Optimistic Voices
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 41 episodes
Optimistic Voices
Latest Episodes
Volunteering Beyond Borders: The Reality and Impact of Peace Corps Service in Sierra Leone
Ever 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 Bansara, a current volunteer, and Michael Lee, a returned volunteer and president of F...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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41:05
"I Grew up in an Orphanage in Africa" - From Orphanage to Adulthood: Resilience and Adaptation in Sierra Leone's Care Leavers
What 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 Ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:10:46
Why Your Church Should Engage with NGOs; Longtime Pastors Provide Perspective on Uniting Communities with Love and Service
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:04:17
A Voices from the Global South Episode. Why the Move from Orphanages to Family Homes is an African Ideal: Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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55:36
Leaving Sponsorship Behind - Pitfalls and Benefits.
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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:53
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