S2 E4: Equality, faith and generosity with Fola Komolafe MBE, CEO of World Vision UK

In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Fola Komolafe MBE, CEO of World Vision UK, the UK branch of the world's largest international children's charity.   Fola reflects on her journey of faith, leadership and generosity, shaped by growing up in Nigeria, where she saw poverty first-hand, and witnessing generosity modelled by her family and church.  Fola shares openly about leading World Vision UK during a time of global crisis - including the world's worst humanitarian crisis in Sudan - aid cuts and economic uncertainty and how generosity, partnership and faith continue to sustain both the organisation and its supporters.    "What's in your hand? What's the seed that you can sow? And then watch God turn that seed into something marvellous that you could never have imagined."  This episode explores:  how faith shapes generosity, leadership and stewardship  responding to global poverty and humanitarian crises amid aid cuts  the power of child sponsorship and small acts of generosity  Fola's favourite Bible verses on generosity:  'Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.' Proverbs 31:8–9 (NIV)  'I can do all things through him who gives me strength.' Philippians 4:13 (NIV)  How you can pray for Fola and World Vision UK:  for provision and wisdom to meet increasing global need  for vulnerable children in the hardest-to-reach communities  for the continued support of children in Sudan via the  Sudan appeal from World Vision UK, as the crisis marks its third year this month Related links:  World Vision UK: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/  World Vision UK's Sudan appeal Subscribe  Be the first to receive each month's episode. You'll hear from donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way, and the difference generosity makes in everyday life.  Subscribe now  The podcast is also available in The Journey Tab on our Giving app (available on the App store and Google Play) and on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Amazon Music, YouTube  Follow us on social media:   ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/  ·    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/  ·    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/  ·    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk  ·    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk  Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson  Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa