This podcast series is a celebration of unity, empathy, and the power of diverse voices coming together.
Through candid conversations, inspiring stories, and meaningful discussions, Voices of Solidarity aims to amplify the voices of those who strive for positive change in our communities and beyond.
Join us as we explore meaningful topics, share impactful narratives, and foster connections that inspire action and understanding.
The podcast series is available on SoundCloud and Spotify.
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In this episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, our advocacy officer Dean Dettloff discusses the global Jubilee 2025 Turn Debt into Hope campaign with Alfonso Apicella, the global campaigns manager at Caritas Internationalis.
From the burden of unjust financial systems to the call for global solidarity, this conversation sheds light on the urgency of debt cancellation and restructuring.
Learn how you can be part of this movement and help transform debt into a future of justice and hope.
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In this episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, Minaz Kerawala, our communications and public relations officer, shares insights from his recent trip to Bethlehem.
Our colleague speaks of his spiritual experiences in Bethlehem, the heartbreaking situation in the West Bank and the heroic work of our partners in the Holy Land.
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In this episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, entitled The Fight for Survival in Sudan, Dominique Godbout, our humanitarian programs officer, explains the scale of the humanitarian crisis currently affecting the country.
Our guest shares insights into the harsh realities that the Sudanese people face and the urgent relief efforts that are underway.
Learn how our partners are supporting vulnerable communities in Sudan and how you can make a difference.
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The latest episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, Lebanon in crisis: standing together in the face of war, is a conversation with Foundation Adyan’s head of community engagement, Adriana Bou Diwan. Foundation Adyan is one of our Lebanease partners.
Joined by our guest, we explore the resilience of local communities, the urgent need for international solidarity, and how organizations like Development and Peace – Caritas Canada can best support relief efforts.
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The latest episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, Supporting the Rohingya: a conversation with Caritas Bangladesh, is a conversation with Caritas Bangladesh’s executive director, Sebastian Rozario.
Nearly a million Rohingya refugees live in Bangladesh―most in the world’s largest refugee camp cluster in Cox’s Bazar, and some on Bhasan Char Island. They are completely dependent on international aid for survival. Ever since they arrived, Caritas Bangladesh, with Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada’s support, has been providing them shelter, sanitation and hygiene services; food; healthcare; cash assistance; work opportunities; and education and protection services.
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This episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, Empowering Youth through D&P Schools, is a conversation with our Youth Programs Officer -18 y/o, Emily Bowman-Lukasik and four inspiring students.
Dive into our latest podcast episode as we spotlight our innovative D&P Schools program, which fosters a sense of social justice and global solidarity among students. Don’t miss this enriching conversation about the transformative role of education in building a better world.
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This episode of our Voices of Solidarity podcast, Haiti: solidarity in the midst of chaos, is a conversation with our Program officer for Haiti, Honduras and Peru, Mary Durran.
Mary explains the rationale for Developmental and Peace ― Caritas Canada’s decades-long engagement with Haiti. She also analyzes conditions in the country, where gang violence and political instability have displaced thousands of people, paralyzed the economy and exacerbated poverty and hunger.
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Six months after the deadly conflict in Gaza began in October 2023, our Executive Director Carl Hétu analyzes the situation in a candid conversation with Dean Dettloff, Research and Advocacy Officer.
Carl has extensive experience in the region, having visited it several times in the course of his work for various organizations. In this episode, he shares his in-depth knowledge of the longstanding conflict in the Holy Land.
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Our colleagues Sarah Kabrit, Social Media Officer, and Luke Stocking, Director of Public engagement, present our new Share Lent campaign, Reaping our Rights.
They address the different challenges and aspirations of peasant and rural communities in Bolivia, Indonesia and Nigeria.
You’ll also learn more about what Canadians can do to support farmers in developing countries.
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