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.
Publisher
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Recipe for hope: Can a blend of tradition and innovation stave off severe food insecurity in Cameroon
In this special Red Vest podcast episode, we start our journey with a group of women in Cameroon's Far North region as they mix and stir a mix of nuts, flour, grains and other ingredients in big metal pots. In many places around the world, the sweet energy-packed mixture they are producing could be marketed as a super-rich power drink, favoured by fitness buffs and body-conscious dieters. But here in the Far North region of Cameroon, it takes on a very different meaning. Here, the bouillie enriche, as it's called, is literally a life saver – saving the lives mainly of children who are suffering the brunt of a long-lasting food insecurity crisis. In this episode, we explores how this new twist on an ancient recipe blends with other innovations (micro-economic initiatives, local banks for saving and trading grains, and local mothers and fathers' clubs) to build resilience in the face of a severe climate-induced crisis.
17 Apr 2026
Quiet Strength: During three years of conflict in Sudan, these remarkable people continue to help others despite the costs
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 working every day to get the word out, and make life better for millions of people stuck in limbo, living in makeshift tents and shelters in massive camps throughout Sudan and neighbouring countries.
10 Feb 2026
Beyond limits: How volunteering opens doors and pushes the boundardies of what’s possible
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 opportunities even as it pushes people beyond their comfort zone. We share these stories because too often they go untold, despite the fact that locally based volunteers are absolutely critical, not only to every emergencies, but to providing local responses to very complex social challenges.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
68
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