The HTLL Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In today’s episode, we have a very special guest who has been involved in ADRA’s health initiatives for several decades. Sharon has served in various roles, including Project Director in Indonesia, Technical Advisor in Haiti, Sudan, and Tanzania, and most recently as Sr. Technical Advisor for Health at ADRA International. Sharon holds a Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University and has clearly dedicated her long career to advancing global health. In this episode, Sharon will be reflecting on her rich career, sharing personal stories, experiences, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

In this episode, we are joined by Andre Alencar, Coordinator of Social Projects and Emergencies with ADRA Brazil. Andre has been at the forefront of responding to the needs of Venezuelan migrants crossing into Brazil on foot. He shares firsthand insights into the health, nutrition, and WASH challenges faced by these vulnerable populations and how ADRA Brazil is working to provide critical support. Join us for an engaging conversation on humanitarian response and the realities of assisting displaced communities.

Join us as we discuss Ebola response together with colleagues who have experience addressing the disease during the DRC outbreaks and the West Africa Ebola crisis. Our guests are Dr. Etienne Longe and Dr. Yav Gushimana from ADRA DRC, and Dr. Nisar Ul-Haq from ADRA Yemen. 

In this episode, we discuss ADRA's network-wide COVID-19 response with Michael Peach, ADRA's Global Emergency Coordinator.

En este episodio, hablamos del Cambio Social y de Comportamiento (CSC) en el contexto de las emergencias. Nuestro invitado es Petr Schmied, un experimentado consultor de seguimiento y evaluación y cambio de comportamiento que actualmente presta apoyo en materia de cambio social y de comportamiento a ADRA Yemen.

In this episode, we discuss Social and Behavior Change (SBC) with our guest, Jason Brooks, Senior Technical Advisor for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at ADRA International.

In this special episode, we break from our usual format to explore the journey of a young professional in the humanitarian and development sector. Join us as we chat with Veronica Sanchez, an intern with ADRA International's Program Implementation Unit, who shares her experiences, insights, and thoughts on how ADRA plays a role in shaping the next generation of professionals in the field.

In this episode, we explore the growing global challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and how holistic health practices can combat them. Joined by Dr. Peter Landless and Dr. Josue Orellana, we discuss the CELEBRATIONS program, its principles, and its implementation in Mongolia. Listen to learn how partnerships between ADRA and Adventist Health Ministries are making a global impact and how these initiatives could transform health outcomes worldwide.

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.

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.