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Humanitarian Conversations
by RedR Australia
Humanitarian Conversations is a RedR Australia podcast exploring what it means to be a humanitarian in today’s world, hosted by Sally Cunningham and produced by Jill Farrar. Through interviews with notable humanitarians who have worked all over the globe, we learn about the surprising twists and turns in their careers and delve into the big issues facing the humanitarian sector. Tune in to a new episode every couple of months.
Episodes
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John Tipper is teaching decision making in a crisis
When given the chance to live in Tanzania as a uni student, John Tipper jumped at the opportunity. Not only did he discover a culture very different to his experiences growing up, but he also witnessed the compounding impacts of the Rwandan genocide at much closer quarters. The experience spurred...
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How operational research makes for better humanitarian work
What happens when humanitarians turn a critical eye to their own work? Not the work they do for communities—but the way they do it? Operational research is a branch of humanitarian inquiry dedicated to exactly that: investigating how aid is delivered, whether it's working, and how it can be done...
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Why Josephine Hutton is still an optimist
After 30 years as a humanitarian, Josephine Hutton is an optimist. From her first job in the humanitarian and development sector in the 90s working for AusAID (the former Australian government agency for international aid and development), Jo went on to work in humanitarian leadership roles…
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Tai-Ring Teh on humanitarian engineering and the impact of mentoring
When the Indian Ocean tsunami hit in 2004, hundreds of thousands lost their lives—and millions more were forever altered. For Tai-Ring Teh, a civil engineer, the tsunami recovery set him on an unexpected path as a humanitarian. Using his engineering skills to help provide clean water for...
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Ozlem and Greg share their experiences on World Refugee Day
If you’ve worked in the humanitarian sector, it’s likely you’ve supported refugee communities—either directly or indirectly. And with humanitarian emergencies growing around the world, it’s never been more important to discuss the families and communities who suffer most during crises. In this...
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Jess Letch is restoring dignity in conflict
Jess Letch is a humanitarian dynamo. From connecting families torn apart by war in Angola, to supporting people to evacuate disputed territories in South Ossetia, to writing a billion-dollar plan to support Ukrainian refugees throughout Europe, Jess has had some challenging and rewarding roles...
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Who is a civilian. Do you really know?
In the midst of a raging conflict, how can you tell the difference between a civilian and a combatant? In this extra-special episode of Humanitarian Conversations, RedR Australia’s CEO Dr. Helen Durham sits down with international lawyer, Firouzeh, to discuss the power and complexities of...
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Ulf believes all people should be protected
When Ulf accidentally found himself in the middle of the Kashmir Crisis in 1989, he was moved by the suffering of civilians affected by the conflict. Six years later, after trying his hand as a bike mechanic, wedding photographer and some time on a Viking ship, he resolved to study law and devote...
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Talei Tora on colonialism and conviction
Growing up around the buzz of the Radio Fiji studios, Talei Tora is a born storyteller. As the daughter of a radio announcer, Talei learnt from an early age the importance of how a story is told—and for whom. Fast forward to today and Talei is an extensively experienced communications expert…
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Simione Bula is empowering inclusion in the Pacific
In Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, the first education for a young child is often learning traditional knowledge. And for humanitarian Simione Bula, preserving and protecting this valuable knowledge is vital to navigating future disasters in the region. Simione is a highly experienced...
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For Richard Simpson, leadership starts with listening
From taking cover in bomb shelters in Ukraine, to herding donkeys in Afghanistan, to drinking kava in Fiji, Richard Simpson has many rich insights from 25 years as a humanitarian leader, innovator and educator. After a serendipitous meeting with a United Nations official in Turkey in the 90s,...
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For Vuli Gauna, we are connected by the ocean
Hailing from ‘a tiny drop in the ocean’ in eastern Fiji, Vuli Gauna survived a cyclone when he was just two years old. Observing the growing intensity of storms as he grew up, he was inspired to volunteer and eventually work for a wide range of Red Cross societies across the Pacific, as well as…
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Hannah Jay’s hope for gender equality
For Hannah Jay, the inspiring power of women and girls has fueled her life’s work. As a gender expert in the humanitarian sector for more than a decade, Hannah has dedicated her career to addressing gender-based violence in humanitarian contexts. She’s worked extensively across Asia and the...
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Kathryn Harries is sharing the power of clean water
It’s not a glamorous job working with toilets. But having access to clean water, sanitation and good hygiene is lifesaving stuff, and thankfully for us it’s Kathryn Harries’ dream job. A highly experienced water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) engineer and humanitarian leader, Kathryn worked for...
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Dr. Helen Durham is balancing courage and compassion
Passionate, persistent, patient—these are three qualities Dr. Helen Durham AO says are essential for humanitarians. And whether she’s addressing the UN Security Council in New York or mediating with the military in times of conflict, Helen embodies them all—while staying true to her humanitarian...
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Mel Bencik’s superpower is empathy
Growing up as the child of migrants, Melissa Bencik always knew she wanted to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Now a deeply experienced humanitarian, Melissa has worked across Asia, Africa, the Pacific and Australia, predominantly in protection and inclusion. She is also a RedR…
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For Peter Grzic, mum knows best
When Peter Grzic’s mum returned from a trip and handed him a business card from a disaster responder she met on the plane, he never suspected his life would end up how she envisioned. Years later, Grzic is an experienced humanitarian, as well as a trainer on RedR Australia courses. For the very...
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Introducing Humanitarian Conversations
Humanitarian Conversations is a RedR Australia podcast about what it means to be a humanitarian in today's world, hosted by Sally Cunningham and produced by Jill Farrar. Through interviews with notable and experienced humanitarians from across the globe, we’ll delve into the big issues facing the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Humanitarian Conversations is a RedR Australia podcast exploring what it means to be a humanitarian in today’s world, hosted by Sally Cunningham and produced by Jill Farrar. Through interviews with notable humanitarians who have worked all over the globe, we learn about the surprising twists and turns in their careers and delve into the big issues facing the humanitarian sector. Tune in to a new episode every couple of months.
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