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People Fixing The World

BBC World Service
Climate Change
Mental Health
Kenya
Education
Loneliness
India
Environmental Sustainability
World Health Organization
Organ Donation
South Africa
Biodiversity
Transplants
Waste Management
Rhino Poaching
Deforestation
Sustainable Fashion
Water Scarcity
Madagascar
Healthcare
Plastic Waste

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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Latest Episodes

We look at three solutions connected to the “three Rs” – reduce, reuse and recycle. The city of Brussels in Belgium is in the process of moving all 40 municipal nurseries over to reusable nappies – and have managed to do it without their staff kickin... more

Myra Anubi looks at two solutions that harness the power of pictures to help disabled people. Books Beyond Words is a UK charity that publishes books with no words, just big pictures on every page. They are made for people with learning disabilities,... more

We visit two projects exploring practical responses to homelessness and housing insecurity. Presenter Myra Anubi travels to Edinburgh to see the work of Social Bite, a charity creating small communities of prefabricated homes on unused land, offering... more

When it opens in December, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will be the largest in the world. Stretched over a 10-lane freeway, it is intended to help save California's mountain lion population, which has become fragmented by the highway. It co... more

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Recent Guests

Makafui Awuku
Entrepreneur transforming plastic packaging into school desks
Makin Touch Africa
Episode: Nappies, games and desks
Nermina Abdurakhmanovic
Researcher from the Fraunhofer Society in Germany
Fraunhofer Society
Episode: Nappies, games and desks
Emily Pickering
Part of the Social Bite Village team
Social Bite
Episode: Getting the homeless homed
Pierre-Yves Loïc
Founder of Bureaux du Cœur
Bureaux du Cœur / Nobilito
Episode: Getting the homeless homed
Guillaume Guerrineau
Co-manager of Epresia
Epresia
Episode: Getting the homeless homed
Ted Hartzig
Senior soil scientist
Olson Inc.
Episode: The world's largest wildlife crossing
Beth Pratt
California Executive Director, National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
Episode: The world's largest wildlife crossing
Robert Rock
Lead architect of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing
Architect/Project Lead
Episode: The world's largest wildlife crossing
Kylie Soanes
Urban biologist and road ecologist
University of Melbourne
Episode: The world's largest wildlife crossing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 945 ratings
  • Good news & great journalism

    Well researched, globally relevant & engaging storytelling ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meganeth
    Australia2 months ago
  • People Fixing the World

    I love this podcast because it Inspires Hope! Each episode tells of people from communities around the world who are coming together to solve huge, vexing problems by creating innovative strategies that address difficult situations. Their work is improving their own lives & our world. And THAT is what we all need to learn about & to celebrate! Thank You!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindaCares
    United States2 years ago
  • Good source of infomation

    Her narrative is quite listenable and the content is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    09015713352
    Japan2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    Really this is what's needed, a vision for how to solve problems and examples we can look to for ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Opium1984
    United States3 years ago
  • Wizard

    Love hearing about wizard and prophet solutions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dame Davies
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise hopeful, solution-focused storytelling with global relevance.
Many appreciate high-quality reporting and diverse, on-the-ground perspectives.
Some note requests for tagging guests more clearly or labeling repeat episodes.
Audience cites inspiring, concrete examples of community impact and scalable ideas.
Overall, listeners find the content informative, uplifting, and trustworthy.

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Living longer, living better
Q: What sparked the idea for Generation and Aldrinx Festival?
Anna explains she saw vast potential when working with the elderly in municipalities and wanted to connect research, health organizations, and non-profits to create an inviting, inclusive space.
The dogs that bring hope
Q: How do the dogs help heal trauma and why does this work?
Dogs respond to trust, touch, and eye contact which triggers oxytocin and calming responses; the human-dog bond offers a narrative space to share experiences and find renewed hope, effectively functioning as part of a broader therapy approach.
The dogs that bring hope
Q: What has been the impact of having this dog in your life?
The dog companionship has reduced nightmares, provided emotional support, and helped the guardian feel safe and connected, transforming traumatic memories into manageable experiences and offering a trusted friend in daily life.
The Kindergarten makeover
Q: What additional roles do mothers play beyond classroom activities?
Mothers participate in community-facing radio programming and eight days of training to sustain and expand the home-learning practices beyond school hours.
The Kindergarten makeover
Q: Has this playful, mother-involved approach translated into measurable benefits for children?
Yes, the program shows improvements in numeracy, cognitive and emotional development, though researchers caution about long-term sustainability and nationwide rollout.

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A globally focused, solution-oriented series exploring how communities tackle large-scale challenges. Episodes spotlight projects in areas like wildlife connectivity, sustainable tourism, gender equality, urban planning, repair culture, aging, trafficking prevention, and neurodiversity in the workplace. The show blends on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and human-interest storytelling to assess what works and why, often featuring policymakers, researchers, NGO leaders, and innovators. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on practical impact, scalable models, and the human stories behind cutting-edge initiatives, making it useful for listeners who want actionable ideas and examples from diverse contexts.

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Recent guests on People Fixing The World include:

1. Makafui Awuku
2. Nermina Abdurakhmanovic
3. Emily Pickering
4. Pierre-Yves Loïc
5. Guillaume Guerrineau
6. Ted Hartzig
7. Beth Pratt
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