global development

Aug 01 2017 8 ep. 20 mins 1.7k

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'Without health, people have nothing': Tanzania seeks a political salve - podcast

Aug 01 2017 13 mins

As Tanzania attempts to get healthcare to all corners of the country, The Elders – an independent group of global leaders co-founded by Nelson Mandela and working together for peace and human rights – paid an official visit to the country. They were in Tanzania to offer help and advice to the government in preparation for what they hope will be a set of reforms culminating in

Why we need to get contraceptives to teenagers – podcast

Jul 06 2017 16 mins

For 1.8 billion young people – the largest cohort ever – family planning will be vital in shaping lives and livelihoods. As leaders prepare for the London Family Planning Summit, Lucy Lamble looks at the challenges ahead

How do you solve half a century of bloodshed in Colombia? – podcast

Apr 27 2017 16 mins

After the civil war that claimed 250,000 lives ended with last year’s accord, Lucy Lamble investigates how Colombia’s communities plan to build lasting peace

Why is east Africa facing a hunger crisis and what can be done? – podcast

Mar 23 2017 14 mins

As hunger spreads in east Africa, famine threatens to take hold beyond South Sudan. Lucy Lamble explores the background and response to the crisis

El trabajo infantil en Bolivia: ¿puede justificarse?

Feb 20 2017 25 mins

Kary Stewart analiza por qué 850.000 niños trabajan en Bolivia y si los números pueden ser vindicados por el contexto cultural único del país.

Child labour in Bolivia: can it be justified? – podcast

Feb 20 2017 24 mins

Kary Stewart looks at why 850,000 children work in Bolivia and whether the numbers can be vindicated by the country’s unique cultural context

African women form a united front in the battle for equality – podcast

Jan 19 2017 23 mins

Kary Stewart looks at how feminists are championing women’s rights across the continent and beyond, and examines what is at the heart of gender inequality

Cómo llegó Cuba a la mayoría de edad en el desarrollo de la primera infancia – podcast

Nov 16 2016 25 mins

Más del 99,5% de los niños cubanos asiste a un programa o institución de educación infantil. Kary Stewart visita La Habana para hablar con familias, médicos y maestros sobre una historia de éxito en América Latina