Two weeks ago, Amy was on the ground in New York during the UN General Assembly and Climate Week. Attending various events, including the Clinton Global Initiative, Amy spoke with some incredible people who work on the frontlines of climate, healthcare, education and crisis response. Despite dwindling aid budgets and mounting challenges, these people are meeting this moment with big, bold ambition while quietly reshaping the future of development. From the ‘miracle drug’ for HIV to energy access for all and the rewilding project that will mend ecosystems across the heart of South America, this episode may expand what you think is possible. These are the people who are fighting for a better future every single day.

Here's who you’ll meet:

Carolyn Amole, Clinton Health Access Initiative

Erica Coe & Frank Aswani, Coalition for Mental Health Investment

Sandra Chukwudozie, Salpha Energy

David Harris, Christel House

Elpida Kokkota, Mexoxo

Geeta Mehta, SocialCapital Credits

Emily Benson & Melanie Joiner, Integrate Health

Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, Mercy Corps

Deli Saavedra & Mario Haberfeld, Jaguar Rivers Initiative

Timecodes:

03:58 - HIV 'Miracle Drug'

09:36 - More funding for mental health

16:38 - The shift from aid to self-sufficiency

17:44 - Making solar energy accessible to underserved communities in Nigeria

22:54 - Working Groups at the Clinton Global Initiative

24:17 - A comprehensive education model that alleviating poverty

28:03 - The group who are democratising access to education for women

32:53 - The social currency that banks good acts in communities

37:46 - Putting women at the centre of healthcare in Togo & Guinea

42:51 - Mercy Corps, the humanitarian organisation serving 38 million people

46:18 - Cross-continental conservation initiative restoring the heart of South America

52:45 - Final Thoughts

This podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rose from Fix The News, with audio production by Anthony Badolato, ⁠Hear That? If you want to know more about this series or are interested in sharing it with your networks, send us an email: amy@fixthenews.com

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