Best Cfab Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 29: Children on the Move: advocating for unaccompanied minors. Featuring Flüchtlingsrat Niedersachsen (Germany) 16:43

26d ago16:43

16:43

This is the third of three podcasts focusing on approaches to support the integration of Children on the Move from the Middle East and other countries to Europe. Since 2020 Family for Every Child member organizations in Italy, Greece, Germany, UK and Lebanon have been working together to develop, share and implement practices. This process of colla…

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Episode 28: Children on the Move: supporting the integration of unaccompanied minors. Featuring Programma Integra (Italy) 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

This is the second of three podcasts focusing on approaches to support the integration of Children on the Move from the Middle East and other countries to Europe. Since 2020 Family for Every Child member organizations in Italy, Greece, Germany, UK and Lebanon have been working together to develop, share and implement practices. This process of coll…

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Episode 27: Children on the Move: a holistic approach to supporting integration. Featuring CFAB (UK) 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

This is the first of three podcasts focusing on approaches to support the integration of Children on the Move from the Middle East and other countries to Europe. Since 2020 Family for Every Child member organizations in Italy, Greece, Germany, UK and Lebanon have been working together to develop, share and implement practices. This process of colla…

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Episode 26: Decolonising Funding, featuring Pendekezo Letu (Kenya) and Undugu Society (Kenya) 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

In this podcast Amanda is joined by leaders of two Family for Every Child member organisations based in Nairobi, Kenya. Okari Magati is the Executive Director of Pendekezo Letu and Eric Mukoya is Executive Director of Undugu Society of Kenya. At Family we know that local CSOs are best placed to deliver change that reflects the cultural, social, eco…

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Episode 25: Engaging Vulnerable Youth in Advocacy, featuring Pillars Ka Pou (New Zealand) 40:13

5M ago40:13

40:13

In this episode Amanda is joined by three representatives of Pillars Ka Pou, a New Zealand based charity which exists to support the children and families of people in prison or serving a community sentence. We hear about the work of the Youth Advisory Panel, which launched in 2022 to directly engage young people with lived experience and amplify t…

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Episode 24: Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Children, Families and Communities - Approaches from Three Continents 1:14:43

1+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

In this episode Amanda is joined by representatives of three member organisations who are working to support children's mental health and wellbeing across three continents. Omattie Madray, Managing Director of ChildLinK, in Guyana, Chaste Uwihoreye, Country Director at Uyisenga Ni Imanzi in Rwanda and Rita Panicker, Director of Butterflies, in Indi…

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Episode 23: Supporting LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth, featuring the Ali Forney Centre, USA 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

In this month’s podcast Amanda is joined by two representatives of the Ali Forney Center in New York. Nadia Swanson is Director of Technical Assistance and Advocacy and Maddox Guerilla is Technical Assistance Consultant, and former graduate of the Center. The Ali Forney Center (AFC) was established in 2002 in memory of Ali, a gender non-conforming …

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Episode 22: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the USA, featuring Amara 46:08

2y ago46:08

46:08

In this podcast Amanda Griffith, CEO at Family for Every Child, is joined by Nicole Mazen, Chief Program and Policy Officer at Amara. Amara is an organisation that supports children and families who are impacted by foster care or adoption in the greater Seattle area in the United States of America. Amara's focus is on meeting the needs of those who…

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Episode 21: Improving Juvenile Justice in the USA, featuring Legal Services for Children (LSC) 44:11

2y ago44:11

44:11

This podcast episode explores the context of the juvenile justice system in the United States of America. The USA has the highest youth incarceration rate in the industrialised world. However, in the past two decades there has been a significant drop in juvenile arrest and incarceration rates, which has seeded many changes in law and policy. Family…

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Episode 20: O valor do intercâmbio de práticas entre OSCs locais com a ABTH, Brasil 34:08

2+ y ago34:08

34:08

O podcast de hoje explora o papel do intercâmbio de práticas entre organizações locais da sociedade civil em diferentes partes do mundo. O episódio é apresentado por Monica Alkmim, a Coordenadora Executiva da Organização dos Direitos Humanos, Projeto Legal, no Brasil. O Projeto Legal é um dos membros fundadores da aliança Family for Every Child. A …

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Episode 19: Amplifying the voices of care-experienced children and young people in New Zealand, featuring VOYCE-Whakarongo Mai 28:36

2+ y ago28:36

28:36

This podcast episode explores the context for children and young people with care experience in New Zealand. Family for Every Child, CEO, Amanda Griffith, is joined by Tracie Shipton and Tupua Urlich from VOYCE-Whakarongo Mai, a new member organisation of the Family for Every Child alliance. VOYCE-Whakarongo Mai was co-designed by children with car…

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Episode 18: Apoyo a la salud mental en situaciones de emergencias (conflicto en ucrania 2022) con Taller de Vida en Colombia 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

42:49

El podcast de hoy es el segundo episodio relacionado con el tema de la prestación de apoyo en situaciones de emergencia. A la luz del actual conflicto en Ucrania, los miembros de Family for Every Child están compartiendo sus experiencias de apoyo a niños y familias vulnerables en situaciones de emergencia, con la esperanza de que sean un recurso út…

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Episode 17: Supporting children and families in emergency situations (Ukraine conflict 2022) featuring METAdrasi in Greece 57:43

3y ago57:43

57:43

Today’s podcast is the first episode related to the topic of providing support in emergencies. In light of the current conflict in Ukraine, Family for Every Child members are sharing their experiences of supporting vulnerable children and families in emergency situations in the hope that they will be a useful resource for those practitioners direct…

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Episodio 16: Cuidado de Cuidadoras, proyecto de ENFOQUE Niñez de Paraguay 35:07

3+ y ago35:07

35:07

El podcast de hoy es sobre un tema del que no se habla mucho, que es el Cuidado de las Cuidadoras. Se ha conversado mucho sobre la salud mental de las niñas, niños y adolescentes durante la pandemia, pero ENFOQUE Niñez de Paraguay ha ido un paso más allá y ha realizado un proyecto con las cuidadoras de instituciones de abrigo. Para conocer más sobr…

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Episode 15: Parent-led advocacy featuring ChildLinK in Guyana and Community Based Rehabilitation Jamaica 35:07

3+ y ago35:07

35:07

Family for Every Child influences national, regional and global decision-makers to implement positive change to child welfare policies and services, with a specific focus on children being cared for in a safe family environment. This is possible, in part, through advocacy efforts led by Family members. In this podcast, Family for Every Child's CEO,…

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Episode 14: Understanding Family for Every Child’s 2021-2025 Strategy. Featured members are Ron Gutierrez, Clinical Director of Legal Services for Children and Suzanne Clulow, Child Advocacy Programme ... 21:48

3+ y ago21:48

21:48

Would you like to learn more about Family's 2021-2025 Strategy? In our latest podcast, Suzanne Clulow from CINDI moderates a conversation between Ron Gutierrez from LSC and Family for Every Child's CEO, Amanda Griffith. They discuss the main considerations when developing this new strategy, how being part of a network like Family for Every Child ca…

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Episode 13: Democratic values and child participation as a core philosophy featuring Butterflies in India 38:29

4y ago38:29

38:29

This podcast is the second episode on the topic of International Approaches to Child Participation. Children’s right to participation is protected in the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that children have the right to freely express their views on all matters and decisions that affect them, and to have those view…

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Episode 12: "Listening to understand" - Establishing children's committees with Praajak in India 51:49

4y ago51:49

51:49

Today’s podcast is the first episode on the topic of International Approaches to Child Participation. Children’s right to participation is protected in the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that children have the right to freely express their views on all matters and decisions that affect them, and to have those vi…

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Episode 11: Prevention of Domestic Violence affecting Children during COVID-19 Featuring the Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD), Sri Lanka 55:40

4y ago55:40

55:40

Today’s podcast is our second on the topic of domestic violence, and its impact on children, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our focus today is on Sri Lanka, in South Asia. Champa Gunasekera and Samitha Sugathimala from the Foundation for Innovative Social Development (or FISD), in Sri Lanka speak to us about how FISD has been tackling…

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Episode 10: Kinship care in New Zealand featuring Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 50:38

4y ago50:38

50:38

In this podcast Amanda Griffith, CEO of Family for Every Child speaks to Kate Bundle, Chief Executive of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, based in Auckland, New Zealand. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG), was established in 2001, and grew out of a grass roots movement of support groups responding to the difficulties facing kin carers. GRG…

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Episode 9: Domestic violence and its impact on children during COVID-19 featuring CSID, Bangladesh 26:52

4y ago26:52

26:52

Family for Every Child is a growing network of currently 41 local civil society organisations working on the ground in 37 countries, and these organisations have a wealth of knowledge and experience from years of working with children and communities to develop solutions to improve children’s care. Today’s podcast focuses upon the topic of domestic…

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Episode 8: Supporting Orphaned and Vulnerable Children through Kinship Care in Zimbabwe 34:37

4y ago34:37

34:37

Family for Every Child is a growing network of currently 41 local civil society organisations working on the ground in 37 countries, and these organisations have a wealth of knowledge and experience from years of working with children and communities to develop solutions to improve children’s care. Today’s podcast focuses upon a topic which is a hi…

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Elaine Magee, Wellness Corporate Dietitian at Albertsons Companies on California Figs 27:24

4y ago27:24

27:24

This episode features a lively conversation with Elaine Magee, Wellness Corporate Dietitian at Albertsons Companies. Elaine recently discovered her love for California Figs and shares how she and her shoppers enjoy them best. Follow Elaine on Instagram @therecipedoctor for more.By Joel Hastings & Elaine Magee

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The Power of Civil Society Series Episode 3 - Advocacy 23:11

4y ago23:11

23:11

Join Amanda Griffith, CEO of Family for Every Child in conversation with Zeny Rosales from the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (known as CPTCSA) in the Philippines. CPTCSA provides therapeutic support to young perpetrators and survivors of child sexual abuse, and trains parents and foster carers of children who have be…

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The Power of Civil Society Series Episode 1 - Practice Exchange 37:53

4y ago37:53

37:53

Join Amanda Griffith, CEO of Family for Every Child in conversation with Rita Panicker, CEO of Butterflies in India, and Isabel Crowley, Director of JUCONI in Mexico. Butterflies works to protect and empower street and working children in New Delhi. And in Puebla, Mexico, JUCONI works to prevent and heal the consequences of domestic violence affect…

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The Power of Civil Society Series Episode 2 - The Strength of Research 31:58

4y ago31:58

31:58

Join Amanda Griffith, CEO of Family for Every Child in conversation with Suzanne Clulow from the Children in Distress Network (known as CINDI), in South Africa. CINDI is a diverse network of over 250 South African civil society organisations championing the rights of vulnerable children and their families. Suzanne and Amanda discuss a joint researc…

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Episode 7: Arte como terapia y la reintegración de los niños en el conflicto armado en Colombia, con Taller de Vida 27:32

4+ y ago27:32

27:32

Bienvenidos y bienvenidas al pódcast de Conversaciones sobre el Cuidado de Family for Every Child. En esta ocasión tenemos como anfitrión a Ivan Zamora, director ejecutivo de la ONG Paicabi, en Chile. Paicabi es miembro de la Alianza de Family for Every Child desde el 2016. Este pódcast es un espacio en donde los especialistas pueden compartir con …

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Paul and Kathy Mesple of Henry Mesple Farms talk about their fig orchards in California's Central Valley and why California figs continue to grow in popularity. 24:07

4+ y ago24:07

24:07

Paul and Kathy Mesple of Henry Mesple Farms know and love California Figs. Paul's grandfather planted fig trees for shade many years ago and today their fig orchards are flourishing in California's Central Valley. Tune in to hear why Paul thinks figs continue to grow in popularity and Kathy's tales of running the family fruit stand. You'll hear pas…

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Episode 6: Reintegration of street-connected children in Rwanda, with Uyisenga Ni Imanzi 55:25

4+ y ago55:25

55:25

This is Family for Every Child’s Conversations on Care podcast hosted by Amanda Griffith, CEO at Family for Every Child. This podcast is a space where we can talk directly to practitioners about how they are providing care to vulnerable children and families around the world. At Family for Every Child we are a growing network of currently 42 local …

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Episode 5: Learning about integration of unaccompanied minors in Greece, with METAdrasi 37:48

4+ y ago37:48

37:48

Welcome to Family for Every Child’s Conversations on Care podcast hosted by Amanda Griffith, CEO at Family for Every Child. This podcast is a space where we can talk directly to practitioners about how they are providing care to vulnerable children and families around the world. At Family for Every Child we are a growing network of currently 42 loc…

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Kevin and Diane Herman offer much insight and experience in farming and farm management. 30:38

4+ y ago30:38

30:38

Madera, California-based owners Kevin and Diane Herman grow fresh and dried figs. This husband and wife team grow more figs than anyone else in California. They are industry leaders who work with suppliers, processors, researchers, government officials and of course consumers themselves. In this episode, Kevin and Diane offer much insight and exper…

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Award-winning nutritionist and author Michelle Dudash, talks about the nutritional benefits of California Fresh and Dried Figs 18:14

4+ y ago18:14

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Award-winning nutritionist and Cordon Bleu-certified chef Michelle Dudash, is the guest. A cookbook author too, she shares some of her favorite, mouth-watering California Fig recipes. She talks about the nutritional benefits of California Fresh and Dried Figs and how versatile they are in meals for busy families. Her expertise and enthusiasm make t…

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Episode 4: Adaptando la prestación de servicios para los más vulnerables en tiempo de COVID con CONACMI / Adapting service provision for the most vulnerable in times of COVID-19 with CONACMI 39:15

4+ y ago39:15

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Este podcast es un espacio donde hablamos directamente con los profesionales sobre cómo brindan atención a los niños y familias vulnerables de todo el mundo. En Family for Every Child somos una red de 40 organizaciones locales de la sociedad civil que trabajan sobre el terreno en 36 países, y estas organizaciones tienen un gran conocimiento y exper…

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Award-winning chef Robert Del Grande believes California Figs make it easy to be a better cook. 15:26

5y ago15:26

15:26

A California native, James Beard award-winning chef Robert Del Grande believes California Figs make it easy to be a better cook. He adds figs to almost any dish and can describe the unique flavors of California Figs like no other. In this episode, Chef Del Grande provides flavor descriptions and cooking tips. You’ll leave inspired and motivated to …

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Episode 3: Caring for children in residential care during COVID-19 featuring Mulberry Bush in the UK 39:42

5y ago39:42

39:42

This podcast is a space where we talk directly to practitioners about how they are providing care to vulnerable children and families around the world. At Family for Every Child we are a network of 40 local civil society organisations working on the ground in 36 countries, and these organisations have a wealth of knowledge and experience from years…

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Episode 2: The impact of COVID-19 on South Africa featuring the Children in Distress Network (CINDI) 25:30

5y ago25:30

25:30

Children in Distress Network (CINDI) champions the rights of vulnerable children and their families in South Africa by bringing together a strong, diverse network of local organisations to implement a wide range of programmes. CINDI also works specifically with children affected by HIV/AIDS in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. In this podcast Rekha Na…

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Kris Caputo, Marketing Director of the California Fig Advisory Board, talks about the fig flavor experience and its numerous uses, the export market, and ways to enjoy this unique fruit. 19:45

5y ago19:45

19:45

Kris Caputo tells host Joel Hastings about the fig flavor experience and its numerous uses and ways to enjoy this unique fruit. She also discusses the demand for figs worldwide, the products’ export markets, and overall amazing demand for California Figs. Kris spotlights the recently released California Figs Cookbook and finishes with a couple of h…

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Karla Stockli, CEO of the California Fig Advisory Board, explains the industry, market, and why the fig is gaining in popularity. 21:50

5y ago21:50

21:50

In this episode, Karla Stockli describes the California Fig Advisory Board (CFAB), new technology and innovation in the industry, fig traceability, and the many new products emerging with figs. She also discusses the varieties of figs and their unique flavors. Karla talks about how figs provide solutions in new product development and trades favori…

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Episode 1: Care during COVID-19: learning from Family for Every Child Members’ crisis response 1:17:36

5y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

In Episode 1 our CEO Amanda Griffith leads a discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted our members, Family for Every Child's response to the current situation and technical guidance developed by UNICEF, The Better Care Network and The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings. We also hear from four of our Members from the UK, Bangladesh…

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