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The UK International Development team, the COVID Pandemic and our response.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:00:04 GMT

Welcome to the mini series for International Development week 2021!

Each day we take a closer look at one of our thematic areas of work and ask how the pandemic has affected these, and explain what more permanent changes its impact might lead to.

In our final episode for this week, Ben Gilbert explains about our team's response the COVID pandemic, how we've adapted and what it means for us in the future.

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Gender Justice, the COVID Pandemic and our response.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:21 GMT

Welcome to the mini series for International Development week 2021!

Each day we take a closer look at one of our thematic areas of work and ask how the pandemic has affected these, and explain what more permanent changes its impact might lead to.

In today's episode Anne Gregora explains how The Salvation Army's response to Gender Justice has adapted to the COVID pandemic.

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International Emergencies, the COVID Pandemic and our response

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:51 GMT

Welcome to the mini series for International Development week 2021!

Each day we take a closer look at one of our thematic areas of work and ask how the pandemic has affected these, and explain what more permanent changes its impact might lead to.

In today's episode Jason Emmett explains how The Salvation Army's international emergency response has adapted to the COVID pandemic

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Sustainable Livelihoods, the COVID Pandemic and our response.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:55 GMT

Welcome to the mini series for International Development week 2021!

Each day we take a closer look at one of our thematic areas of work and ask how the pandemic has affected these, and explain what more permanent changes its impact might lead to.

In today's episode Violet Ruria explains how The Salvation Army's response to Sustainable Livelihood has adapted to the COVID pandemic.

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Anti-Trafficking, the COVID Pandemic and our response.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:41 GMT

Welcome to the mini series for International Development week 2021!

Each day we take a closer look at one of our thematic areas of work and ask how the pandemic has affected these, and explain what more permanent changes its impact might lead to.

In today's episode Tribeni Gurung explains how The Salvation Army's response to Anti Trafficking has adapted to the COVID pandemic.

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Introduction to International Development Week

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:42 GMT

Welcome to the mini series for International Development week 2021!

Each day we take a closer look at one of our thematic areas of work and ask how the pandemic has affected these, and explain what more permanent changes its impact might lead to.

In today's episode Hayley Still outlines what ID Week is all about.

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From Covid to Climate

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:11 GMT

2020 was supposed to mark the beginning of a decade of action on climate change, but it was another global threat that stole the headline. Will 2021 see 'Climate' reclaim its position from 'COVID' as the primary global talking point?

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Faith and Development

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:09 GMT

For some, The Salvation Army is known as a church, for others, a charity. Clearly there is much overlap between the two perspectives, especially when it comes to working internationally. The Salvation Army has a local presence in 132 countries and runs many projects through its network of corps (churches), health clinics, schools and social centres. Stanford Muzavazi, currently based at The Salvation Army's International Headquarters in London, reflects on his experience of community development in various country contexts.

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Hopeful Partnerships

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:37 GMT

In Zimbabwe, The Salvation Army works with local partners to provide training in simple and sustainable farming techniques. As farmers go on to share this knowledge with their neighbours, hope flourishes across communities and generations.

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What is a Sand Dam?

Mon, 31 May 2021 04:00:17 GMT

In arid regions extended periods of drought and erratic rainfall can threaten people's access to water. Sand dams can provide year-round safe water and when they are managed well, can last up to 100 years. Violet Ruria from SAID UK explains more about this extremely sustainable and affordable rain harvesting method.

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Liquid Gold

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:50 GMT

In Burkina Faso, one of The Salvation Army's newest territories, we visit a project where liquid fertilizer is proving to be a priceless asset for small-scale farmers.

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Challenge 750

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:04 GMT

For many farmers across the world, a good crop means they can feed their families. Yet as the changing climate makes weather unpredictable, some tried and trusted methods of growing crops have begun failing small-scale farmers. In 2019, close to 750 million – or nearly one in ten people in the world – were exposed to severe levels of food insecurity. If this trend continues, even more families will be facing severe food insecurity by 2030.

The Salvation Army is providing training in simple and sustainable farming techniques to help farmers make the best use of their land and overcome food insecurity. Take on ‘Challenge 750’ to support The Salvation Army’s food security projects – feeding hope to farmers from generation to generation.

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I Will Survive

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:25 GMT

For young people leaving government care with limited skills and resources, the world can be a daunting and threatening place.

The Salvation Army in Ukraine is providing practical skills and emotional support so young people are less vulnerable to provide for themselves

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Hidden Violence

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:15 GMT

The violence of threats, disempowerment, coercion of control and power is an everyday reality for many living in poverty where the law fails to protect them. Should charities working in international development do more to recognise how our programmes in water and sanitation, education, food nutrient etc, intersect with the underlying context where legal protections in poor communities rarely, if ever, exist?

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United Towards a Change

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:15 GMT

Women experiencing domestic violence are given comfort, support and hope through group therapy sessions at The Salvation Army in Tres Arroyos, Argentina.

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The Breadwinners of Sri Lanka

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:42 GMT

One of Sri Lanka's main exports is it's poor women, predominately mothers, who leave their families for jobs in the Middle East. Sriyani Tidball, author of The Breadwinner, highlights the true experiences of many who end up forced into modern slavery. Sriyani explains the negative impact this industry has on the wider Sri Lankan society, especially on the children left behind.

Sriyani Tidball and her husband Tom run Community Concern, a faith-based non-profit organisation working with marginalised families through education and skills-based programmes in Sri Lanka.

You can find out more about Community Concern here, and Sriyani's book The Breadwinner here.

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The Miracle of Simple Spring Protection

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:00:31 GMT

In the Democratic Republic of Congo where The Salvation Army is working with many communities to access and protect local water sources, Violet Ruria explains the impact of this vital project.

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Ethical Storytelling

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:15:44 GMT

This brand new series starts with host Ben Gilbert speaking with Lucy McCray from The Freedom Story. Lucy explains how charities working within international development can inadvertently mislead supporters by embellishing stories or only telling part of a whole story, and the risks that this can have.

You can find out more about The Freedom Story here: https://thefreedomstory.org

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Football for water

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 03:59:19 GMT

In our final episode of 2020, host Ben Gilbert speaks with Ellen van den Hil. Ellen supports The Salvation Army's international health programmes and shares how combining football coaching with health and hygiene education is transforming attitudes and perceptions in Ghana.

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