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 • 53 episodes
Optimistic Voices
Latest Episodes
Rising Tides: How Family Care Is Replacing Institutions
Child welfare is undergoing a profound transformation worldwide as organizations shift away from institutional orphanages toward family-based care models. But what does this transition actually look like on the ground? How can we redirect well-...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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54:13
From Village to Nursing: Monjama's Journey of Resilience
Discover the remarkable journey of Monjama, a young woman from rural Sierra Leone whose life trajectory shifted dramatically through education, family reconnection, and dedicated support. Left fatherless in a remote village without schools or h...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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30:59
The Hidden Problems with Child Sponsorship Programs: A $3.29 Billion Industry Under Scrutiny
Child sponsorship seems like the perfect way to help vulnerable children abroad – for just $30 a month, you get photos, letters, and the satisfaction of changing a child's life. But what if this model is causing unexpected problems?In t...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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39:36
Twice Orphaned: The MaMaw's House Story - Why Sponsorship Doesn't Save the Care Leaver.
When Jen Conrad first sponsored a child in Sierra Leone, she never imagined it would lead to adoption proceedings, heartbreaking visa denials, and eventually creating a groundbreaking program that's changing lives across the country. Her story ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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43:02
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