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Alligators' tails allow them to swim. By moving its tail from side to side, the animal can propel itself through water at fish-like speeds, which is important because when it comes to eating, alligators have a pretty easily defined diet: if it is in or near the water, it is food.

Pyotr Kropotkin (1842-1921), one of the most individual political figures of his time, is best known as an influential anarchist communist. But he was also a scientist, geographer and philosopher, a man who, having grown up on his aristocratic father’s extensive country estate in Russia, had a deep understanding of and love for animals (wild and domesticated), the countryside and wildernesses. And all this was underpinned by a life committed to work for the good of humanity.

In Patient Zero, Richard A. McKay presents a carefully documented and sensitively written account of the life of Gaetan Dugas, a gay man whose skin cancer diagnosis in 1980 took on very different meanings as the HIV/AIDS epidemic developed - and who received widespread posthumous infamy when he was incorrectly identified as patient zero of the North American outbreak.

In "AIDS: The Lost Voices," hosts William Hampson and Gloria take a profound look back at the often overlooked narratives of individuals affected by the AIDS crisis in the 80s and 90s.They navigate through the archives of British newspapers, shedding light on the lived experiences that were overshadowed by sensationalist headlines. Hampson, drawing from his own harrowing experiences as detailed in his book 'The Lost Boys of Soho', highlights the personal toll of the pandemic, revealing how stigma and fear shaped the lives of countless individuals within the gay community. Together, they aim to...

Welcome to the Frontline AIDS' podcast, bringing you voices from the frontline of the HIV response around the world. With insights from human rights activists, gender champions, health experts, and others we'll tackle some of the biggest questions influencing our work to end AIDS for everyone, everywhere.Get in touch at communications@frontlineaids.org

Psychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively. PFA can be applied in emergencies, including disasters, terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second edition of this essential guide, George S. Everly, Jr., and Jeffrey M. Lating draw on their experiences in Kuwait after the Gulf War, in New York City after the September 11 attacks, and during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the principles and practices of PFA in an easy-to-follow, prescriptive, and practical manner.

Le 13 juillet 1985, plus d’un milliard de personnes suivaient en direct le Live Aid, le concert qui voulait changer le monde. Organisé simultanément à Londres et à Philadelphie, il rassemblait les plus grands noms de la musique pour une journée hors du temps. Quarante ans plus tard, revivez cet événement légendaire à travers une série de 20 épisodes immersifs. Anecdotes méconnues, extraits d’archives, récits vibrants… De Queen à David Bowie, de U2 à Elton John, de Tina Turner à Bob Dylan, en passant par Duran Duran, The Cars ou Spandau Ballet, retrouvez les moments forts,...

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CDAC Network is the global alliance committed to ensuring people can access safe, trustworthy information during crises. In our podcast we'll have conversations about the big issues in communication, accountability, community engagement and participation. We'll talk about topics, such as how harmful information is impacting communities and aid responses, how digital innovations in community engagement are shifting the power, and if AI advancements in humanitarian action are including communities affected by crisis - CDAC speaks to the key experts and members who are dealing with these critical...

Hi, my name is Kimber Vradenburg, and I've been a humanitarian practitioner for over 20 years. I love this work, because it continually asks me to reflect, grow, give the best of myself and live in my integrity. Specifically, I love working with practitioners in the field serving their own communities. They are the people upon whom every humanitarian effort depends. They are also systemically undervalued. Over two decades I’ve worked with these incredible practitioners, meeting as people with as much to learn from one another as to give recipients of aid, honouring each context for its ...

Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system.Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or ...

Welcome to Love First Aid, the podcast where we confront the reality of modern marriage and relationships head on. In a world where the grass always seems to be greener on the other side, and the allure of instant gratification can strain even the strongest of bonds, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters in a relationship. But couples can weather these storms and emerge stronger than ever. If you're grappling with difficulties in your relationship, be it overcoming addiction, betrayal, or grief, or looking at your partner and saying, "I'm not sure I even know you, let alone do I like ...

'I was filled with apprehension about crossing the front line, but I would have risked my life to save just one child. Ivan was giving me a chance to save them all…' This is the extraordinary work of Sally Becker, a humanitarian aid worker who for over three decades has risked it all in order...

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The global humanitarian system, already under considerable strain, will soon be tested as never before.

Every month, nearly one million people flee their homes because of conflicts or natural disasters.

"Aid Convoy Enters a Besieged Syrian Town" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Anne Barnard and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Financial aid to Ukraine is both controversial and well-supported in the United States. This Podcast explores the question: Who is it good for?

"Trump Administration Puts U.S. At a Crossroad for Global Health Aid" is from the December 19, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Donald G. Mcneil Jr. and narrated by Kristi Burns.

In den 1980er-Jahren versetzte HIV die Welt in Angst und Schrecken. Die Aidskrise hat bis heute Millionen Tote gefordert. Erst 1996 kam das erste wirksame Medikament auf den Markt. Heute kann man gut mit HIV leben – sofern man unter Therapie ist. In drei Folgen erzählt dieser Podcast die Geschichte von HIV und Aids in der Schweiz: FUCK: Welche Auswirkungen hatte und hat HIV auf Liebe und Sexualität? FIGHT: Welche Kämpfe wurden während der Aidskrise ausgefochten - und werden auch heute noch ausgefochten? CARE: Wer kümmerte sich um alle Menschen, die wegen ihrer Krankheit ausgestossen ...