50 Best Humanitarian Podcasts

1. ODI live events podcast

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Live recordings of the Overseas Development Institute events, covering everything from climate change to migration, gender to the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues here.Find out more about ODI events: www.odi.org/eventsMORE Producer/Network Overseas Development Institute
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 78.8KTwitter 142.5K Avg Length 82 min Since Feb 2015 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Inside Geneva

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Inside Geneva is a podcast about global politics, humanitarian issues, and international aid, hosted by journalist Imogen Foulkes. It is produced by SWI swissinfo.ch, a multilingual international public service media company from Switzerland.MORE Producer/Network SWI Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 367.9KTwitter 8.2KInstagram 35.7K Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

3. Utah Weekly Forum with Rebecca Cressman

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Utah Weekly Forum is a weekly community affairs conversation about the growing and changing needs, resources, and issues affecting the diverse people and communities along the Wasatch Front mountains, within Salt Lake City, and beyond. Utah Weekly Forum is hosted and produced by Rebecca Cressman, KSFI Midday Radio Personality in Salt Lake City.  The interview program is broadcast Sunday evenings on FM100.3, KSFI Radio at 11:00pm and on 103.5 FM on Sunday mornings at 5:30am. You can reach Rebecca with questions and show ideas at Rebecca@FM100.com.MORE Producer/Network FM 100.3
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 457 Avg Length 26 min Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

4. Humanitarian AI Today

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Humanitarian AI Today is the leading AI for Good podcast series focusing on humanitarian applications of artificial intelligence. We interview leaders, developers and innovators advancing humanitarian applications of AI from across the tech and humanitarian communities. The series is produced by the Humanitarian AI meetup.com community, linking local groups in Cambridge, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, Toronto, Montreal, London, Paris, Berlin, Oslo, Geneva, Zurich, Bangalore, Tel Aviv and Tokyo.MORE Producer/Network Humanitarian AI Today
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 41Twitter 485 Avg Length 44 min Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Trumanitarian

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If you are passionate about all things humanitarian and you are looking for new answers, you will enjoy listening to Trumanitarian's smart, honest conversations
Host Lars Peter Nissen
Producer/Network Trumanitarian
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 92Twitter 1.1KInstagram 117 Avg Length 48 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being in aid organisations

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A podcast for humanitarians who want to work in closer alignment to core values like compassion, accountability, solidarity and equity. Born in 2020 in collaboration with CHS Alliance and Mary Ann Clements, the podcast is now entering its next evolution and is hosted by Melissa Pitotti.MORE Producer/Network Melissa Pitotti
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6KTwitter 8.1K Avg Length 43 min Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

7. The New Humanitarian

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The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH's journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world.MORE Producer/Network The New Humanitarian
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 54.4KTwitter 130.1KInstagram 20.7K Avg Length 25 min Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

8. On Human Rights

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Podcast by The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Hosts Edwina Magnus, Daniella Fetko, Jennifer Jun, Nikita Lourenço Calling
Producer/Network The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 8.4KTwitter 5.2KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 24 min Since Nov 2015 Get Email Contact

9. Intercross: The Podcast

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The official podcast of the International Committee of the Red Cross out of the delegation in the US & Canada. We aim to delve into the rules of war and take you to the frontlines of some of the most inaccessible conflicts in the world, where the ICRC and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement work to neutrally and independently respond to emergencies...MORE Host Dominique Maria Bonessi
Producer/Network ICRC
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.8MTwitter 8.4KInstagram 323.4K Avg Length 18 min Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

10. TNH | Audio reads

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A selection of The New Humanitarian's articles in audio format.
Producer/Network The New Humanitarian
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 54.4KTwitter 130.1KInstagram 20.7K Avg Length 16 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

11. Changemaker Q&A

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Changemaker Q&A is the show where we answer questions from Aussie's about all things social change, to better equip and empower you to change the world. Hosted by Tiyana Jovanovic, founder of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network.MORE Producer/Network Humanitarian Changemakers Network
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Facebook 718Instagram 1K Avg Length 29 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

12. A More Perfect Fellowship: Faith, Democracy and Difficult Conversations

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**A More Perfect Fellowship** is a podcast that explores the crossroads of faith, patriotism, democracy and difficult conversations. In an era when churches have too often become polarizing forces of extremism, this podcast challenges and resources church leaders to serve communities for civic renewal. Host Joel Allen examines how worshiping communities can overcome incivility and build social capital that underlies democratic norms.The McGovern Center, housed at Dakota Wesleyan University, works to extend the legacy of George and Eleanor McGovern, its most prominent alumni.MORE Producer/Network Joel Allen
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 8.2KTwitter 3KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 44 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

13. A Bit of Everything

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A Bit of Everything is a series of podcasts that celebrates diversity. From our genes to countries, there is diversity in every aspect of life and we, here at ABE want to celebrate that. We want people to tell their stories and what they're good at to bring out beauty in everyday life. We celebrate the diversity of people, opinions, jobs, backgrounds, and just a bit of everything. And just talk to people to people and learn from them.MORE Producer/Network A Bit of Everything
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14. CashCast: A podcast from the CALP Network

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This occasional podcast from the CALP Network looks in depth at the critical debates in humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA). If you would like to take part or suggest topics for future episodes, get in touch at info@calpnetwork.org. CALP is a global partnership of humanitarian actors engaged in policy, practice and research in CVA. MORE Host Karen Peachey
Producer/Network CALP Network
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Facebook 4.2KTwitter 5.2K Avg Length 25 min Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

15. The GISF Podcast - Global Interagency Security Forum

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The Global Interagency Security Forum podcast began in September 2017, when GISF was known as EISF, and currently features four series. Check out our latest series, Inclusive Security. To learn more about all of our podcast series see the link below: https://gisf.ngo/resources/?search=&topics=&types=podcast®ions=&languages=&gisf=yes#SecurityRiskMangement #Security #Risk #RiskManagement #Humanitarian #DevelopmentMORE Producer/Network GISF
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16. The HTLL Podcast

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The ADRA Health Technical Learning Lab exists to facilitate and share technical learning about health, nutrition and water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) across the entire ADRA Network. In each episode, we will talk to experts in health, nutrition and WASH to find out how they are approaching challenges in the international development and humanitarian sector. We are interested in learning about the innovations and solutions that are making a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world...MORE Producer/Network Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 9.1KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 2K Avg Length 32 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

17. PHAP: Learning sessions and webinars

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Learning sessions and webinars organized by the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection open to members and the wider humanitarian community.
Host Manisha Thomas
Producer/Network PHAP
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 17.7KTwitter 4.9K Avg Length 105 min Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

18. Direct Relief News

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Emergency response and global humanitarian reporting from Direct Relief, an apolitical, nonsectarian non-profit with a humanitarian mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies.MORE Producer/Network Direct Relief
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 138.5KTwitter 97KInstagram 40.6K Avg Length 26 min Since Aug 2010 Get Email Contact

19. America Meditating Radio Show

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A conscious, humanitarian, lively radio show! Discussions provide listeners with inspiring ways to master the challenges we encounter on the journey of life. This is not an ordinary radio show, but rather, a unique format that offers philanthropy, compassion, social and humanitarian choices that bring together poetry, spirituality, wisdom, meditation, music,and experts that features solutions to current day critical issues.MORE Host Sister Jenna
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Facebook 7KTwitter 8.7KInstagram 87.8K Avg Length 40 min Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

20. Dignity Displaced

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Dignity Displaced focuses on explaining why so many people are making the dangerous journey to the southern US border and what exactly is happening at the border now through sharing stories directly from people living or working in humanitarian crises as well as interviews with experts, leaders, and advocates from all over the world.MORE Producer/Network Solidarity Engineering
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 884Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 47 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

21. The Humanitarian Engineer

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The Humanitarian Engineer podcast highlights the work Villanova students are doing within the Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development. You will hear from students, partners, and in-country experts as they share the challenges faced from a technical and humanistic perspective, as well as the progress achieved through collaborative efforts.MORE Producer/Network Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.7KTwitter 38.4KInstagram 62.4K Avg Length 19 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

22. Red Carpet Humanitarian

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An actress with a heart open for as many humans as she can hold, Kristen's journey to Hollywood's 'red carpet' has become a mission of service and recognition of where she gets her inspiration. Instead of donning a built-for-her Oscar de la Renta in sunny LA, she cut a thrifted red dress into a 'red carpet' she could bring to people around the world. Tune in as audio paparazzi to witness the strength and beauty of the humblest hearts and most generous humans on their 'red carpet' moments. A-listers, indeed.MORE Producer/Network Kristen Leigh Metzger
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23. Blurred Box

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Join Sophie, Clifford, and Lily to listen in on their conversations about culture, travel, relationships, and world-issues in relation to humanitarian causes and human rights. They also bring invited guests from various communities (such as the Stanford Online High School community), friends, and other instructors to have them share their unique views and perspectives.MORE Producer/Network Blurred Box
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24. Global Thread

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The Global Thread podcast weaves the past into the present and looks onward to the future. A fresh approach to world politics, global concerns, and humanitarian issues, Global Thread seeks to educate, pique interest, and offer insights into the stories we see in the news cycle. Ultimately, we are all seeking to better understand the world that we live in. Support this podcast: https://patreon.com/globalthreadMORE Host Yasmin Aliya Khan
Producer/Network Yasmin Aliya Khan
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 7KInstagram 22.4K Avg Length 32 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

25. DM Lawrence, The Humanitarian Afro-Rights Activist

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DaQuan is a Pan-African humanitarian and human (Afro) rights activist who seeks to serve humanity. DaQuan advocates for ideology that rejects accepted notions of social inequality, and develops human rights campaigns that inspire egalitarian (equalist) thought and principles, as well as cultural, social, economic, and political parity.MORE Host Daquan Lawrence
Producer/Network DM Lawrence
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 6 min Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

26. What Gives?

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Welcome to the What Gives? podcast where we have conversations and hear real stories from organizations and individuals on how they are changing their communities. With years of nonprofit and community building experience, our host, Viv, leads us in conversations with people who have dedicated their lives and careers to creating safer, inclusive, kinder, greener, equitable, and more just communities...MORE Producer/Network Viv Tran
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Everyone Matters

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In this podcast, I discuss different humanitarian issues around the world.
Producer/Network Rida Salim
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 7 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

28. THE LANTERN

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The Lantern features, humanitarian and nurse practitioner Dr. Hodan Ali.
Producer/Network Hodan Ali
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29. ICT4D Conference Podcast: Global Tech, Local Good

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Short 15-minute interviews with data and technology experts at non-profit, government, multi-lateral, research or private sector organizations on the application of digital innovations to tackle global development and humanitarian challenges.MORE Producer/Network Sonja Ruetzel
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30. Activism, Meet Impact.

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If you're passionate about people planet, you're in the right place. Novel Hand is where activism meets impact. We believe that you can make an impact- in your career, in your relationships, and with your actions. We share sustainable and equitable solutions to humanitarian issues to help you do good. // On the full-length podcast, we talk with activists and leaders about how they create sustainable and equitable impact with new episodes every Wednesday morning...MORE Producer/Network Novel Hand
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 330Twitter 17Instagram 778 Avg Length 21 min Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

31. Stories and Humanitarian Action

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In 2020, 1 in about 45 people need humanitarian assistance and protection. While these statistics are shocking, they don't tell the complete human story. This podcast talks to people responding to crises, people affected by them, and writers telling their stories. It will explore if stories can create empathy and spark action to address the causes and consequences of humanitarian crises.MORE Producer/Network RUTH MUKWANA
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 83Twitter 13.1K Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

32. Humanitarian Exploration & Learning Podcast

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HELP is focused on listening to the voices of people on the front-lines. In association with Through My Eyes Foundation, a 501c3 that puts cameras into the hands of the people they help. Giving them the ability to tell their own stories through journalistic documentary films. We focus on lifting the voices of the underrepresented to share with the world.MORE Producer/Network Through My Eyes Foundation
Avg Length 77 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

33. TALKIN' TREATS

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Welcome to TALKIN' TREATS, where we talk all things passion! music, food, sports, lifestyle, arts. At TREATS we host monthly discussions, debates, and presentations about inspiring topics we are passionate about! We also discuss humanitarian and development work which lies at the core of our initiative.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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34. International Humanitarian Crisis Awareness Society (IHCAS)

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IHCAS is a youth-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness for social and humanitarian crises all around the world. Welcome to our podcast channel!
Producer/Network International Humanitarian Crisis Awareness Society
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35. Faces for Equality

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Faces for Equality, a podcast and news source featuring interviews with benevolent individuals involved in global charitable organizations, and those with impactful humanitarian pursuits. Discussions about culture, marginalized communities, gender justice and togetherness.MORE Producer/Network Lauren Collins
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36. INSPIRE by EWB UNSW

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The INSPIRE Series is a platform where we interview inspirational professionals to discuss their learnings and journey. We predominantly focus on humanitarian/engineering fields but may delve into other topics in search of a more holistic view. Every episode is concluded with an interactive activity or discussion to get you involved and thinking.MORE Producer/Network EWB UNSW
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Facebook 2.1KTwitter 3.9K Avg Length 36 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

37. Start Network: Stories of Change

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Driving systemic change is a hard, long process, with challenges and attempts that fail along the way. As part of Start Network's 10-year anniversary, we wanted to celebrate those who are making a considerable impact within their community, country, region, organisation or the humanitarian system at large. These are their stories of change.MORE Producer/Network Start Network
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Facebook 21.3KTwitter 11.8KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 36 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

38. Protected! Podcast

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Podcast by The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
Producer/Network The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 16.9KTwitter 2.8K Avg Length 31 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

39. Humanitarian Diplomacy

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Assessing Policies, Practices and Impact of New Forms of Humanitarian Action and Foreign Policy.
Producer/Network Humanitarian Diplomacy
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 8.4KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 27 min Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

40. The Humanitarian Effect

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Breaking down crimes against humanity, giving voice to scholars, and inspiring selfless acts. We will guide you in developing your inner Humanitarian.
Producer/Network Socially Immersed
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 166Instagram 161 Avg Length 36 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

41. Radio HNPW

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Radio HNPW - the new podcast about this year's Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, taking place virtually from 19 April to 07 May 2021.
Producer/Network OCHA's Leading Edge Programme
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42. Closing the Distance

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We are high school students striving to educate on prominent humanitarian crises, as well as break down the history and both sides of controversial debates! We seek to hear the opinions of experts on critical societal issues, but also offer a platform to the voices of our generation. If you are passionate about a topic and interested in joining us on this show, keep in touch with us on Instagram. We aim to bring the world to you!MORE Producer/Network Closing the Distance
Avg Length 20 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

43. NGO Storytelling

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Laura Elizabeth Pohl and Crystaline Randazzo are humanitarian storytellers who work with nonprofits and international NGOs around the world. They co-edit a website called NGO Storytelling which aims to inspire and inform other humanitarian storytellers.MORE Producer/Network NGO Storytelling
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44. The Humanitarian Ripple Effect

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This podcast, hosted by Dr. Muni Tahzib, tells the stories and experiences she has had organizing and leading volunteer medical-humanitarian relief trips to various countries. Dr. Tahzib also teaches the tools needed to get involved and to inspire grassroots communities to participate. In addition, Dr. Tahzib interviews various amazing individuals who are involved in medical or humanitarian relief work throughout the Globe.MORE Producer/Network Dr. Muni N. Tahzib
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45. Diaspora Dialogues

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Humanitarian podcast on the social, political and economic issues facing third world nations. Discussions with experts and locals to enable sustainable solutions and involvement from diaspora.MORE Producer/Network Diaspora Dialogues Podcast
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46. Heartland International Ministries

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HIM is a non-profit mission organization that does humanitarian work, training, equipping believers, reaching into needs and places where the opportunities to know the Creator and Savior are very limited. ​We hope you are blessed to hear our thoughts and stories.MORE Producer/Network Heartland International Ministries
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47. The Battle for Education

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What is international humanitarian law? How is education affected in times of armed conflict? Join the members of IHL United as we answer these questions, learn the stories of guest speakers, and more!MORE Producer/Network IHL United
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48. Turning Pages

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Turning Pages, a podcast that pinpoints and explains ongoing political and humanitarian movements with guests from around the world. Hosted by Rabia Gursoy, an international journalist. 
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49. Aid People Change Naija

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