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Let's Talk: Faith and Aid

by Humanitarian Collaborative at UVA · English · News

Let’s Talk: Faith and Aid is a limited-series podcast presented by the Humanitarian Collaborative at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. At a moment of deep uncertainty for the humanitarian sector, this podcast explores the often underexplored role of fa

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New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 38 min
Latest: 30 Jan 2026
Language: English

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30 Jan 2026 · 40 min

S1E4 - Let’s Talk: Faith on the Frontlines

In this episode, Jule Voss, a University of Virginia alumna and former Global Policy Specialist with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, speaks with Samira Fatma Barucha Hahmoras and Despina Namwembe of the United Religions Initiative. Drawing on their lived experiences across diverse faith traditions, Samira and Despina reflect on how faith—whether expressed through religion, spirituality, or shared humanity—can shape grassroots humanitarian action, strengthen community resilience, and foster solidarity in times of crisis.

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S1 · E3 · 30 Jan 2026 · 38 min
S1E3 - Let's Talk: God, Government, and Giving in the US
In this episode, Kate Katch, a practitioner fellow with the Humanitarian Collaborative, speaks with Bill O’Keefe, the Executive Vice President for Catholic Relief Services, and Kevin Hartigan, who recently retired from CRS after more than three decades of experience, leading programs across the world. In their conversation, they will explore the role of faith in charitable giving across the US and how religious communities can mobilize generosity and advocacy in support of humanitarian action.
S1 · E2 · 30 Jan 2026 · 23 min
S1E2 - Let’s Talk: Humanity
In this episode, Kirsten Gelsdorf, a professor at the University of Virginia and co-founder of the Humanitarian Collaborative, speaks with Michael Barnett, a professor of international affairs at George Washington University, to explore a question at the heart of humanitarianism: how can we spark global compassion for today’s greatest humanitarian challenges? Together, they examine trends in public empathy, why faith and religion may not offer easy answers, and why there are so few humanitarian policy conversations that involve faith.
S1 · E1 · 30 Jan 2026 · 6 min
S1E1 - Let's Talk
As funding cuts and uncertainty reshape the world of humanitarianism, this episode introduces Let’s Talk: Faith and Aid and the questions at the heart of the series. Hosted by Kirsten Gelsdorf, a professor at the University of Virginia with over two decades of experience at the United Nations; Kate Katch, an impact storyteller with nearly 20 years in international humanitarian policy; and Jule Voss, a former Global Policy Specialist with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, this episode begins to unpack why faith remains an often-under explored force in humanitarian action and…

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Let's Talk: Faith and Aid is a English news podcast from Humanitarian Collaborative at UVA. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Humanitarian Collaborative at UVA
Language: English
Category: News
New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 38 min
Latest episode: 30 Jan 2026
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