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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
Madagascar
Water Scarcity
Plastic Waste
Food Security

Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.

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The group carrying on investigations when journalists are silenced.

Over the last five years, almost 200 journalists have been killed outside conflict zones, with reporters being murdered while investigating corruption, organised crime and environme... more

Greywater is the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines and dishwashers. It’s not drinkable but there’s still loads you can do with it. This week we’re finding out how greywater could help tackle water scarcity.

We’re meeti... more

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. The earlier it is diagnosed the higher the chance of survival. Treatment, even when successful, can lead to arm swelling, muscle weakness and low mood. But archery is helping women in Spain o... more

The eco-tourism that is helping to protect mountain gorillas in Uganda.

Myra Anubi is in Uganda visiting the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It’s one of the few places that gorillas still exist in the wild, and even better, in recent years their numbers... more

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Recent Guests

Tamia Villavicencio
Daughter of a prominent journalist, active in continuing her father's work
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Laurent Richard
Founder and director of Forbidden Stories
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Edilene Monteiro
Community leader using a graywater filter system in Quilombo Santa Rosa
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Rodrigo Barbosa
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Episode: The secrets of greywater
Oliver Ringelstein
Water technology expert and founder of Intava
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Laura Allen
Greywater Action founder, advocate
Greywater Action
Episode: The secrets of greywater
Julia Dias Carneiro
BBC correspondent reporting from Brazil
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Episode: The secrets of greywater
Claire Bates
Reporter in Spain
BBC World Service
Episode: Arrows of hope
Halima Athumani
Reporter in Uganda
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Episode: Arrows of hope

Host

Myra Anubi
Host who guides conversations on pressing global issues and solutions provided by various communities and individuals

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 927 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year ago
  • Good source of infomation

    Her narrative is quite listenable and the content is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    09015713352
    Japana year 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 States2 years ago
  • Wizard

    Love hearing about wizard and prophet solutions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dame Davies
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant and inspiring

    I love this podcast - it’s a beacon of positivity in a mire of bad news. Clever people doing things to save money, advance technology (for good means), help efficiency & save the planet & its people. What’s not to like?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puppymaster300
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Positive feedback often highlights the quality of storytelling and the engaging nature of the discussions held by the hosts.
Many find the content uplifting, providing a refreshing escape from negative news cycles, offering examples of real change around the world.
Listeners appreciate the inspirational and hopeful narratives shared, which celebrate community-driven solutions to global challenges.

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#246
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Talking Points

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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.
The Kindergarten makeover
Q: Justice, I wonder how was it like for you going to school in Ghana?
Justice describes firsthand challenges with schooling in Ghana and how the new approach aims to address barriers like large class sizes and limited resources.
Who cares for the carers?
Q: So Carefree was started by two brothers, Charlie and James Ricketts in 2016, after they'd cared for their sisters, who sadly died of cancer.
They started rolling it out nationwide by 2019, and now have nearly 50,000 carers registered with expectations to deliver 100,000 breaks in the next five years.
Who cares for the carers?
Q: Tell me about what that process was like and what they get now.
The process to change policy and achieve inclusion in government budgets is long, but they managed to implement a carer's allowance for those who care for someone with severe or complex disabilities.

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The content explores innovative solutions being implemented by individuals and communities aiming to address some of the world's most pressing issues. Topics such as maternal health, environmental sustainability, social justice, and mental health are frequently discussed, often featuring grassroots initiatives and government programs that are making a tangible difference. The program focuses on transforming struggles into positive outcomes and emphasizes the importance of community engagement, drawing on real stories from various cultural contexts to inspire listeners and highlight the power of collective action.

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2. Laurent Richard
3. Edilene Monteiro
4. Rodrigo Barbosa
5. Oliver Ringelstein
6. Laura Allen
7. Julia Dias Carneiro
8. Claire Bates

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