UNEP wa masuala ya mazingira.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO, linasema aina mpya ya virusi vya mafua inaenea kwa kasi duniani, ikiwa imeripotiwa katika zaidi ya nchi 30. WHO wanasema licha ya aina hiyo kutosababisha ugonjwa mkali zaidi wa mafua, chanjo bado ni kinga bora zaidi dhidi ya madhara makubwa na kulazwa hospitalini na inawahimiza wananchi, hasa makundi yaliyo hatarini, kupata chanjo mapema huku ikionya kuwa msimu huu wa likizo unaweza kuongeza maambukizi ya magonjwa ya njia ya hewa.Tuelekee Bujumbura Burundi ambapo maelfu ya wakimbizi kutoka Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia Congo wamepatiwa hifadhi baada ya kukimbia machafuko nchini mwao. Innocent Chubaka kutoka shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia wakimbizi UNHCR aliyeko katika kambi ya muda ya Mugara katika jimbo la Rumonge nchini Burundi anasema “tumepokea idadi kubwa ya wakimbizi wa Congo ambao wamefika kupitia njia ya ziwa wakiwa na mitumbwi kuu kuu.Na kwa mara nyingine tena Kamishna Mkuu wa Haki za Binadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Volker Türk amezisihi pande zote katika mzozo nchini Sudan na Mataifa yenye ushawishi kuhakikisha mapigano yanasitishwa mara moja na kuzuia ukatili. Turk amelaani vikali mauaji ya raia zaidi ya watu 104 pia mauaji ya walinda amani sita wa Umoja wa Mataifa katika mashambulizi ya ndege zisizo na rubani kwenye kambi ya Umoja wa Mataifa huko Kaduguli, Kordofan Kusini, mnamo Desemba 13.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!
In this soul-expanding episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I sit down with the luminous and multi-dimensional Renee Blodgett — novelist, curator, journalist, conscious business leader, photographer, humanitarian, and what I lovingly call a modern mystic.Renee has lived more lives in one lifetime than most of us can imagine. From riding elephants in the Indian jungle to photographing polar bears in northern Canada… from teaching English to girls in Kenya to exploring glaciers in Iceland… from living in the Gaza Strip to teaching skiing and dance in Greece, South Africa during Apartheid, and selling kilims in Turkey — her life has been a masterclass in curiosity, courage, and conscious living.Here's what you will discover in this new podcast episode: 1. Living consciously in rapidly changing times 2. Navigating technology without losing humanity 3. Choosing presence over constant acceleration 4. Redefining success beyond productivity 5. Community as a path to healing and empowerment 6. The rise of divine feminine leadership 7. Integrating science and spirituality 8. Consciousness as a catalyst for global changeThis conversation is rich, grounded, and deeply nourishing — an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember the wisdom already alive within you.Take a breath… and enjoy this heart-opening conversation with Renee Blodgett.
In this episode, Becca from Good Natured Learning shares how her work has expanded from Colorado to Kenya, piloting Outdoor Learning Collaborations in two schools within Nairobi's informal settlements. She breaks down the Spaces–Systems–Skills model, the power of co-creation with teachers and communities, and the vision to bring this work to 12+ Kenyan schools in 2026.
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Haki ni msingi wa Kila siku, hiyo ndio ilikuwa kaulimbiu ya siku ya Haki za binadamu mwaka huu iliyoadhimishwa wiki iliyopita. Lakini kila uchao haki za binadamu zinaendelea kukiukwa kuanzia nyumbani hadi kwenye mtandao. Kwa kutambua umuhimu wa kushirikisha vijana katika kupambana na ukiukwaji wa haki hasa mtandaoni, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Maataifa ya Haki za Binadamu (OHCHR) jijini Nairobi Kenya umewakusanya vijana kujadiliana nao na kuwapa mafunzo ya kumakinika hasa mtandaoni.
Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia kilichojiri katika Mkutano wa COSP11 kuhusu ufisadi mjini Doha Qatar, haki za kibinadamu na vijana nchini Kenya, afya ya akili ikimulika upweke na jinsi unavyoweza kuepukana nayo.Mkutano mkubwa zaidi duniani wa kupambana na rushwa au ufisadi umeanza leo Desemba 15 mjini Doha nchini Qatar kwa wito wa kutumia teknolojia zinazoibuka katika mapambano dhidi ya rushwa na kushughulikia uhusiano wake na uhalifu wa kupangwa na makosa mengine ya kifedha.Haki ni msingi wa Kila siku, hiyo ndio ilikuwa kaulimbiu ya siku ya Haki za binadamu mwaka huu iliyoadhimishwa wiki iliyopita. Lakini kila uchao haki za binadamu zinaendelea kukiukwa kuanzia nyumbani hadi kwenye mtandao. Kwa kutambua umuhimu wa kushirikisha vijana katika kupambana na ukiukwaji wa haki hasa mtandaoni, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Maataifa ya Haki za Binadamu (OHCHR) jijini Nairobi Kenya umewakusanya vijana kujadiliana nao na kuwapa mafunzo ya kumakinika hasa mtandaoni.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya duniani WHO linaendelea na mfululizo wa programu ya kuiunganisha jamii au Social Connection ikiwa na lengo la kusaidia watu kutojitenga na kujihisi wapweke, mmoja kati ya walionufaika wa programu hiyo ni Roz, binti mwenye umri wa miaka 21 raia wa India, aliyehisi upweke mkubwa wakati baba yake alipokuwa akipambana na ulevi.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!
Ladislas Maurice AKA the Wandering Investor travels globally to scout undervalued real estate and citizenship-by-investment opportunities, with a focus on emerging markets like Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Montenegro, often sharing detailed yield analyses and risk assessments. His Youtube channel and Instagram have grown incredibly popular by showing investment real estate opportunities around the world, from Buenos Aires to Nairobi.
Send us a textTehis week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Cathlene Miner.Cathlene is a bestselling author, and the founder of Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG), a worldwide organization empowering survivors of domestic abuse and their children toward safety, health, wellness, and long-term financial stability. Cathlene founded Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG) in 2017, which began as a single act of kindness filling handbags with essentials to restore dignity and hope to survivors of domestic abuse. Under her leadership, HHG has grown into a thriving international nonprofit and sustainable business model operating in six countries: the United States, Kenya, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. We are talking about everything to do with abusive relationships, Cathleen tells her story and talks about her own, and her grandmother's experience. What made her start Hopeful Handbags, the wonderful work that they do etc.And, most importantly, she talks about how getting out of a domestic abuse situation is about MUCH more than "just leaving". Staying out requires work, it requires a plan, it requires help and support and guidance. And for everyone the journey, and the assistance required will be different.This is where Hopeful Handbags is different from some other organisations.This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss.You can find Cathlene everywhere online;Her website, where you can find out more about all the amazing things she does (including her books)Hopeful handbags website. InstagramFacebookJust a reminder that HPNB only has 5 billing cycles!So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS!This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform (especially Apple) that would be a big help. Playing us out "I love it" by Clancie
Le phénomène n'est pas nouveau, mais depuis une vingtaine d'années, il est en plein essor : certains groupes en Afrique subsaharienne assurent être des descendants des Tribus perdues d'Israël, exilées vers Koush (la terre des Hébreux en Afrique) ; d'autres se sont identifiés au judaïsme par conviction, parfois par conversion personnelle, s'estimant plus proches de cette religion que du christianisme imposé par la force par le colonisateur. Certains ne recherchent pas la reconnaissance par Israël, d'autres au contraire la souhaitent et ne veulent plus être ignorés par les communautés juives. Malgré des cultures et traditions ancestrales riches liées aux ancêtres, certains de ces groupes revendiquent leur appartenance au judaïsme et parfois leur filiation au peuple juif. Un essor étonnant qui ne semble pas fléchir ni subir les conséquences de la situation à Gaza et la guerre menée par Israël. Reportages d'illustrations en Côte d'Ivoire, au Kenya, en France, entretiens et décryptages avec les chercheurs Edith Bruder et Daniel Dossou. Intervenants : - Daniel Dossou, docteur en Histoire internationale, Graduate Institute – Institut de hautes Études internationales et du développement (IHEID), il vient de terminer sa thèse en Histoire internationale au Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID), intitulée : «Being Black and Jewish in Côte d'Ivoire and Kenya : Histories, Communities, and Life Stories» (Être noir et juif en Côte d'Ivoire et au Kenya : histoires, communautés et vies) - Edith Bruder, chercheuse associée à la prestigieuse School of Oriental and African Studies de l'Université de Londres. Elle a publié en 2014 chez Albin Michel «Black Jews. Les Juifs noirs d'Afrique et le mythe des Tribus perdues», ainsi qu'un ouvrage collectif sur les diasporas juives méconnues ou oubliées (Juifs d'ailleurs. Diasporas oubliées, identités singulières, Albin Michel, 2020 ; voir Études, n° 4277, décembre 2020, pp. 127-128 - Reportage en Côte d'Ivoire / Benoît Almeras - Entretien au Kenya avec le Dr Silverstein (cardiologue, ex-chef de la synagogue de Nairobi, il a joué un grand rôle dans l'intégration des Noirs convertis dans la Nairobi Hebrew Congregation. / Gaëlle Laleix - Entretien en France avec Hortense Bilé, présidente de l'association Am Israël Farafina (association multiculturelle juive de France, qui regroupe notamment des juifs noirs d'origine africaine et antillaise).
A pop-up cafe in Tokyo is giving people with dementia a place to volunteer as well as a sense of community. Its owner Toshio Morita has become something of a local celebrity. At Orange Day Café, muddled orders, long pauses and gentle confusion aren't mistakes — they're the point.Also:A Northern Irish man who suffered a cardiac arrest had his life saved after his golden retriever, named Polly, alerted his wife after he stopped breathing. Polly the dog has been hailed a hero by the charity, the British Heart Foundation.A revolutionary gene therapy has successfully treated patients with aggressive and previously incurable blood cancers. In Kenya, the Rare Gem Talent School has been set up specifically to teach dyslexic children. A condition that is believed to impact around 10% of people globally.A woman in Kerala, India, has started a camp to help women who are going through a divorce. And a French man in London has become the face of a homelessness charity after his virtuoso piano playing at a train station went viral. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.
In This Special Bonus Episode From Christian Parent, Crazy World: What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world? Catherine Segars goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe. Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten. Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible. Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need. Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them. Call to Action: This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina. Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
What is the role of the state in supporting transitions and deeper transformations towards a more sustainable world? Brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. The role of the state in supporting shifts towards a more sustainable society is receiving increasing academic and policy attention from interest in green (new) deals to planet politics through to more critical attention to the ecocidal and extractivist nature of states. Despite this, the focus often starts and (frequently) ends with the governance of transitions, where the state is merely one actor among many and the tensions and contradictions between the range of roles it simultaneously performs are often left under-analysed. The state is often caricatured variously in political debate as too big, too powerful, too small, too inefficient, too ineffective or too unsustainable. But the reality is more complex, nuanced and contingent on the historical and geographical context, prevailing social relations and the state function and issue in question. States of Transition: From Governing the Environment to Transforming Society (Cambridge UP, 2025) takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states are playing in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world, exploring where there is scope for their transformation. Going beyond unhelpful binaries which cast the state as the central problem or the all-encompassing solution to ecological and social crises, it explores diverse current state practice across key domains from the military and democratic state to the welfare, entrepreneurial industrial and global state. To do this, it builds on theoretical resources from a range of disciplines, as befits the challenge of making sense of these diverse aspects of state power. It moves beyond existing analysis of the ‘environmental state' and normative projections around the form a ‘green state' might take, in order to explore scope for a ‘transition state' to emerge, capable of corralling and transforming all aspects of state power behind the goal of responding to the existential threat of planetary collapse. Peter Newell is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. He is a specialist in the politics and political economy of environment and development. For more than 25 years he has conducted research, consultancy and advisory work on issues of climate change and energy, agricultural biotechnology, corporate accountability and trade policy working in a number of countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico and South Africa. In recent years his research has mainly focussed on the political economy of carbon markets and low carbon energy transitions. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses on international climate diplomacy and the contestation of security in the context of climate change and international ordering. She currently holds a British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Grant working on critical actuarial science and climate justice. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. She has been selected as an Emerging Scholar by the Milton Wolf Seminar on Public Diplomacy. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
What is the role of the state in supporting transitions and deeper transformations towards a more sustainable world? Brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. The role of the state in supporting shifts towards a more sustainable society is receiving increasing academic and policy attention from interest in green (new) deals to planet politics through to more critical attention to the ecocidal and extractivist nature of states. Despite this, the focus often starts and (frequently) ends with the governance of transitions, where the state is merely one actor among many and the tensions and contradictions between the range of roles it simultaneously performs are often left under-analysed. The state is often caricatured variously in political debate as too big, too powerful, too small, too inefficient, too ineffective or too unsustainable. But the reality is more complex, nuanced and contingent on the historical and geographical context, prevailing social relations and the state function and issue in question. States of Transition: From Governing the Environment to Transforming Society (Cambridge UP, 2025) takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states are playing in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world, exploring where there is scope for their transformation. Going beyond unhelpful binaries which cast the state as the central problem or the all-encompassing solution to ecological and social crises, it explores diverse current state practice across key domains from the military and democratic state to the welfare, entrepreneurial industrial and global state. To do this, it builds on theoretical resources from a range of disciplines, as befits the challenge of making sense of these diverse aspects of state power. It moves beyond existing analysis of the ‘environmental state' and normative projections around the form a ‘green state' might take, in order to explore scope for a ‘transition state' to emerge, capable of corralling and transforming all aspects of state power behind the goal of responding to the existential threat of planetary collapse. Peter Newell is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. He is a specialist in the politics and political economy of environment and development. For more than 25 years he has conducted research, consultancy and advisory work on issues of climate change and energy, agricultural biotechnology, corporate accountability and trade policy working in a number of countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico and South Africa. In recent years his research has mainly focussed on the political economy of carbon markets and low carbon energy transitions. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses on international climate diplomacy and the contestation of security in the context of climate change and international ordering. She currently holds a British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Grant working on critical actuarial science and climate justice. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. She has been selected as an Emerging Scholar by the Milton Wolf Seminar on Public Diplomacy. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
What is the role of the state in supporting transitions and deeper transformations towards a more sustainable world? Brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. The role of the state in supporting shifts towards a more sustainable society is receiving increasing academic and policy attention from interest in green (new) deals to planet politics through to more critical attention to the ecocidal and extractivist nature of states. Despite this, the focus often starts and (frequently) ends with the governance of transitions, where the state is merely one actor among many and the tensions and contradictions between the range of roles it simultaneously performs are often left under-analysed. The state is often caricatured variously in political debate as too big, too powerful, too small, too inefficient, too ineffective or too unsustainable. But the reality is more complex, nuanced and contingent on the historical and geographical context, prevailing social relations and the state function and issue in question. States of Transition: From Governing the Environment to Transforming Society (Cambridge UP, 2025) takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states are playing in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world, exploring where there is scope for their transformation. Going beyond unhelpful binaries which cast the state as the central problem or the all-encompassing solution to ecological and social crises, it explores diverse current state practice across key domains from the military and democratic state to the welfare, entrepreneurial industrial and global state. To do this, it builds on theoretical resources from a range of disciplines, as befits the challenge of making sense of these diverse aspects of state power. It moves beyond existing analysis of the ‘environmental state' and normative projections around the form a ‘green state' might take, in order to explore scope for a ‘transition state' to emerge, capable of corralling and transforming all aspects of state power behind the goal of responding to the existential threat of planetary collapse. Peter Newell is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. He is a specialist in the politics and political economy of environment and development. For more than 25 years he has conducted research, consultancy and advisory work on issues of climate change and energy, agricultural biotechnology, corporate accountability and trade policy working in a number of countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico and South Africa. In recent years his research has mainly focussed on the political economy of carbon markets and low carbon energy transitions. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses on international climate diplomacy and the contestation of security in the context of climate change and international ordering. She currently holds a British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Grant working on critical actuarial science and climate justice. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. She has been selected as an Emerging Scholar by the Milton Wolf Seminar on Public Diplomacy. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
What is the role of the state in supporting transitions and deeper transformations towards a more sustainable world? Brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. The role of the state in supporting shifts towards a more sustainable society is receiving increasing academic and policy attention from interest in green (new) deals to planet politics through to more critical attention to the ecocidal and extractivist nature of states. Despite this, the focus often starts and (frequently) ends with the governance of transitions, where the state is merely one actor among many and the tensions and contradictions between the range of roles it simultaneously performs are often left under-analysed. The state is often caricatured variously in political debate as too big, too powerful, too small, too inefficient, too ineffective or too unsustainable. But the reality is more complex, nuanced and contingent on the historical and geographical context, prevailing social relations and the state function and issue in question. States of Transition: From Governing the Environment to Transforming Society (Cambridge UP, 2025) takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states are playing in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world, exploring where there is scope for their transformation. Going beyond unhelpful binaries which cast the state as the central problem or the all-encompassing solution to ecological and social crises, it explores diverse current state practice across key domains from the military and democratic state to the welfare, entrepreneurial industrial and global state. To do this, it builds on theoretical resources from a range of disciplines, as befits the challenge of making sense of these diverse aspects of state power. It moves beyond existing analysis of the ‘environmental state' and normative projections around the form a ‘green state' might take, in order to explore scope for a ‘transition state' to emerge, capable of corralling and transforming all aspects of state power behind the goal of responding to the existential threat of planetary collapse. Peter Newell is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. He is a specialist in the politics and political economy of environment and development. For more than 25 years he has conducted research, consultancy and advisory work on issues of climate change and energy, agricultural biotechnology, corporate accountability and trade policy working in a number of countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico and South Africa. In recent years his research has mainly focussed on the political economy of carbon markets and low carbon energy transitions. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses on international climate diplomacy and the contestation of security in the context of climate change and international ordering. She currently holds a British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Grant working on critical actuarial science and climate justice. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. She has been selected as an Emerging Scholar by the Milton Wolf Seminar on Public Diplomacy. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank.
Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia machafuko nchini Sudan, mkutano unaomulika hatua za tabianchi barani Afrika UNEA7, na juhudi za vijana nchini Kenya za kujikwamua kiuchumi kupitia kilimo endelevu.Nchini Sudan, barani Afrika, wasiwasi mkubwa unaendelea kuhusu makumi ya maelfu ya watu wanaoaminika kuwa bado wamenaswa mjini El Fasher katika eneo la Darfur,magharibi mwa nchi lakini mashirika ya misaada ya Umoja wa Mataifa yanaamini kwamba huenda yakaruhusiwa kufika katika mji huo uliogubikwa na mapigano.Leo Dunia inapoadhimisha miaka kumi tangu Mkataba wa Paris wa mabadiliko ya Tabianchi kupitishwa, wataalamu wa masuala ya tabianchi barani Afrika wanasema maadhimisho haya ni wakati wa kupima hatua zilizofikiwa lakini pia kukabili pengo linalopanuka kati ya sera na utekelezaji wa hatua za tabianchi.Kutoka mashambani hadi kwenye majukwaa ya kidijitali, vijana wa kaunti ya Kirinyaga nchini Kenya wanaongoza enzi mpya ya kilimo kinachoendana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi. Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa linalohusika na masuala ya Watoto UNICEF limeunga mradi wa vijana uitwao Empowering Kenyan Youth in Agribusiness and Nutrition (EKYAN) kuwawezesha vijana kwa mafunzo ya vitendo na zana muhimu ili kukuza biashara zao za kilimo, kuimarisha mifumo ya chakula ya ndani, na kujenga jamii zinazohimili mabadiliko ya tabianchi.Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!
Kutoka mashambani hadi kwenye majukwaa ya kidijitali, vijana wa kaunti ya Kirinyaga nchini Kenya wanaongoza enzi mpya ya kilimo kinachoendana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi. Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa linalohusika na masuala ya Watoto UNICEF limeunga mradi wa vijana uitwao Empowering Kenyan Youth in Agribusiness and Nutrition (EKYAN) kuwawezesha vijana kwa mafunzo ya vitendo na zana muhimu ili kukuza biashara zao za kilimo, kuimarisha mifumo ya chakula ya ndani, na kujenga jamii zinazohimili mabadiliko ya tabianchi. SheilaH Jepngetich na taarifa zaidi
Hamida Dakane says she was "disappointed" but "not surprised" by President Donald Trump's comments insulting Somalians and calling on them to leave the country. But it hurt. "You know, this comment, it hits deeply on personal level, and what makes it worse is it's coming from the president of the free world," she said. "It's not just offensive. It is dehumanizing. It shakes your sense of belonging. Even if you lived here 5 days or decades, you call America or Minnesota or North Dakota home, and then the people who represent you demonize you to the point that they call you garbage. It's just very hurtful." Dakane, who was born in Kenya and is of Somali heritage, is a former state lawmaker who represented Fargo-area District 10 as the first black woman, and first Muslim, elected to that chamber. She's a Democrat, but pointed out that many Somali's vote for Republicans, and cast their ballots for Donald Trump. She was defeated for re-election in the 2024 election cycle by Rep. Jared Hendrix, who is an outspoken Trump supporter but ran a campaign focused on outreach to the Somali and larger immigrant communities. She said this situation Trump has created has hit particularly hard on children. "Kids will ask you 'why are we called garbage,'" she said. "They know this as their home," she continued, pointing out that many of them were born in America, "and they're being called garbage. They question and they ask, 'where are we going to go? Where is our home if America is not our home?'" Dakane praised North Dakota and Minnesota as a region that has welcomed her people. She came to North Dakota alone to attend North Dakota State University, and chose to stay because "North Dakota has been good to me and the neighbors have been good." Still, Dakane says her community isn't looking for victimhood. "I personally, I refuse to let those words define who we are or who the community is," she said. "And we are not victims. We are visionaries. Not the president calling them garbage or any other person just hating on them will stop them. They will keep being visionaries and not victims." If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive
Disney is investing $1bn in OpenAI, letting fans create AI-generated videos with its characters. But what will the deal mean for the future of entertainment? We hear from people across the creative industry.Tickets for next year's World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have gone on sale but fans say the prices are “extortionate.”In Kenya, a court has frozen a multibillion-dollar US health deal over data-privacy concerns.And Mexico is hitting China with a wave of new tariffs.
Good morning, This time yesterday I was sitting in a cosy barn in the Chilterns, surrounded by a herd of goats and a surprisingly well-mannered donkey. A friend had kindly loaned me his farm to broadcast a live nativity to forty thousand primary school children across the country. During the broadcast, we linked up with Kakuma Refugee camp in northern Kenya. Ajok, a 17-year-old from Sudan, explained what life was like for her there. She told us that her camp houses 200,000 refugees, and that each day she walks 5 kilometres to get to school, where she learns in a class of 130 students. When she gets home, she has to beg for food so her family can eat one meal a day. Despite all the hardship she is a young woman full of hope planning to graduate and become a teacher. A friend at the UNHCR, who runs her refugee camp alongside the World Food Programme and the Kenyan Government, explained to me that, due to international aid cuts, supplies in the camp are severely limited. Ajok's family have been categorised as “low need,” which means they now receive no food assistance. Ajok's Christmas will, sadly, be very different from mine. Yet it is her story that echoes most clearly the grittiness of the first Christmas. Her experience of being displaced is not dissimilar from Mary and Joseph's - who were forced from their home at the worst possible time. Her anxiety over the lack of basic necessities reflects the Holy Family's desperate search for accommodation in Bethlehem. It is no wonder that Jesus identifies with the vulnerable and the outsider. Matthew's gospel records him saying: “For I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” Many of us miss this central message of hospitality to outsiders in the Christmas story. Some of us get distracted by the superficial, synthetic trappings of the festive season, others by the belief that immigrants are threatening our nation's Christian culture. Both approaches fail to grasp the core of the Christmas story and its call to open our doors, our hearts, and our lives to those who need welcome most. Mary and Joseph welcomed precisely those others would have turned away - humble shepherds and road-weary foreigners, sent to them by God himself. Little did Mary and Joseph know at the time that they too would suddenly find themselves fleeing across the border to Egypt - refugees reliant on the kindness of strangers. This is why, in this time of Advent, it is people like Ajok —those struggling simply to get by who have much to teach us. The nearer we draw to the real Christmas story, the more we see just how the true Christ of Christmas is still breaking down walls, restoring dignity and inspiring generous hospitality.
Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini Sudan Kusini kufuatilia mradi wa kilimo cha mpunga ulivyoleta ustawi kwa jamii ya katikati mwa Sudan unaofanikishwa kwa msaada wa mafunzo wa walinda amani wa UN kutoka Korea Kusini wanaohudumu katika UNMISS kupitia wanasayansi na wakulima wa eneo la Bor katika. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na ufafanuzi wa methali.Mapigano makali mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo yamesababisha vifo vya zaidi ya raia 70, kuwafurusha watu zaidi ya 200,000, na kusitisha msaada wa chakula kwa maelfu. Umoja wa Mataifa unasema hali katika Kivu Kusini imezorota kwa kasi, huku msaada wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula WFP ukisimama na shule zaidi ya 30 zikigeuzwa makazi ya dharura. Katika taarifa yake, Naibu Msemaji wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Farhan Haq, amesema hali imefikia kiwango cha hatari, akionya: “Familia zinazoishi kwa njaa sasa zinagawana chakula chao cha mwisho na watu waliokimbia makazi. Hii ni dharura inayovuka mipaka.” UN inazitaka pande zote kusitisha mapigano mara moja na kuruhusu misaada kufika kwa walio hatarini.Mkutano wa kikao cha 7 wa Baraza La Mazingira la Umoja wa Mataifa UNE-7 unaeelekea ukingoni jijini Nairobi Kenya na miongoni mwa washiriki ni kijana mwanaharakati wa mazingira kutoka asasi ya Umoja wa Mataifa YUNA nchini Tanzania Ally MwamzoraNa leo Umoja wa Mataifa unaadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Milima, ukisisitiza umuhimu wa milima kama “kitovu cha maji ya dunia.” Kwa mujibu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO, takriban asilimia 70 ya maji safi ya Dunia yamehifadhiwa kama theluji au barafu, yakitoa mito inayosambaza maji ya kunywa, kilimo, viwanda, na umeme wa maji na takriban watu bilioni mbili, ikiwa ni pamoja na jamii nyingi za asili, wanategemea maji ya milima kwa mahitaji yao ya kila siku, maisha, na tamaduni zao. Wataalamu wanasisitiza kuwa kulinda mazingira ya milima ni muhimu ili kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa maji kwa vizazi vijavyo.Katika kujifunza lugha Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "“MWENDAWAZIMU HAPEWI UPANGA"Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!
Katika kujifunza lugha Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali "“MWENDAWAZIMU HAPEWI UPANGA"
Zoonose virale, la fièvre de la vallée du Rift touche principalement les animaux, mais peut aussi toucher l'être humain. L'épidémie qui sévit actuellement au Sénégal semble marquer le pas, même si la circulation du virus reste intense pour le bétail. Selon les derniers chiffres du ministère de la Santé et de l'Hygiène Publique, le pays sahélien a enregistré 463 cas confirmés, dont 31 décès et 416 guéris. Début 2025, c'est la République centrafricaine qui avait signalé des cas de fièvre de la vallée du Rift, dans le nord-ouest du pays. Comment la maladie se transmet-elle ? Peut-on la prévenir ? Quels sont les symptômes ? Comment endiguer une épidémie ? La fièvre de la vallée du Rift est une maladie animale, une zoonose virale, qui peut dans certains cas toucher l'humain. Mais, jusqu'à présent, aucune transmission interhumaine de cette arbovirose n'a été répertoriée. Cette zoonose vectorielle est transmise par plusieurs espèces de moustiques (Aedes, Culex), qui prolifèrent notamment à la saison des pluies. Les femelles moustiques peuvent transmettre le virus à leurs larves, dont les nymphes seront contaminées à l'éclosion. Vaccinations du bétail La fièvre de la vallée du Rift touche essentiellement les animaux, le bétail (vaches, moutons, chèvres…) et plus rarement les êtres humains, notamment les personnes qui travaillent auprès des animaux dans le secteur de l'élevage. Elle a été identifiée pour la première fois au Kenya, dans la vallée du Rift, en 1931. Les signes chez l'animal sont la hausse des naissances d'animaux morts-nés et la vulnérabilité des jeunes ruminants. L'animal contaminé est faible. Il présente des symptômes fébriles comme des vomissements et parfois des diarrhées sanglantes. Chez l'humain, il existe plusieurs formes : certaines sont sévères, associées à des douleurs musculaires, une fièvre et des saignements qui conduisent au décès. Une stratégie de riposte combinée Des flambées de fièvre de la vallée du Rift ont été recensées, ces dernières années, en Afrique subsaharienne : Égypte, Afrique de l'Est, République Centrafricaine, Somalie et même Madagascar et le virus est aussi présent au Moyen-Orient. Ces derniers mois, c'est le Sénégal et la Mauritanie qui sont touchés. Le Sénégal, où les autorités sanitaires sont engagées dans une riposte contre la fièvre de la vallée du Rift, depuis le mois de septembre, pour contenir les foyers épidémiques et limiter la propagation du virus. Cette réponse sanitaire impose une approche plurielle : tests diagnostics, évaluation et cartographie, vaccination du bétail, surveillance et élimination des vecteurs. Avec : Pr Christophe Rapp, infectiologue à l'Hôpital américain de Paris à Neuilly, en région parisienne. Président de la Société Française de médecine des voyages Dr Boly Diop, responsable national de la riposte contre la Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift au Sénégal Pr Emmanuel Nakouné Yandoko, directeur général de l'Institut Pasteur de Bangui, en République Centrafricaine et lauréat du Prix Merieux 2024 Reportage de Léa-Lisa Westerhoff, envoyée spéciale permanente de RFI au Sénégal. Programmation musicale : ► Wizkid – Fever ► Mah Damba ; Clément Janinet ; Elodie Pasquier ; Bruno Ducret - Jelibaba.
Hamida Dakane says she was "disappointed" but "not surprised" by President Donald Trump's comments insulting Somalians and calling on them to leave the country. But it hurt. "You know, this comment, it hits deeply on personal level, and what makes it worse is it's coming from the president of the free world," she said. "It's not just offensive. It is dehumanizing. It shakes your sense of belonging. Even if you lived here 5 days or decades, you call America or Minnesota or North Dakota home, and then the people who represent you demonize you to the point that they call you garbage. It's just very hurtful." Dakane, who was born in Kenya and is of Somali heritage, is a former state lawmaker who represented Fargo-area District 10 as the first black woman, and first Muslim, elected to that chamber. She's a Democrat, but pointed out that many Somali's vote for Republicans, and cast their ballots for Donald Trump. She was defeated for re-election in the 2024 election cycle by Rep. Jared Hendrix, who is an outspoken Trump supporter but ran a campaign focused on outreach to the Somali and larger immigrant communities. She said this situation Trump has created has hit particularly hard on children. "Kids will ask you 'why are we called garbage,'" she said. "They know this as their home," she continued, pointing out that many of them were born in America, "and they're being called garbage. They question and they ask, 'where are we going to go? Where is our home if America is not our home?'" Dakane praised North Dakota and Minnesota as a region that has welcomed her people. She came to North Dakota alone to attend North Dakota State University, and chose to stay because "North Dakota has been good to me and the neighbors have been good." Still, Dakane says her community isn't looking for victimhood. "I personally, I refuse to let those words define who we are or who the community is," she said. "And we are not victims. We are visionaries. Not the president calling them garbage or any other person just hating on them will stop them. They will keep being visionaries and not victims." If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive
Zoonose virale, la fièvre de la vallée du Rift touche principalement les animaux, mais peut aussi toucher l'être humain. L'épidémie qui sévit actuellement au Sénégal semble marquer le pas, même si la circulation du virus reste intense pour le bétail. Selon les derniers chiffres du ministère de la Santé et de l'Hygiène Publique, le pays sahélien a enregistré 463 cas confirmés, dont 31 décès et 416 guéris. Début 2025, c'est la République centrafricaine qui avait signalé des cas de fièvre de la vallée du Rift, dans le nord-ouest du pays. Comment la maladie se transmet-elle ? Peut-on la prévenir ? Quels sont les symptômes ? Comment endiguer une épidémie ? La fièvre de la vallée du Rift est une maladie animale, une zoonose virale, qui peut dans certains cas toucher l'humain. Mais, jusqu'à présent, aucune transmission interhumaine de cette arbovirose n'a été répertoriée. Cette zoonose vectorielle est transmise par plusieurs espèces de moustiques (Aedes, Culex), qui prolifèrent notamment à la saison des pluies. Les femelles moustiques peuvent transmettre le virus à leurs larves, dont les nymphes seront contaminées à l'éclosion. Vaccinations du bétail La fièvre de la vallée du Rift touche essentiellement les animaux, le bétail (vaches, moutons, chèvres…) et plus rarement les êtres humains, notamment les personnes qui travaillent auprès des animaux dans le secteur de l'élevage. Elle a été identifiée pour la première fois au Kenya, dans la vallée du Rift, en 1931. Les signes chez l'animal sont la hausse des naissances d'animaux morts-nés et la vulnérabilité des jeunes ruminants. L'animal contaminé est faible. Il présente des symptômes fébriles comme des vomissements et parfois des diarrhées sanglantes. Chez l'humain, il existe plusieurs formes : certaines sont sévères, associées à des douleurs musculaires, une fièvre et des saignements qui conduisent au décès. Une stratégie de riposte combinée Des flambées de fièvre de la vallée du Rift ont été recensées, ces dernières années, en Afrique subsaharienne : Égypte, Afrique de l'Est, République Centrafricaine, Somalie et même Madagascar et le virus est aussi présent au Moyen-Orient. Ces derniers mois, c'est le Sénégal et la Mauritanie qui sont touchés. Le Sénégal, où les autorités sanitaires sont engagées dans une riposte contre la fièvre de la vallée du Rift, depuis le mois de septembre, pour contenir les foyers épidémiques et limiter la propagation du virus. Cette réponse sanitaire impose une approche plurielle : tests diagnostics, évaluation et cartographie, vaccination du bétail, surveillance et élimination des vecteurs. Avec : Pr Christophe Rapp, infectiologue à l'Hôpital américain de Paris à Neuilly, en région parisienne. Président de la Société Française de médecine des voyages Dr Boly Diop, responsable national de la riposte contre la Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift au Sénégal Pr Emmanuel Nakouné Yandoko, directeur général de l'Institut Pasteur de Bangui, en République Centrafricaine et lauréat du Prix Merieux 2024 Reportage de Léa-Lisa Westerhoff, envoyée spéciale permanente de RFI au Sénégal. Programmation musicale : ► Wizkid – Fever ► Mah Damba ; Clément Janinet ; Elodie Pasquier ; Bruno Ducret - Jelibaba.
Tom Sleigh is a multiple award winning poet, dramatist and essayist. He's written eleven books of poetry. His most recent is “The King's Touch”, which won the Paterson Poetry Prize. His other works include “Army Cats”, winner of the John Updike Award, “Space Walk”, winner of the Kingsley Tufts Award, and “Far Side Of The Earth”, which won an Academy Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His poems and prose have appeared in The New Yorker, American Poetry Review, Yale Review and The Village Voice. He is a Professor (Emeritus) at Hunter College. And he has also worked as a journalist in Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, Kenya, Iraq, and Libya. In the PoetryFest portion of this episode Tom will read his poem "A Man Plays Debussy for a Blind, Eighty-Four-Year-Old Elephant" from “The King's Touch”.My featured song is my version of Thelonious Monk's “Well, You Needn't” from my debut 1994 album Miles Behind. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH TOM:www.tomsleigh.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
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The U.S. State Department has signed a bilateral agreement with Kenya, its first in its ongoing efforts to overhaul how it provides global health assistance. The United States said it will invest up to $1.6 billion over five years in the East African country, with the Kenyan government cofinancing the agreement with $850 million. We take a look at how this controversial new approach could play out in practice, and how it could shape other agreements between the U.S. and other African states. On the topic of Kenya, we also dig into the Kenyan government's debt-for-food swap deal with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, worth $1 billion. The innovative arrangement allows the country to reduce part of its external debt in exchange for redirecting the savings into food security programs. The State Department has decided to cut funding to organizations implementing programs to build resilience in chronically food-insecure regions, which will affect the budget of the U.S. government's Food for Peace initiative. We explore the move's implications, including the impact on U.S. farmers. For a deep dive into these stories and others, Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba sits down with Senior Reporter Sara Jerving and Global Development Reporter Ayenat Mersie for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. To mark Human Rights Day, Amazon's director of human rights and social impact talks about Amazon's human rights work, the systemic challenges facing global supply chains, and the role of responsible innovation in addressing them in the sponsored segment of the discussion. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters
In this unforgettable episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pastor Doug and Rabbi Pesach sit down with Dr. Michael Brawan of Kenya and Rev. Adam Hajj Muhammad of Somalia, a former imam whose decision to follow Jesus cost him almost everything. Adam describes his childhood in a radically devout Muslim family, his rise as a respected Islamic judge and mosque builder, and the moment a divine encounter shattered everything he thought he knew. From that point on, his life became a dangerous walk of faith. Adam shares how his public declaration of Christian faith triggered a violent backlash: his mother and wives were murdered, early converts were slaughtered, and there was a price on his head. Dr. Brawan recounts the extraordinary rescue operation that smuggled Adam out of Somalia in a coffin, and Adam explains why he later chose to return and plant underground churches despite the constant threat of torture and death. Recorded in Jerusalem while leading an African Christian delegation through Israel, this conversation shines a piercing light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Africa — and on the kind of courageous faith that refuses to back down.
Nairobi's ride-hailing sector hits 40% electric motorcycles as Bolt logs 4.8 million EV rides. Financing from M-KOPA and Watu helps riders switch to cheaper, cleaner bikes, and local companies like Roam and Ampersand expand assembly and charging. Norway agrees to study its post-oil future after a deal with the Greens to pass the 2026 budget. EV incentives begin to scale back as adoption goals are met: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/norway-to-examine-scenarios-for-post-oil-economy/. Thermostats Part 2 with Brian and James reviews the McVeggie. He wonders if it's actually just a mayo sandwich. They react to CNN's Bill Weir covering Trump's MPG rollback (full clip on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod) and look back at The Price Is Right giving away a $112,000 Tesla Roadster in 2010 and other EVs over the years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPq_I_L2UL4. A drone strike damages the protective shelter over the Chernobyl reactor. UN inspectors say repairs are needed, though experts caution against panic. BBC link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98nldr06l2o James wakes up to hazardous air quality as Environment Canada issues a 10+ AQHI alert. LA becomes officially coal-free after the Intermountain Power Project shuts down, ending decades of coal power for the city. More from Electrek: https://electrek.co/2025/12/08/los-angeles-power-supply-is-now-officially-coal-free/. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.
From incestuous wasps and prehistoric forests to sacred enlightenment, revolutionary resistance, and a certain square-shaped snack aisle icon - what if the fig is the most powerful fruit in human history? Join John and Patrick as they trace the astonishing 80-million-year saga of the fig: its ancient pact with tiny wasps, its role in shaping ecosystems, feeding early humans, inspiring gods and emperors, fueling revolutions in Kenya, and conquering America as the mighty Fig Newton. Was the fig humanity's first domesticated plant? Did it help build civilizations, religions, and even our own hands? And how did one strange fruit manage to bridge myth, medicine, empire, and mass production? This is the epic, unexpected history of the fig - one of the most extraordinary stories nature ever wrote.----------In Sponsorship with J&K Fresh.The customs broker who is your fruit and veggies' personal bodyguard. Learn more here!-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review -----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com
Children with dyslexia are often misunderstood — but what if their struggles in school are actually signs of unique strengths? We visit a pioneering school in Kenya that's transforming education for dyslexic students where children learn through sound, movement and visual tools. And in the UK, we attend a business event with a difference — where employers and campaigners celebrate dyslexic strengths like creativity and problem-solving.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer/reporter: Janet Ball Kenya reporter: Michael Kaloki Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines(Image: Students at the Rare Gem Talent School, Kitengela, Kenya)
【主播的话】过去几年,我们的生活里已经不可避免地被AI所包围。AI 的迅猛发展在给人类工作和生活带来便利的同时,也给人类带来了很多焦虑。许多这些焦虑也是围绕着我们对自己,以及和这个世界的关系展开的。每个人在面对新科技发展时,都有不同的应对机制;过去几年做科技报道的经历让我意识到要了解一个新技术的优点与局限,它的潜在不公正与威胁。首先要了解它是如何被制造出来的?在这个制造环节中涉及了哪些不同的人群,价值判断和链条等。这期节目我们与研究劳动社会学的学者根据《投喂AI:人工智能产业的全球底层工人纪实》一书的研究深入探讨了在制造 AI 这一庞大的生产链条当中,那些为 AI 不断提供养分的人群——他们是怎样一群人,如何生活,又在追求怎样的工作目标?我们也聊了聊,在当今工作环境下,burnout(工作倦怠)到底是怎么一回事,为什么值得每个人警惕。这期节目或许会对你了解 AI 提供一些不同的视角。【本期主播】若含:小红书@若含【本期嘉宾】吴桐雨: 俄勒冈大学社会学博士,现任浙江大学社会学系百人计划研究员。其研究兴趣包括劳动社会学、技术社会学、性别研究,长期关注中美科技产业与人工智能数据产业的生产组织方式。【本期剧透】02:02 投喂 AI 的人类:一场被忽视的全球劳动04:18 AI 是中立的吗?是谁在背后“设计偏见”?08:22 AI 带来的信息鸿沟,信息认知差距呈指数增长11:17 冰岛引入 AI 数据中心后,一年耗水量翻 3 倍,AI 如何吞噬自然资源?14:16 中国 AI 数据标注工人都是谁?ta 们又如何工作?24:11 不同 AI 工具是否真的有文化差异?差异又从何而来?29:33 谁在塑造硅谷?并不是你以为的技术宅们34:29 硅谷如何用玩游戏的方式调动工程师主体性,又如何让人耗竭40:15 AI 会让我们摆脱狗屁工作吗?47:18 什么工作是 AI 替代不了的?49:32 全球分工加速,新的 “北方—南方” 技术结构出现52:00 性别与算法:偏见如何被写入未来55:00 技术洪流之下,我们能做的微小行动【相关阅读】《投喂 AI:人工智能产业的全球底层工人纪实》英文书名:Feeding the Machine: The Hidden Human Labor Powering A.I.作者:James Muldoon、Mark Graham、Callum Cant译者:贾青青、牟一凡出版社:中信出版社(中信·万物)出版日期(中文版):2025年9月 本书以跨六大洲、多国田野调查与超过两百名数字劳工访谈为基础,揭示了人工智能背后那群“隐形的人类”:数据标注员、内容审核员、影像清洗工、合同工、临时工……他们负责让 AI“看懂图像”“理解语言”“识别暴力和色情内容”,却往往处于低薪、心理高压、劳动权益缺失的生存状态。书中用 Kenya、乌干达、菲律宾、爱尔兰、英国等地的真实案例,呈现全球 AI 产业链如何在“高科技乌托邦”的外壳下,以廉价劳动力支撑起机器学习的运转。本书打破“智能自动化”的幻象,显示“AI 的智能 = 全球南方 + 全球底层劳动的大规模输入”,是理解技术伦理、数字资本主义和全球劳动不平等的重要读物。《牛马游戏:硅谷大厂如何驯服工程师》作者:吴桐雨译者:刘睿睿、潘竹涛出版社:光启书局出版日期:2025年8月本书以民族志与田野调查的方法深入硅谷和全球科技公司,揭露了在“自由文化”“创新天堂”和“高薪体面工作”外衣之下,科技大厂如何通过游戏化机制(gamification) 把工程师变成“在游乐场里打工的知识牛马”。从把任务拆成“关卡”、把加班 gamify 成“冲榜”、到把激励制度包装成“游戏奖励”,书中揭示了劳动如何在新自由主义语境中被吸收进一种“自愿剥削”的循环里。程序员的激情、爱好与创意被系统化利用,而权力结构则被游戏化叙事所掩盖。本书不仅是对科技劳动的深度研究,也为理解现代职场“热爱式剥削”、互联网公司文化、与数字资本主义提供了关键视角,是一部极具冲击力与现实意义的科技社会学著作。《Lean In:向前一步》英文书名:Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead作者:Sheryl Sandberg(Nell Scovell 合著)出版社:Knopf(英文原版)出版日期:2013年3月《Lean In》是全球影响力最大的职场女性主义著作之一。作者 Sheryl Sandberg 以其在 Facebook / Google 的高管经历为基础,结合大量学术研究与职场访谈,剖析了女性在晋升中面对的结构性障碍(性别偏见、文化期待) 与心理性障碍(自我怀疑、自我设限)。书中提出“坐到桌边”(Sit at the table)、“让伴侣成为完全意义上的伙伴”等核心观点,推动了关于领导力、家庭分工、职场文化与性别平等的全球讨论。社交网络 The Social Network (2010)导演: 大卫·芬奇编剧: 艾伦·索金 / 本·麦兹里奇制片国家/地区: 美国上映日期: 2010年片长: 120 分钟2003年秋,哈佛大学。恃才放旷的天才学生马克·扎克伯格(Jesse Eisenberg 饰)被女友甩掉,愤怒之际,马克利用黑客手段入侵了学校的系统,盗取了校内所有漂亮女生的资料,并制作名为“Facemash”的网站供同学们对辣妹评分。他的举动引起了轰动,一度令哈佛服务器几近崩溃,马克因此遭到校方的惩罚。正所谓因祸得福,马克的举动引起了温克莱沃斯兄弟的注意,他们邀请马克加入团队,共同建立一个社交网站。与此同时,马克也建立了日后名声大噪的“Facebook”。经过一番努力,Facebook的名气越来越大,马克的财富与日俱增。然而各种麻烦与是非接踵而来,昔日的好友也反目成仇……《The Internet Galaxy: Reflections on the Internet, Business, and Society》作者:Manuel Castells出版社:Oxford University Press出版日期:2002 年曼努埃尔·卡斯特尔斯是全球信息时代的顶尖思想家之一。《经济学人》称他为“网络空间的首位重要哲学家”。卡斯特尔斯认为,我们正“以全速进入互联网银河,处于信息迷茫之中”。本书旨在帮助我们理解互联网的起源及其影响,涵盖工作、政治、规划与发展、媒体、隐私、社交以及家庭生活等各方面。我们正处于新网络社会的起点。书中详细阐述了互联网的巨大解放潜力,同时也揭示了其可能导致的边缘化和排斥那些无法上网群体的风险。《Custodians of the Internet: Platforms, Content Moderation, and the Hidden Decisions That Shape Social Media》作者:Tarleton Gillespie出版社:Yale University Press出版日期:2018 年大多数用户希望他们的推特动态、脸书主页和YouTube评论区不受骚扰和色情内容的干扰。无论是面对“假新闻”还是直播暴力,“内容审核员”——负责审查或推广用户发布的内容——的重要性前所未有。尤其当社交媒体平台用以遏制巨魔行为、禁止仇恨言论和审查色情的工具,也可能让你必须听到的声音被无声封锁时,这一现象更为显著。在这本深刻而细致的书中,获奖社会学家兼文化观察者塔尔顿·吉莱斯皮概述了当前社交媒体的运作方式,并解释了这些政策何时、为何以及如何被执行的背后理由。吉莱斯皮指出,内容审核虽然影响社会规范、公共话语、文化生产和社会结构,却很少受到公众监督。基于对内容审核员、创作者和用户的访谈,这本通俗易懂、极具时效性的著作,是每一个点击过“点赞”或“转发”的人必读之作。《Work's Intimacy》作者:Melissa Gregg出版社:Polity Press出版日期:2011 年本书研究现代工作如何侵入我们的私人生活,以及这种“亲密化”(intimacy)的边界模糊如何成为 Burnout(职业倦怠)的核心诱因。作者格雷格通过广泛研究发现,新媒体技术加剧了有薪专业人士将工作置于日常生活核心的长期倾向,往往以牺牲亲密关系和个人满足感为代价。从手机到笔记本电脑和平板电脑,这些新媒体设备被宣传为让人们能够自由选择工作时间和地点,但对此变革带来的后果关注甚少。随着工作场所从办公室扩展到咖啡馆、火车、起居室、餐厅甚至卧室,这种“职业存在渗透”使得工作事务以新的、意想不到的方式侵入员工的私人生活。《The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World》作者:Allison J. Pugh出版社:Princeton University Press出版日期:2024 年本书探讨了随着人工智能和自动化技术(如自助结账和自动化工厂)的快速发展,未来的工作形态变得极不确定,甚至需要高度人际互动的职业也不再安全。作者通过深入采访和观察涵盖医生、教师、教练、牧师、治疗师、护理人员和理发师等多个职业,提出了“连接性劳动”的概念。这种劳动依赖于同理心、人际接触的自发性以及互相认可彼此的人性。作者指出,连接性劳动面临的威胁不仅来自人工智能和应用程序的发展,还有以利润为驱动而推行的工业化管理逻辑,这些逻辑压缩了员工建立联系的时间,强化了数据和指标优先,推行标准化流程,阻碍了员工真正理解彼此的可能性。书中最后介绍了一些连接性劳动蓬勃发展的组织,提出了构建有效社会结构的实际方法。【本期音乐】Bleu-Komiku【节目制作】方改则【Logo设计】刘刘(ins: imjanuary)【互动方式】小红书@不合时宜微博@不合时宜TheWeirdo商务合作可发邮件至 hibuheshiyi@126.com 或微博私信会员计划咨询可添加微信:hibuheshiyi3 或发送邮件至 hibuhehsiyi@gmail.com
We're back after our holiday and have a lot to talk about! Kat and Scott have just returned from the US, where part of their trip included attending one of the film festivals screening The Ramba Effect, the documentary about Chile's last circus elephant and beloved late ESB resident, Ramba. We also share how Kenya is doing after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of her companion, Pupy.As the year draws to a close, we turn to our end-of-year fundraiser, which kicked off on GivingTuesday, 2 December. This year's campaign is made up of two parts: the GivingTuesday goal of USD 150,000 (including a USD 75,000 match), and a second year-end goal of another USD 150,000 (with a USD 75,000 match). In total, the combined goal is USD 300,000, with USD 150,000 of that coming from matching donations. This campaign supports the major expansion of the Female Asian Habitat: an additional approximately 200 acres, bringing the total area for the girls to around 280 acres.The new area is one large, undivided landscape with natural vegetation, hills, streams, and endless opportunities for exploration — offering Maia, Rana, Mara, Bambi, and Guillermina even more freedom, choice, and room to heal.*For scale: 280 acres ≈ 1.13 km², or about 159 soccer fields, 212 American football fields, and roughly one-third the size of Central Park in New York City.The next podcast airs on Tuesday, 30. December 2025Links:Donate here for the expansion of the female Asian habitat: https://globalelephants.org/room-to-roam-fundraiser-last-chance-to-give/Buy Christmas gifts for both humans & elephants: www.shop.globalelephants.comWatch our Vision for Sanctuary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgPw6W5J0WcDocumentary “The Ramba Effect”: https://www.therambaeffect.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads & YouTube. The episode transcript can be found here.Email: We'd love to hear from you podcast@globalelephants.orgWho we are: Global Sanctuary for Elephants exists to create vast, safe spaces for captive elephants, where they are able to heal physically and emotionally. There are elephants around the world in need of sanctuary, but too few places exist to be able to care for even a fraction of the elephants. International support is necessary to build sanctuaries for elephants in need of rescue and rehabilitation. Our pilot project is Elephant Sanctuary Brazil where Asian and African elephants relocated from across South America live their best lives.Website: https://globalelephants.org/Donate: Global Sanctuary for Elephants is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit. Our work is made possible by donations. You can support our work with a general donation, purchasing items from our wishlist, or adopting one (or all) of our elephants for a year. You can also donate with Crypto!Thank you for your support!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads & YouTube. While we encourage and appreciate you sharing our podcast, please note that…This presentation is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution of the presentation or its contents without written permission of the sponsor is prohibited.© 2023 Global Sanctuary for ElephantsA big Thank You to the talented musicians Mike McGill, Ron McGill, & Sean Rodriquez for composing our podcast jingle.
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What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world? This episode goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. Editor's Note - this is a bonus feed drop, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. Your Daily Prayer's regular episodes will continue on the 8th. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe. Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten. Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible. Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need. Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them. Call to Action: This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina. Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.