COVID-19
Covering Coronavirus: Connection in the time of pandemic
In this episode, we examine two connections shown in dramatic ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, the connection between humankind and the planet: We speak with a climate...
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Perspectives on COVID-19 and the Common Good
How do we protect and serve those who are most vulnerable in our society right now? Who are the most vulnerable members? What does it look like to practice physical distancing...
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A Multi-pronged Approach
We join this interview between GC-DWC's research associate Hannah Chandler and Janella Nelson, a Senior Education Advisor for ChildFund International. Janella discusses issues...
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On the front lines of the coronavirus fight, health professionals show ‘compassion to its fullest’
The images flood news broadcasts and social media feeds. Doctors, nurses, clinicians and emergency medical technicians working tirelessly to treat patients suffering from the...
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Distance Learning in Rural Communities
In this interview, Hannah Chandler, GC-DWC research associate, and Mary Wangui discuss the unique challenges parents and students face when adopting distance learning strategies...
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A Value-Based Education
Joining from Kenya, the GC-DWC picks this interview up midway through with John Mugo, Director of the ZiziAfrique Foundation. In this excerpt, John shares a collaborative...
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Disruptions to the System
In this interview, Hannah Chandler, GC-DWC research associate, and Samuel Mukundi discuss the disruptions COVID-19 has caused to the community and education systems in Kenya.
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Finding Resilience in the Era of COVID-19
Many of us are struggling or feel out of place given the restrictions required to combat a global pandemic. We are living in an uncertain, if not radical, time in history. The...
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Hope as the Counter Virus to Despair
Hope is a topic of added relevance in today’s climate as we navigate the despair that accompanies a global pandemic. Annie Maguire, a senior at Saint Mary’s College majoring...
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The Burden of Lockdown: Understanding Gender Inequality in the Midst of COVID-19
It will come as no surprise that, in many countries of the world, housework and care are still mainly seen as ‘a woman’s job.’ Despite many having full- or part-time work,...
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From Classrooms to Radio
Dr. Anasthasie Liberiste-Osirus explains how the Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child’s Strong Beginnings initiative, in partnership with ACE Haiti’s Read...
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Producing a Radio Show
Cyril Pressoir from the GC-DWC’s Strong Beginnings team discusses the details of producing a radio show during COVID-19 in Haiti. Learn about the team’s creative efforts to...
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