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‘A month of giving’ during ‘unprecedented suffering’: IFRC’s director for the Middle East and North Africa reflects on Ramadan and acts of kindness amidst conflict and tragedy	Red Vest	31:03
Big challenges, uncertain times. A talk with Loyce Pace, IFRC’s new regional director for the Americas	Red Vest	32:34
‘I know what it takes to experience that level of vulnerability’ – IFRC’s new regional director for Africa talks about the challenges ahead	Red Vest	35:39
Unpacking trust – that invisible yet critical element – with Jessie Thomson, IFRC’s head of delegation in Türkiye	Red Vest	41:02
Speaking up for people in crisis: Unpacking ‘humanitarian diplomacy’ with IFRC’s Dylan Winder	Red Vest	25:48
The meaning of water: For Guillermo Sanchez, giving water is not just about saving lives. It’s about helping people reclaim their inherent dignity	Red Vest	28:30
Whether telling a story with photos or riding his bicycle across a continent, Brad Zerivitz says connecting with people is what it’s all about.	Red Vest	28:39
‘Climate-preneurship’: One young Ghanian’s response to the worsening impacts of climate change	Red Vest	23:39
International law expert Vasilka Sancin says humanity must seize a critical chance to get ahead of advancing technology	Red Vest	26:52
A pioneer for women in humanitarian leadership talks about gender equity in the ‘peculiar profession’ of humanitarian relief work	Red Vest	37:16
New IFRC Youth Commission leader: Young volunteers want real influence, not ‘box-checking’ exercises	Red Vest	27:50
Climate change, economic uncertaintly and the future of volunteering: IFRC youth leader takes on the hot issues impacting young people	Red Vest	30:12
‘The worst year for humanitarians’: IFRC Secretary General at UN General Assembly presses for urgent action to protect humanitarian workers	Red Vest	27:20
The ‘toxic’ hero narrative: Red Cross youth leader says calling volunteers ‘heroes’ all the time can actually put them at great risk	Red Vest	23:57
Award-winning photojournalist talks about walking with migrants through Central America’s perilous Darién Gap	Red Vest	50:52
Saving lives and saving the planet — all part of daily business for the Costa Rican Red Cross	Red Vest	34:08
Why the Ukraine conflict should change the way we respond to large-scale crises. A talk with IFRC’s former Ukraine operations manager Violaine des Rosiers	Red Vest	59:28
Born in a refugee camp in Gaza, Mohammed Alburai became a double refugee when he sought safety for his family in Slovenia. Now he helps other refugees as a cultural mediator for the Slovenian Red Cros	Red Vest	51:46
From dentist to humanitarian leader, Dr. Asha Mohammed’s passion and leadership now focused on Africa’s biggest challenges	Red Vest	45:11
With climate change posing an existential threat to many cultures and communities, it’s time to take the mental health fallout a lot more seriously	Red Vest	49:29
Part 2 of our interview with the first person to visit every country in the world without flying. The humanity of volunteers helped keep me going.	Red Vest	35:46
He went to every country in the world without flying. His key takeaway: forget the headlines, people are good.	Red Vest	35:00
‘Regardless of culture, country, creed, language or religion’ — The first woman president of the Turkish Red Crescent Society talks about the big humanitarian challenges ahead and how to ensure all pe	Red Vest	44:14
Local communities and youth must drive the global climate change agenda says IFRC climate champion	Red Vest	34:17
Humanitarian leaders talk about how far we’ve come in gender equity and the gaps that remain	Red Vest	34:08
Two years into the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, ‘we have helped 18 million people’ thanks to our neutrality - Episode 2, Season 2 / People in the Red Vest	Red Vest	37:06
‘I wasn't surprised, but I was still shocked’: IFRC’s new president takes on today’s toughest humanitarian challenges - People in the Red Vest / Episode 1, Season 2	Red Vest	45:22
Flipping a common humanitarian narrative about a vast, diverse and dynamic region – People in the Red Vest / Episode 8	Red Vest	47:59
A near-death experience on a motorcycle steered Xaveir Castellanos to a life helping others – People in the Red Vest / Episode 7	Red Vest	47:42
Rescued from armed conflict as a child, Hossam Elsharkawi has devoted his life to helping others – People in the Red Vest / Episode 6	Red Vest	42:11
Breaking the mold on how to finance recovery and rebuilding after crisis - People in the Red Vest / Episode 5	Red Vest	33:31
Helping fellow refugees cope with the stress of conflict, migration and starting over - People in the Red Vest / Episode 4	Red Vest	33:34
Bringing hope to the people of Afghanistan - People in the Red Vest / Episode 3	Red Vest	40:51
Planting hope amid the hunger - People in the Red Vest / Episode 2	Red Vest	41:06
From volunteer to humanitarian leader - People in the Red Vest / Episode 1	Red Vest	52:46
Red Vest - People and stories that inform and inspire	Red Vest	00:48

‘A month of giving’ during ‘unprecedented suffering’: IFRC’s director for the Middle East and North Africa reflects on Ramadan and acts of kindness amidst conflict and tragedy

Red Vest

31:03

Big challenges, uncertain times. A talk with Loyce Pace, IFRC’s new regional director for the Americas

Red Vest

32:34

‘I know what it takes to experience that level of vulnerability’ – IFRC’s new regional director for Africa talks about the challenges ahead

Red Vest

35:39

Unpacking trust – that invisible yet critical element – with Jessie Thomson, IFRC’s head of delegation in Türkiye

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41:02