Sifa Stories - giving a voice to the homeless

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What's Sifa Stories - giving a voice to the homeless about?

This podcast follows the lives of the clients using Sifa Fireside, a drop in centre in Birmingham, that helps hundreds of homeless people every week.

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Sifa Stories - giving a voice to the homeless episodes:

03.30.2020
14: Sifa Stories, a recap and Corona Virus
There's a brand new series of Sifa Stories on the way, but before that launches we have a look back at some previous stories. We also find out how the drop in and it's clients are coping on Corona virus...
12.04.2019
13: Christmas catch up, the Podcast one year on
In this episode, one year on from the start of the podcast, we catch up with some past participants to find out how their year has been and meet now voices, all while enjoying a bit of Christmas party fun
11.09.2019
12: Sifa Fireside goes to the Houses of Parliament
A group of clients from the drop-in go on a day trip to London, a first for Sifa Fireside
10.09.2019
11: The Talking Room
In this episode, released to coincide with World Homeless Day, we gave the clients at Sifa Fireside the freedom to chat about whatever they liked, alone or with a friend, in The Talking Room
09.09.2019
10: Homelessness and modern slavery
In this episode we explore the relationship between homelessness and modern slavery. We talk to those at forefront of victim support and to a survivor who is trying to rebuild his life after being trafficked
08.08.2019
9: Moving on
In this episode we look at the many steps and pathways used to help people move on from homelessness
06.27.2019
8: A day in the life of the Sifa Fireside Drop in Centre
This episode focuses on the staff and volunteers at Sifa Fireside. What goes into running a drop in centre that feeds up to 150 people twice a day and some of the other vital services they offer the people living...
05.28.2019
7: Addiction and recovery - Part 2 - Mamba
75% of the deaths from 'Mamba' in Birmingham since 2016 have been people sleeping rough or living in hostels. In this episode we find out more about this relatively new and fatal drug, those who use it and what is...
04.29.2019
6: Addiction and recovery - Part 1
In this first part of the episode on addiction and recovery we look at the relationship between substance abuse and homelessness, and hear the stories of those people working towards recovery from addiction
03.24.2019
5: Women and homelessness
This Episode looks at the particular problems face by women who find themselves homeless. We meet woman on various stages on the journey out of the homelessness trap and some of the charities and organisations who offer them support.
02.22.2019
4: Into work and out of homelessness
This episode looks at the vital role finding employment plays in getting out of the homelessness cycle
01.28.2019
3: SIFA Stories - Rough Sleeping
In this episode of SIFA Stories we hear stories from people who are rough sleeping, and learn about projects and charities that are helping and protecting these extremely vulnerable members of our community.
12.14.2018
2: Homeless at Christmas
This first full episode of 'Sifa Stories - giving a voice to the homeless' explores the impact of spending Christmas in temporary accommodation and without your family. We also discover what Sifa Fireside does day to day and what services...
12.10.2018
1: Sifa Stories trailer
This is the trailer for our first episode

What's Sifa Stories - giving a voice to the homeless about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Sifa Stories - giving a voice to the homeless episodes:

14: Sifa Stories, a recap and Corona Virus

13: Christmas catch up, the Podcast one year on

12: Sifa Fireside goes to the Houses of Parliament

11: The Talking Room

10: Homelessness and modern slavery

9: Moving on

8: A day in the life of the Sifa Fireside Drop in Centre

7: Addiction and recovery - Part 2 - Mamba

6: Addiction and recovery - Part 1

5: Women and homelessness

4: Into work and out of homelessness

3: SIFA Stories - Rough Sleeping

2: Homeless at Christmas

1: Sifa Stories trailer