Be the Change: Taking the Lead in Child Welfare in the Global South

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Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the profound shift from orphanage care to family-based support in Sierra Leone and beyond. Featuring insights from George Kulanda, the case management supervisor at the Child Reintegration Center, and David Titus Musa, a senior consultant at the Center, this episode promises a deep dive into the complexities and triumphs of reintegrating children into family environments. From engaging with orphanage leaders to collaborating with governments and civil society organizations, David shares his inspiring transition from the confines of orphanage walls to advocating for family reintegration. Meanwhile, George sheds light on his role in bolstering family ties and ensuring successful reintegration through comprehensive case management.
Moving beyond individual stories, we explore the broader implications of family strengthening and financial literacy programs in Africa. Delving into the challenges caregivers face, we uncover the delicate balance between providing for and nurturing children, while also highlighting innovative research methods used to assess these programs' effectiveness. The episode also brings to life the rich discussions from the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit, where diverse voices from across the globe, especially from the Global South, are given the platform they deserve. This dialogue is pivotal in reshaping global child welfare conversations and ensuring that care leavers and practitioners can voice their unique perspectives unhindered.
Our journey would be incomplete without emphasizing the irreplaceable value of face-to-face connections in cultures like Sierra Leone, where true understanding and trust are built. Through compelling anecdotes from George and David, we uncover the limitations of digital interactions and the profound impact of in-person engagement. Whether it's overcoming visa hurdles or fostering international networks in Mozambique and Uganda, the episode underscores the necessity of direct personal connections in advancing child protection initiatives across West Africa. This episode is a clarion call for empowering Global South voices and fostering collaborations that lead to systemic change and shared knowledge in the realm of child welfare.

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1. Be the Change: Taking the Lead in Child Welfare in the Global South (00:00:00)

2. Transitioning Orphanages to Family Care (00:00:03)

3. Family Strengthening and Financial Literacy (00:14:09)

4. Building Trust Through Face-to-Face Connections (00:25:08)

5. Building Connections for Transformative Change (00:32:09)

6. International Collaboration for Child Welfare (00:42:47)

7. Empowering Global South Voices in CAFO (00:57:19)

8. Global Perspectives on CAFO Summit (01:01:27)

9. Global Collaboration for Child Welfare (01:12:44)

10. Annual CAFO Summit Thank You (01:25:49)