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Uplifting stories about humanity.

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United Kingdom

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Uplifting stories about humanity.

Language:

English


Episodes

What is Freedom? Reflecting on the brilliant book, Freedom, by Sebastian Junger

11/22/2023
Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, author and filmmaker who has reported in-the-field on dirty, dangerous and demanding occupations and the experience of infantry combat. This 2021 travel memoir is an extended meditation on "what it means to be free." In the book, which recounts the experiences of two Afghanistan combat vets, a photojournalist and war reporter, and a black dog named Daisy walking 400 miles along railway lines in south-central Pennsylvania, Junger argues that modern civilization has not made people feel safer or contented in their lives, and the weakening of interpersonal bonds has contributed to a rise of anxiety, depression, and suicide, especially among the wealthiest societies. The main theme from Junger's earlier books, "extolling the superiority, both moral and psychological, of life in small nomadic groups (or small embattled platoons) over modernity under capitalism – appears repeatedly." (source wikipedia). We hope the epsiode encourages you to buy the book and to learn more about about Sebastian Junger's work at his website: http://www.sebastianjunger.com/ To learn more about The Shining Light Project, please visit our website: https://www.theshininglightproject.org/ If you enjoyed the episode, it would mean a lot to give us a positive review and to share the episode. Photo credit: https://www.csmonitor.com/Books/2021/0601/Sebastian-Junger-When-freedom-collides-with-collective-good

Duration:00:29:53

What is Freedom? Reflecting on the brilliant book, Freedom, by Sebastian Junger

11/21/2023
In this epsiode we reflect on the brilliant book, Freedom, by Sebastian Junger. Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, author and filmmaker who has reported in-the-field on dirty, dangerous and demanding occupations and the experience of infantry combat. This 2021 travel memoir is an extended meditation on "what it means to be free." In the book, which recounts the experiences of two Afghanistan combat vets, a photojournalist and war reporter, and a black dog named Daisy walking 400 miles along railway lines in south-central Pennsylvania, Junger argues that modern civilization has not made people feel safer or contented in their lives, and the weakening of interpersonal bonds has contributed to a rise of anxiety, depression, and suicide, especially among the wealthiest societies. The main theme from Junger's earlier books, "extolling the superiority, both moral and psychological, of life in small nomadic groups (or small embattled platoons) over modernity under capitalism – appears repeatedly." (source wikipedia). We hope the epsiode encourages you to buy the book and to learn more about about Sebastian Junger's work at his website: http://www.sebastianjunger.com/ To learn more about The Shining Light Project, please visit our website: https://www.theshininglightproject.org/ If you enjoyed the episode, it would mean a lot to give us a positive review and to share the episode. Photo credit: https://www.csmonitor.com/Books/2021/0601/Sebastian-Junger-When-freedom-collides-with-collective-good

Duration:00:29:53

Taking hope to humanitarian crises - An interview with Charles Storer MBE of Hope & Aid Direct

11/21/2023
Since 1998, Charles Storer MBE has spearheaded the remarkable charity, Hope & Aid Direct, who take humanitarian aid to innocent people suffering the impacts of war. Hope & Aid Direct are a 100% volunteer run organisation who work at the coal face. In this fascinating interview we cover the role of volunteers, the power of purpose, the complexity of geopolitics, and how humans can do incredible things against all of the odds. Chas is truly one of the most humble, kind, and inspiring leaders you will ever meet, and we hope it inspires you to learn more about the work of Hope & Aid Direct at their website: https://www.hopeandaiddirect.org.uk To learn more about The Shining Light Project please visit our website https://www.theshininglightproject.org

Duration:01:37:07

Taking Hope & Aid to a Crisis: An Interview with Charles Storer MBE of Hope & Aid Direct

11/14/2023
In 1998, Charles Storer MBE began working with an inspiring group of people to take aid to the innocent people who had been tragically displaced as a result of the war in Kosovo. Chas, as he's known to his friends, has been spearheading the incredible charity, Hope & Aid Direct, ever since. Almost 25 years on and more than a thousand truckloads of aid later, Chas continues to give hope and aid to people in their greatest need. Chas is truly one of the most humble, kind and sincere people you can ever meet. I encourage you to look further at their work and impact at www.hopeandaiddirect.org.uk You can learn more about our work at www.theshininglightproject.org Thanks for listening.

Duration:01:39:17

The Case for Supporting Grassroot Charities (in Ukraine, Yemen, Syria and Beyond)

3/8/2022
In this episode I present a case for donating your hard earned money to trailblazing grassroot projects. I'm not presenting a case against big NGOs, rather, I am advocating for the support of innovative non-profits that have the agility to deliver the most effective solutions during a time of crisis and beyond. Right now, the people of the Ukraine, Yemen, Syria, and sadly so many more, need our support. At the end of the episode I share four grassroot projects currently working across...

Duration:00:30:19

#2.The Case for Supporting Grassroot Charities (in Ukraine and Beyond)

3/7/2022
In this episode, I make the case for supporting grassroot charities in both the response to the humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine and beyond. Drawing on lessons from frontline work in Europe's refugee crisis and further sustainable development work, I present reasons why grassroot projects are so effective at building and delivering emphatic solutions even when faced with limited resources. You can also support the following grassroot charities that are doing phenomenal work in face of this...

Duration:00:26:36

Charles Storer MBE: Taking Humanitarian Aid to the Balkans War & Europe’s Refugee Crisis with Hope & Aid Direct

4/11/2020
Charles Storer was part of creating Hope and Aid Direct in response to the devastating effects of the late 90s Balkans war. Since 1998, they have been taking humanitarian aid to innocent, displaced people in war-torn countries. More than twenty years on, Chas and his amazing wife Bev continue to take convoys of humanitarian aid with a team of loyal volunteers. To date Hope & Aid Direct have distributed 2,081 tonnes of aid delivered to more than 200,000 beneficiaries, with 90% of that aid...

Duration:21:38:19