On the move

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The third episode focusses on climate migration. This time, we are joined by humanitarian crisis expert Dr. Deqa Dimbil who works as regional advisor on crisis and humanitarian response for SOS Children’s Villages in the Horn of Africa.

By featuring Dr. Deqa Dimbil is the regional advisor on crisis and humanitarian response for SOS Children’s Villages in the Horn of Africa, we will get insights into the humanitarian work in a region shaken by different crises – the climate crisis is one of them. Being a trained doctor, Dr. Deqa speaks about the terrible (health) effects of the climate crisis on the people in the area. She tells us about the harsh reality in refugee camps and why it is not just “the climate” which forces people to leave their homes, but different factors that are influenced by climate change.

This podcast, Climate Action - Child Protection, is produced by SOS Children's Villages weltweit and explores various dimensions of the connection between the climate crisis and children and youth rights. Throughout six episodes, climate journalist Leonie Fößel and researcher Jakob Nehls host impressive experts from around the world to discuss a specific aspect of this topic. On this journey, the listener will gain sensitivity to the urgency of action as well as expertise in selected fields.

The podcast is produced in English, although almost exclusively non-native speakers are featured. This is intended to make it accessible to a broad international audience. While all episodes are publicly available, the podcast primarily targets the SOS community - people who are in some way connected to the organization, whether as employees, donors, or (former) residents of SOS childrens’s villages.

The aim of the podcast is to raise awareness among people who are interested in the topic of children and youth rights about the close connection between this issue and the climate crisis. The episodes are intended to provide knowledge but also to ignite a spark and show listeners that they can take action themselves.