Philanthropod

Philanthropod

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Philanthropod episodes

  • The Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa

    As a young doctor, Andrew Browning was inspired to become a fistula surgeon after visiting his aunt, Valerie Browning, in rural Ethiopia as she assisted women with terrible childbirth injuries. Deeply moved, Andrew decided to train under the legendary Dr. Catherine Hamlin at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. In the 17 years that have passed, Dr. Browning has provided life-changing surgery to women across Africa and Asia. His life mission has been to help women suffering with obstetric fistula in Africa.


    In this episode, Celia Hirsh chats to Dr. Browning about his recent book, his family legacy and the impact he is having on women suffering obstetric fistula.  

    Thank you to Celia Hirsh for hosting, Harry McGibbon for our music, and Whalepod Analytics for editing and analytics.

     

    Content warning: A warning that some of the descriptions of pregnancy and birth in this episode are graphic and may cause distress. Listener discretion is advised.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  • A fulfilling journey from investment banking to international philanthropy

    This week our host Celia Hirsh talks to Mark Cubit who has been active in the international giving space since 2005.

     

    In that time, the foundations he has managed have provided support to over 200 NGOs in 38 countries.

    Mark’s current responsibilities are with Partners For Equity, Cubit Family Foundation, Ripple Foundation, Planet Wheeler Foundation, Crap Foundation and he is Chair of The School of St Jude in Tanzania.


    Mark shares his journey from a career in investment banking into the world of international philanthropy. We hear what drives him personally and his experience with The School of St Jude, a school in Arusha, Tanzania with a mission to provide free, quality education to disadvantaged, bright students so they can become the moral and intellectual leaders that their country needs.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  • A story of determination and courage to protect Cambodian children from adversity
    This week our host Celia Hirsh talks to Tara Winkler Co-Founder of Cambodian Children’s Trust (CCT). CCT is a not -for-profit organisation that prevents Cambodian children from facing adversity. Tara describes CCT’s holistic, community-led “Village Hive Model” We hear stories of family empowerment and transformational change for vulnerable children. Thank you to Celia Hirsh for hosting, Harry McGibbon for our music, and Whalepod Analytics for editing and analytics.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  • Listen to the devastating hardship of street children in Vietnam and how Blue Dragon is creating long-term change
    This week our host Celia Hirsh talks to Michael Brosowski Co-CEO and Founder of the Blue Dragon Foundation. Blue Dragon is an organisation that strives to provide exceptional care to Vietnamese children and families in crisis while creating long-term change for a better world. In this interview Michael describes his journey and the challenges he encountered establishing Blue Dragon. He talks to the hardships being suffered as the impact of COVID-19 continues to hit the vulnerable. Thank you to Celia Hirsh for hosting, Harry McGibbon for our music, and Whalepod Analytics for editing and analytics.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  • A passion to educate poverty out of existence - Annabelle Chauncey


    This week our host Celia Hirsh talks to Annabelle Chauncey CEO and Founder of School for Life (SFL). SFL is a grassroots organisation that has a vision to educate poverty out of existence. Annabelle describes her journey and the ups and downs associated with establishing three primary, secondary and vocational schools in rural Uganda. Thank you to Celia Hirsh for hosting, Harry McGibbon for our music, and Whalepod Analytics for editing and analytics.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

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