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In the aftermath of an emergency, the sight of someone wearing a red vest is a sign that help has arrived. It’s a sign of hope and of comfort. In this podcast, you will meet people who have dedicated their lives to helping others. We talk with them about the complexities of today’s crises, the solutions, and what inspires them to keep going.

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Three years of conflict in Sudan have caused the largest mass displacement of people in the world. While the crisis gets little outside attention and support, the people of Sudan persevere. In this episode of Red Vest podcast, we hear from the people... more

Part 2 in Red Vest podcast's series for the International Year of Volunteers. In this episode Red Vest podcast takes you around the world, from Switzerland to Venezuela and Myanmar, to explore the many ways volunteering opens up new pathways and oppo... more

With 2026 being designated as the ‘Year of the Volunteers’, Red Vest launches the first in a series of podcasts exploring the key questions and challenges at the heart of volunteering. In this episode, we visit a welcome centre for refugees in Geneva... more

Even in places where tropical storms are normal a part of life, the destructive power of Hurricane Melissa and the two recent Typhoons in the Philippines came as a shock to the millions of people who lived through them. When Hurricane Melissa made la... more

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Mahmoud Omar
Photographer, videographer, and graphic designer for the Sudanese Red Crescent
Sudanese Red Crescent / IFRC
Episode: Quiet Strength: During three years of conflict in Sudan, these remarkable people continue to help others despite the costs
Awatif Al-Tawaf Mohammed Hussein
Refugee in Chad, former midwife and doctor, volunteer with Red Cross
Sudanese Red Crescent / IFRC
Episode: Quiet Strength: During three years of conflict in Sudan, these remarkable people continue to help others despite the costs
Barakat Elkanani
Longtime Sudanese Red Crescent staff member with extensive experience
Sudanese Red Crescent / IFRC
Episode: Quiet Strength: During three years of conflict in Sudan, these remarkable people continue to help others despite the costs
Alexei Obain
Photographer and videographer hired by IFRC to document refugee camps
IFRC
Episode: Quiet Strength: During three years of conflict in Sudan, these remarkable people continue to help others despite the costs
Johnny Bizot
Volunteer who leads the center's choir; asylum seeker from Venezuela
Geneva Red Cross Refugees Welcome Day Center
Episode: The volunteer heart: Why are so many so driven to help others? Part 1 in a special 'Year of the Volunteer' series.
Artem Kotynko
Ukrainian refugee and volunteer since 2024
Geneva Red Cross Refugees Welcome Day Center
Episode: The volunteer heart: Why are so many so driven to help others? Part 1 in a special 'Year of the Volunteer' series.
Ziad Al-Qadmusi
Syrian refugee and volunteer at Geneva Center for Refugees
Geneva Center for Refugees
Episode: The volunteer heart: Why are so many so driven to help others? Part 1 in a special 'Year of the Volunteer' series.
Camille Coletta
Part of an IFRC team that provides critical care and support to rescued migrants.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Episode: Lost and found at sea: Saving lives and coping with loss aboard an ocean rescue vessel.
Sara Mancinelli
Manager of IFRC operations aboard the Ocean Viking.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Episode: Lost and found at sea: Saving lives and coping with loss aboard an ocean rescue vessel.

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Annette Andresen
Host of the episode, Communications Coordinator for IFRC in Port Sudan

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#176
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#159
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#217
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Climate of storms: A string of recent super storms expose the human costs of a warming world
Q: What actions have been taken in anticipation of Hurricane Melissa?
Organizations like the Jamaica Red Cross activated anticipatory actions and evacuated people from dangerous areas before the worst of the storm arrived.
Climate of storms: A string of recent super storms expose the human costs of a warming world
Q: What's driving the increasing intensity of storms like Hurricane Melissa?
The primary driver is climate change, which is warming ocean temperatures and creating more favorable conditions for stronger storms.
Climate of storms: A string of recent super storms expose the human costs of a warming world
Q: What makes Hurricane Melissa different than past storms in terms of its strength and impact?
Hurricane Melissa was particularly severe because affected communities were still recovering from past storms, and the hurricane brought unprecedented damage, exacerbated by pre-existing crises.
Fighting hunger through the power of motherhood and fatherhood
Q: How about you? Are you... Do you have a family? Are you married yourself?
Yes, I am married and have three kids, a set of triplets, all girls.
Fighting hunger through the power of motherhood and fatherhood
Q: What are some of the key things that the Mothers Clubs are doing to help start turning this around?
They encourage growing small-scale local backyard gardens for enhanced nutrition and teach mothers how to prepare nutritious local meals like Tom Brown.

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What is Red Vest about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on humanitarian aid, frontline relief, and the human stories behind crises. Episodes frequently feature Red Cross and IFRC staff, volunteers, and firsthand contributors such as photographers, interpreters, and refugees who illuminate daily realities in conflict zones and disaster areas. Guests often discuss resilience, mental health, organizational challenges, and the long arc of relief work beyond headline events, offering practical insights for policymakers, NGOs, and funders. The program is likely to appeal to listeners who value on-the-ground humanitarian perspectives, field logistics, and ethical questions in crisis response, with a notable emphasis on Sudan, migration, displacement, and community resilience. A stando... more

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2. Awatif Al-Tawaf Mohammed Hussein
3. Barakat Elkanani
4. Alexei Obain
5. Johnny Bizot
6. Artem Kotynko
7. Ziad Al-Qadmusi
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