HOW WE GOT HERE - PART TWO ; Radical Collaboration and Redefining Mission Work 25 YEARS OF HELPING CHILDREN WORLDWIDE

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Curious about how sustainable development models can transform entire communities? Our latest episode promises to unravel this by sitting down with Melody Curtis, the inspiring Executive Director of Helping Children Worldwide. Discover how her organization transitioned from temporary relief to an empowerment approach, fostering resilient communities and strong families. Melody shares uplifting success stories of families gaining independence, and our program strategist Laura emphasizes the value of local expertise, highlighting the key role communities play in driving long-term change.
Rethinking mission work? We definitely are, and this episode challenges the traditional models of short-term missions. We move beyond task completion to embrace relationship-building and mutual learning. Join us as we recount the experiences of mission teams in Sierra Leone, where medical training and simulations offered deep insights into the challenges faced by local communities. Learn how this shift towards understanding and collaboration leads to a richer, more reciprocal mission experience that empowers both participants and the communities they engage with.
Finally, we dive into the nuances of cross-cultural collaboration and the push towards localization in international development. Our conversation with Melody illuminates the Rising Tide initiative's success in empowering local leaders in Sierra Leone and celebrates 25 years of impactful collaboration. As we look towards 2025, we share our ambitious goals to expand our network and support vulnerable communities even further. With a commitment to justice, mercy, and humility, this episode is a testament to the power of global partnerships and the dedication of everyone involved in this important mission.

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1. HOW WE GOT HERE - PART TWO ; Radical Collaboration and Redefining Mission Work 25 YEARS OF HELPING CHILDREN WORLDWIDE (00:00:00)

2. Empowerment Model for Sustainable Development (00:00:01)

3. Transforming Mission Through Radical Collaboration (00:09:50)

4. Empowering Global Partners for Localization (00:26:49)

5. Global Collaboration for Sustainable Empowerment (00:41:11)

6. Vision for Global Collaboration and Empowerment (00:59:02)

7. Accelerating Change Through Radical Collaboration (01:02:57)