Be the Change: Taking the Lead in Child Welfare in the Global South
Send us Fan Mail Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the profound shift from orphanage care to family-based support in Sierra Leone and beyond. Featuring insights from George Kulanda, th...
4 Nov 20241h 23min
Volunteering Beyond Borders: The Reality and Impact of Peace Corps Service in Sierra Leone
Send us Fan Mail 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-Bonsrah, a current volunt...
7 Okt 202441min
"I Grew up in an Orphanage in Africa" - From Orphanage to Adulthood: Resilience and Adaptation in Sierra Leone's Care Leavers
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
5 Sep 20241h 11min
Engage Your Church with NGOs; Pastors Provide Perspective on Uniting Communities
Send us Fan Mail 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...
5 Aug 20241h 4min
A Return to African Ideals: Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone
Send us Fan Mail 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 fami...
7 Jul 20241h
Leaving Sponsorship Behind - Pitfalls and Benefits.
Send us Fan Mail 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 philanthrop...
5 Jun 202447min
Redefining Aid: The Journey from Child Sponsorship to Community Empowerment
Send us Fan Mail Part One: Discover the transformative power of reimagined humanitarian aid in our latest episode of Optimistic Voices. Join me, Dr. Melody Curtis, along with experts Dr. Laura Horvat...
5 Mai 202447min
The Compelling Power of Altruism: Joy and Anger in the Face of Injustice.
Send us Fan Mail When Barbara Sprout accompanied her daughter Kim to Sierra Leone on a mission trip with their church, little did she know it would mark the beginning of an incredible journey, not ju...
5 Apr 202425min
