http://www.dfid.gov.uk Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:51:51 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:51:51 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) DFID, the Department for International Development, is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries. We work with charities, international organisations and the governments of poor countries to find lasting solutions to the global problem of poverty. On Soundcloud you can hear the opinions of respected voices from across the international development field - on a wide range of subjects from climate change to health and education, from economic growth and trade to democracy and accountability. DFID, the Department for International Developmen… DFID feeds@soundcloud.com DFID no http://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000181281909-drrb7c-original.jpg http://www.dfid.gov.uk tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329498928 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:31:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/from-refugee-to-mbe-how-akuja-de-garang-became-a-champion-for-girls-education-in-south-sudan 00:03:46 DFID no Akuja de Garang is the project leader of the UK aid-funded programme Girls' Education South Sudan. On her way to Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for her work, she came to speak to DFID about her life as a refugee and how she returned to South Sudan, where she was born, as an adult to help girls go to school. Listen to Akuja's inspirational story here, and to watch our video with her visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp9s-ZGNHiI Akuja de Garang is the project leader of the UK a… Akuja de Garang is the project leader of the UK aid-funded programme Girls' Education South Sudan. On her way to Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for her work, she came to speak to DFID about her life as a refugee and how she returned to South Sudan, where she was born, as an adult to help girls go to school. Listen to Akuja's inspirational story here, and to watch our video with her visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp9s-ZGNHiI tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323200117 Thu, 18 May 2017 10:55:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/a-modern-health-organisation-who-finances-and-modernisation-a-podcast-with-dr-david-nabarro 00:06:17 DFID no Today, differing health conditions are changing the requirements of the global response, like shifting focus to preventing and responding to non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes, which are responsible for every 7 out of 10 deaths globally today. WHO’s immense responsibility in meeting modern health challenges across the world requires strong leadership focused on delivering value for money and updating the system to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. WHO Director General candidate Dr David Nabarro sat down with us to explain how the WHO would modernise under his leadership, and why this modernisation is so important for the future. Today, differing health conditions are changing t… Today, differing health conditions are changing the requirements of the global response, like shifting focus to preventing and responding to non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes, which are responsible for every 7 out of 10 deaths globally today. WHO’s immense responsibility in meeting modern health challenges across the world requires strong leadership focused on delivering value for money and updating the system to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. WHO Director General candidate Dr David Nabarro sat down with us to explain how the WHO would modernise under his leadership, and why this modernisation is so important for the future. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320636501 Wed, 03 May 2017 09:41:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/a-who-that-works-for-women-and-children-a-podcast-with-dr-david-nabarro 00:04:28 DFID no We sat down with Dr David Nabarro and asked him to explain why he will double down on efforts to ensure that all people, especially women and children, will get the health care they need under his leadership. We sat down with Dr David Nabarro and asked him t… We sat down with Dr David Nabarro and asked him to explain why he will double down on efforts to ensure that all people, especially women and children, will get the health care they need under his leadership. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319706130 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:18:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/facing-tomorrows-health-threats-infectious-diseases-global-security-a-podcast-with-dr-nabarro 00:09:00 DFID no Drawing on expertise working in over 50 countries, Dr David Nabarro discusses tackling infectious diseases like malaria, TB, HIV/AIDs and neglected tropical diseases. He also discusses facing global health security threats facing the world today, like anti-microbial resistance. Drawing on expertise working in over 50 countries… Drawing on expertise working in over 50 countries, Dr David Nabarro discusses tackling infectious diseases like malaria, TB, HIV/AIDs and neglected tropical diseases. He also discusses facing global health security threats facing the world today, like anti-microbial resistance. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316548838 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:14:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/meet-dr-nabarro-the-best-candidate-for-who-director-general-a-podcast-with-dr-david-nabarro 00:04:46 DFID no We caught up with Dr David Nabarro, candidate for WHO’s Director General, to discuss why he’s the best candidate for the job and what the WHO would look like under his leadership. We caught up with Dr David Nabarro, candidate for… We caught up with Dr David Nabarro, candidate for WHO’s Director General, to discuss why he’s the best candidate for the job and what the WHO would look like under his leadership. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315195787 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:46:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/impact-on-the-ground-whos-response-to-emergencies-and-crises-a-podcast-with-dr-david-nabarro 00:09:06 DFID no Candidate for WHO Director General Dr David Nabarro draws on over 40 years of experience and expertise to explain the importance of coordinated and quick responses by the WHO in humanitarian crises and emergencies. He discusses how communities, especially children are impacted by food shortages, and what’s needed to provide a concerted global response to crises. Candidate for WHO Director General Dr David Nabar… Candidate for WHO Director General Dr David Nabarro draws on over 40 years of experience and expertise to explain the importance of coordinated and quick responses by the WHO in humanitarian crises and emergencies. He discusses how communities, especially children are impacted by food shortages, and what’s needed to provide a concerted global response to crises. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306348734 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:54:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/escape-from-fgm 00:06:39 DFID no 16-year-old twins Hope and Leah escaped FGM with minutes to spare. Listen to them tell their story and find out why they want to fight for girls' rights. Background: UK Aid works through partners to support a collective abandonment of the FGM, encouraging whole communities to say no to FGM together. We are backing the Africa-led movement to end FGM, working in 17 countries from Kenya to Ethiopia, Somalia to Uganda. Our support to The Girl Generation allows them to work with grassroots organisations like the one looking after Hope and Leah to help them effectively campaign for an end to FGM within their own communities. 16-year-old twins Hope and Leah escaped FGM with … 16-year-old twins Hope and Leah escaped FGM with minutes to spare. Listen to them tell their story and find out why they want to fight for girls' rights. Background: UK Aid works through partners to support a collective abandonment of the FGM, encouraging whole communities to say no to FGM together. We are backing the Africa-led movement to end FGM, working in 17 countries from Kenya to Ethiopia, Somalia to Uganda. Our support to The Girl Generation allows them to work with grassroots organisations like the one looking after Hope and Leah to help them effectively campaign for an end to FGM within their own communities. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305388359 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:33:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/dfid/stefan-dercon-dfids-chief-economist-introduces-dfids-first-economic-development-strategy 00:08:24 DFID no Stefan Dercon DFID's Chief Economist introduces DFID's first Economic Development Strategy. DFID’s Economic Development Strategy sets out how Britain will establish new trade, investment and economic links and end global poverty. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfids-economic-development-strategy-2017 Stefan Dercon DFID's Chief Economist introduces D… Stefan Dercon DFID's Chief Economist introduces DFID's first Economic Development Strategy. DFID’s Economic Development Strategy sets out how Britain will establish new trade, investment and economic links and end global poverty. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfids-economic-development-strategy-2017