In the final episode of the Raising Changemakers series, Carrie Grant speaks to World Vison CEO, Fola Komolafe, about the importance of putting children’s voices at the heart of their work and how they are supporting more young people to participate and being part of sustainable future change. 

And having heard from changemakers around the world, Carrie turns her attention to the UK to find out about ways that young people are making a significant difference through campaigning and the effect that is having across local, national and global communities. 

Firstly, Carrie meets Amy Meek, who at the age of 12 founded the charity ‘Kids Against Plastic’, with the aim of bringing together youth empowerment and young action to address some of the most pressing environmental issues. Now aged 20, Amy talks about her journey into campaigning, the obstacles she’s had to overcome in relation to her age and offers advice for other young people looking to make a difference. 

Next up, Carrie chats to Mhairi Black, who in 2015 decided to stand for Parliament at the age of just 20 and upon winning her seat becoming the youngest MP in almost 200 years. Mhairi talks about what inspired her to go into politics, her frustrations about the current system of government and why she believes it’s so important to have young voices as part of any debate.  

The series ends with a summary of some of the young changemakers we’ve heard from throughout the series, so if you’ve not listened to earlier episodes, please do check them out. 

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With 110 million people worldwide being forcibly displaced, 2 in 5 of which are children, supporting refugees with immediate help and longer-term prospects has never been more needed.

In this episode, Carrie Grant discusses the issue of refugees and displacement with Teleri Jardine and David Munkley from World Vision. 

We also hear from Job, an 18-year-old currently living in the Bidi Bidi settlement in Uganda. Job shares how he came to leave his home country of South Sudan, what life is like in the camp where he has now lived for 8 years, and he also explains why projects that amplify the voices of young refugees, such as mobile journalism in which he participates, are so popular with the young people living there. 

Carrie, Teleri and David explore the difference between internally displaced people (IDP) and refugees, the complex reasons behind displacement, and the challenges faced by those who have had to flee their homes. 

David, who is based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which hosts a high number of refugee and IDPs, shares the day-to-day challenges faced by people who have been forced to seek refuge, and also explains why providing psychosocial support is essential for well-being and future prospects.

Both Teleri and David share how World Vision is supporting and empowering refugees and IDPs and offer a message of hope for the future.

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Education is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty and improving life chances, and yet there are still 250 million children globally who are out of school and not receiving the education they deserve.  

In this episode, Carrie Grant discusses the challenges and barriers to education with Teleri Jardine from World Vision and Alicia Mills from the Girls’ Education Challenge.

One of the young changemakers making a difference in her community is 19-year-old Monika from Bangladesh, who is campaigning to prevent child marriages. She explains the impact that early marriage has on girls’ education, why she is challenging traditional beliefs around gender inequality and how empowering others is proving successful at keeping girls in education for longer. 

Teleri explains the contributing factors for why so many children are out of education such as conflict, poverty, child labour, violence and disability stigma and how World Vision is working to support projects which address these challenges and keep young people in school.

Alicia tells us about the work of the Girls’ Education Challenge programme and the importance of providing not just numeracy and literacy education, but also socio-emotional learning, life skills, and sexual and reproductive health rights. 

We also hear about the long-term impact of lost education and why investing in education benefits not just individuals but also future generations and society as a whole. 

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According to the World Health Organisation, 45% of global deaths of children under 5 are caused by poor nutrition. 

In this episode, Carrie Grant is joined by Teleri Jardine from World Vision and Rebecca O’Connell, Professor of Food, Families and Society at the University of Hertfordshire, to examine the root causes of food insecurity across the world. 

We also hear from 16-year-old Lukman in Bangladesh who sets out how a lack of food can affect not only a child’s education but why it can also lead to child marriage and teenage pregnancy, as he shares the tragic story of his young neighbour. 

And we return to Sierra Leone as Carrie chats to Tejan, who describes what it feels like to be hungry. 

Rebecca explains the mental and physical effects of poor nutrition and tells us why the health issues related to food insecurity are not just a problem in low-income countries, along with what needs to happen to ensure more equitable access to global food resources. 

Teleri shares how World Vision’s ‘Enough’ campaign is working to end child hunger and how the charity is supporting young activists to raise their voices in the political arena, with the aim of making sustainable change. 

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At least 200 million girls and women globally have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Despite FGM being condemned by a number of international treaties and conventions, the practice persists in many countries around the world, leaving girls and women at risk of both immediate and long-term health complications and impacting their physical and mental wellbeing. 

Carrie is joined by Teleri Jardine from World Vision who explains some of the cultural beliefs surrounding FGM and how World Vision is working to address the issue and encourage change by supporting projects which start open dialogues between the generations and empowering both young girls and boys to understand the true impact of FGM. 

And also, Purity Soinato Oiyie, a women’s rights activist from Kenya and co-founder of the ‘Silan Foundation’ which conducts conversations within communities to with the aim of eradicating female genital mutilation, as well as child marriage, gender-based violence and teenage pregnancies. Purity shares her own story of escaping FGM and marriage at the age of 10, and the consequences that followed.

Plus as Carrie continues her journey in Sierra Leone, she meets Tenema who campaigns to end FGM. Tenema talks about the pressures placed on girls and young women, amid ongoing concerns that FGM is still taking place but under increasingly secretive circumstances.

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Adopted in 1989 the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child has become most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. And with 1.9 billion children in the world, approximately 30% of the population, it’s needed more than ever. But what are child rights and why is global commitment to them so important?

In this episode, Carrie Grant is joined by Teleri Jardine from World Vision and Alex Conte, Executive Director of Child Rights Connect.

And Carrie takes us back to Sierra Leone to hear from young activists, including Josephine who is using music to channel her fight to end violence against girls, and William, who is one of youth campaigners trying to educate his community on child rights and the importance of boys advocating for the rights of girls as he explains the ‘He For She’ movement. 

With a whole host of good news to report, Teleri shares the numerous improvements that have been made over recent years including access to education, water and sanitation and reduced mortality rates for under 5s, but also highlights the areas where progress still needs to be made and the issues which are getting worse. 

Alex sets out why the very notion of child rights still needs to be overcome in many countries and cultures, and why we’re seeing an increase in children mobilising to take action on the issues that matter most to them.

Both Alex and Teleri explain the amazing work being undertaken to share and strengthen young people’s voices across all platforms, from community level to the global stage.

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One billion children are currently living in areas at high risk of climate change,

impacting food security, disrupting education, and affecting mental health.

In this episode, Carrie Grant is joined by Teleri Jardine from World Vision and Caroline Hickman, a lecturer from the Department of Social & Policy Sciences at the University of Bath, who specialises in climate change and its impact.

Teleri sets out the current challenges in relation to climate change, including why its impact is more likely to be felt by women and girls, and how World Vision is working to support communities globally.

Caroline shares the results of studies she has been working on, revealing the effect that ‘climate anxiety’ is having on young people around the world and why there has been a breakdown in trust between the generations.

Plus, as Carrie continues her journey in Sierra Leone, we hear from Abubakarr, a young activist who explains the effects that deforestation is having on his local area, and the work being done through Youth Actions for Environmental Conservation and Climate Change, an organisation he founded to give young people a collective voice to take action on the issues that matter most to them.

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Nearly 160 million children globally are subjected to child labour, with 50% aged between 5-11. The impacts include a significant loss of education, physical and mental health challenges and an increased risk of sexual harassment or trafficking.

In the first episode of Raising Changemakers, Carrie Grant journeys to Sierra Leone to meet two young activists, Haja and Siatta, who are campaigning against the use of child labour in their communities.

Carrie is also joined by Teleri Jardine from World Vision, who explains why so many children are still faced with the expectation and pressure to contribute to family incomes and how World Vision is empowering young people to understand their rights and stand up for change, as well as how the charity is supporting the creation of alternative streams of income for those in financial need.

Plus, Carrie chats to model, sustainable fashion advocate and activist, Brett Staniland, who was the first Love Island contestant to decline to wear fast fashion on the show. Brett shares his experience of travelling to Ghana to see the ecological and human impact of the clothing and beauty industry, as he shares his advice for how each of us can help make a difference.

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