The HTLL Podcast Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
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The ADRA Health Technical Learning Lab exists to facilitate and share technical learning about health, nutrition and water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) across the entire ADRA Network. In each episode, we will talk to experts in health, nutrition and WASH to find out how they are approaching challenges in the international development and humanitarian sector. We are interested in learning about the innovations and solutions that are making a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. Podcast Co-Hosts: Emily Hirata, Technical Advisor for Health and Nutrition at ADRA International & Tinotenda Muvuti, Technical Advisor for WASH at ADRA International.
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Menstrual Hygiene Management
In this episode, we explore the crucial role of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in humanitarian settings with our guest, Fadzai Munodawafa, WASH Projects Coordinator at ADRA Zimbabwe. Fadzai sheds light on integrating MHM principles into WASH initiatives, addressing cultural taboos, and fostering collaboration to empower communities. Join us as we uncover the impact of prioritising menstrual health on communities affected by crises.
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Nutrition in Conflict Zones
This is the second episode in The HTLL Podcast's three-part series on Health, Nutrition, and WASH in Conflict Zones. In this episode, we’re joined by Natsayi Nembaware, ADRA International’s Sr. Technical Advisor for Nutrition, for a discussion focused on nutrition in conflict zones.
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WASH in Conflict Zones
It’s a sobering fact: In several conflict zones, more deaths are attributed to illnesses resulting from poor health, nutrition, and access to WASH than just the bullets of war. In this episode, we discuss the challenges, opportunities, and realities of implementing WASH humanitarian interventions within the context of conflicts. Our guest is Mona Mohammed, ADRA International’s former WASH Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Psychosocial Support Technologies
In this episode, we learn about an exciting technology for psychosocial support (PSS) from Eric Leichner, Regional Emergency Manager for the South America Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church based in Brazil.
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One Health Explorations
We've gathered a diverse group of ADRA colleagues (Shilpi from ADRA India; Davidson from ADRA International; Anna from ADRA Germany; and Melissa from ADRA International/Loma Linda) to discuss One Health and its growing relevance for the humanitarian sector.
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
ADRA Carbon Neutral Strategy webinar: on YouTube here
ADRA One Health 101 webinar: on YouTube here
COVID-19, One Health, & ADRA webinar: on YouTube here
Doughnut Economics book: on Amazon here
Drawdown book: on Amazon here -
Global Disparities in Vaccine Access
In light of the current efforts for global COVID-19 vaccination rollout, we discuss global disparities in vaccine access with Dr. Peter Landless, a long-time physician and Director of Health Ministries at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.