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Optimistic Voices

Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss

Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.

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59:04

Celebrating 25 Years of Local Empowerment and Global...

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2024/12/02

Send us a textExplore the power of transformation and empowerment in this special retrospective episode of Optimistic Voices. Join Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel Nabeu, and Yasmin Vaughn as we promise to uncover the compelling journey of Helping Children Worldwide (HCW) through 2024, celebrating remarkable milestones and visionary shifts in global leadership. We reflect on standout episodes that shed light on crucial topics like maternal and child health improvements in Sierra Leone, transitioni...

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82:22

Be the Change: Taking the Lead in Child Welfare in...

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2024/11/04

Send us a textJoin us on a transformative journey as we explore the profound shift from orphanage care to family-based support in Sierra Leone and beyond. Featuring insights from George Kulanda, the case management supervisor at the Child Reintegration Center, and David Titus Musa, a senior consultant at the Center, this episode promises a deep dive into the complexities and triumphs of reintegrating children into family environments. From engaging with orphanage leaders to collaborating with...

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41:05

Volunteering Beyond Borders: The Reality and Impact...

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2024/10/07

Send us a textEver wonder what it truly means to be a part of the Peace Corps, especially in a country with such a rich history like Sierra Leone? Our guests, Nat Kofi Abu-Bonsrah, a current volunteer, and Michael Lee, a returned volunteer and president of Friends of Sierra Leone, share their inspiring journeys. Nat provides a unique perspective on his role in sustainable development, while Michael reveals the continued commitment of Friends of Sierra Leone to foster positive change and colla...

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69:54

"I Grew up in an Orphanage in Africa" - From...

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2024/09/05

Send us a textWhat happens when five remarkable young adults transition from the regimented life of an orphanage to the uncharted reality of post-orphanage life? Join us on Optimistic Voices as we welcome these inspirational individuals who grew up at the Child Rescue Center Orphanage in Sierra Leone and now stand as influential care leaders. From navigating transportation challenges and irregular meal times to adapting to a lack of protection and electricity, their stories are a testament to...

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63:25

Why Your Church Should Engage with NGOs; Longtime...

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2024/08/05

Send us a Text Message.What if your church could transform lives across the globe while strengthening your local community? Discover how two Virginia pastors, Reverend Gina Anderson-Cloud and Reverend Jason Duley, have achieved this through enduring partnerships with NonProfits such as She Believes in You, CornerStone, Backpack Buddies, and Helping Children Worldwide. Hosted by Emmanuel Nabieu, this episode of the Optimistic Voices Podcast takes you behind the scenes of church/nonprofit colla...

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55:36

A Voices from the Global South Episode. Why the Move...

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2024/07/07

Send us a Text Message.Why do African social workers believe that it is essential that local governments, foreign donors, and parents understand that children living in orphanages should be returned to family homes? Join us as we explore the profound journey and epic revelations of two social workers devoting their careers to making this change across the continent of Africa, starting with orphanages in their own country. David Musa and Rosamund Palmer from the Child Reintegration Cente...

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42:53

Leaving Sponsorship Behind - Pitfalls and Benefits.

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2024/06/05

Discover the unforeseen ripple effects of child sponsorship programs with Dr. Laura Horvath, Jared Scheppman, and Kelly Strong as we dissect the challenges and triumphs in philanthropy's evolving landscape. As we navigate this complex terrain, our guests reveal how well-intentioned aid can sometimes miss the mark, inadvertently creating dependencies that hobble the very communities they intend to uplift. With a watchmaker's precision, we analyze the intricacies of international aid, focusing ...

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42:55

Redefining Aid: The Journey from Child Sponsorship to...

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2024/05/05

Part One:Discover the transformative power of reimagined humanitarian aid in our latest episode of Optimistic Voices. Join me, Dr. Melody Curtis, along with experts Dr. Laura Horvath, Jared Scheppman, and Kelly Strong, as we share our journey from traditional child sponsorship models to a new paradigm that champions community empowerment. We're peeling back the curtain to reveal the ethical dilemmas and strategic decisions that are reshaping the way we support vulnerable children around the w...

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23:13

The Compelling Power of Altruism: Joy and Anger in...

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2024/04/05

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Empowering Sierra Leone's Midwives and Health...

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2024/03/15

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71:32

Orphanage Trafficking - A Real Life Horror Story

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2024/02/20

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35:44

Season 3, Episode 1 - Together for Global Health...

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2024/01/15

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HCW's Teacher's Learning Collaborative - A Model for...

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2023/09/07

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Training - Essential Lessons for Ethical Mission...

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2023/08/25

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Continuity of Care in Health Systems in majority...

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2023/07/11

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Doctors on Medical Mission - We Are Receiving As Much...

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2023/07/07

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20:55

Care Leading: The Experiences of Adults Reflecting on...

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2023/07/06

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34:20

Jennifer Stevens from Good Birth Network at HCW...

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2023/05/31

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84:06

Diving Deep into Localization with Doug Fountain of CCIH

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2023/05/26

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26:34

Rising Tides 2023 - Excerpts from the Together for...

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2023/05/10

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