Top 5 Humanitarian Podcasts

Talking Rotary Zones 28 & 32 is a podcast that features the work of Rotary International, the service organization. The podcast features the good works of Rotary clubs in the district, the zone, and the world.

Have you ever donated blood?

You may have been the one who saved, preserved or improved the quality of life of a Milkshakes for Marleigh podcast guest!

Host Kate Fisher interviews blood recipients and their loved ones, to thank blood donors and to encourage new ones.

This podcast celebrates the gift of time that blood donors give by sharing the incredible things that recipients go on to do with their lives.

It seeks ro leave you inspired, grateful for the generosity of the human spirit and deeply proud to be a Aussie!

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The MzN International podcast “Chasing Impact” is dedicated to all leaders out there who are busy building a better world. We are here because we know that building a better world is not only necessary but possible. That pushing our business or nonprofit organisation to the next level means acting with purpose over short-term goals. That “success” means not simply chasing the next grand donation or quarterly profit target but - chasing impact.

Innovation Rx, a podcast by USAID’s Center for Innovation and Impact, partners with experts from around the world to explore the drivers of the world’s most stubborn health threats. Each episode traces the history of a different entrenched global health issue, and the innovative ideas and programs disrupting the status quo.

The world’s attention is limited. Today’s burning emergency becomes tomorrow’s forgotten crisis. When the media spotlight moves on, vital issues in development and humanitarian response risk being forgotten. In this podcast miniseries, Development Initiatives’ (DI) CEO Adrian Lovett speaks with people with deep expertise to take us beyond the headlines and explore the missing issues, missing voices and missing data as we ask: What are we missing?

Life coaching tools for aid workers. The Rewired for Good podcast is the go-to resource for aid workers looking for concrete ways to stay sane amid chaos and never-ending challenges, to upgrade their productivity and creativity, and to stop sacrificing their own personal lives to help others. In this podcast, Yasmina Guerda, aid worker and certified life coach, helps you better understand how your mind and your emotions can work *for* you instead of *against* you, and offers immediately applicable tools to uplevel your work, your relationships, your mental health and your life altogether. No matter where you are, no matter what you're dealing with. Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with any humanitarian or development entity.

This occasional podcast from the CALP Network looks in depth at the critical debates in humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA). If you would like to take part or suggest topics for future episodes, get in touch at [email protected]. CALP is a global partnership of humanitarian actors engaged in policy, practice and research in CVA.

Stephen McDonald and Nick Outlaw from Duntulm Partners bring you 'The Blethering' - a podcast discussing Leadership, Change and Strategy for humans, by humans.

Stephen and Nick draw on decades of experience as well as their extensive networks to bring you guests from around the world.

Using our own personal experience, as well as the experiences of our guests we explore the many challenges of leadership, change and strategy - from the individual, to the team and the organisation.

Anchored in our values of Humanity, Authenticity and Collaboration we hope that you find The Blethering insightful and entertaining.

Feel free to contact us via our website or by emailing [email protected]

About Stephen & Nick:

Steve & Nick have been working together for over a decade and a half having first met at Save the Children where they led a team to co-design and develop the Humanitarian Leadership Program in partnership with a number of Non-Government Organisations and Deakin University.

The Humanitarian Leadership Program evolved to become the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership, and remains the cornerstone program of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership (CHL).

Steve is a founder of the CHL and now works with Earthwatch Australia as Chief Development Officer in addition to be being a Managing Partner at Duntulm Partners.

He has two decades of experience leading in complex environments and organisations, prior to which he worked in various private sector roles.

Nick has three decades of experience in leadership development, coaching and strategy development across the private, government and not-for-profit sector and continues this work at Outlaw Consulting in addition to being a Managing Partner at Duntulm Partners.

He has worked with C-suite teams as well as operational teams to help individuals, teams and organisations to overcome challenges and succeed.

• Steve's LinkedIn: Stephen McDonald
• Nick's LinkedIn: Nick Outlaw

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Welcome to the show for the Big-Hearted! Author, speaker, and coach Gia Duke is on a mission to brighten the world through creating more love, compassion, and understanding. In Get Your Heart On, she brings her down-to-earth, coffee-with-your-BFF style to a fun mix of story, conversation, how-tos, and quick tips to ignite inspired action, and shares intimate conversations with incredible people from all walks of life who are making a difference in their own way. If you’re looking for passion, inspiration, and feel-good vibes in a freestyle format with a whole lotta zip, this show is for you! Let’s do some good together. Find out more about Gia’s book "Get Your Heart On: The How-To Guide for People Who Want to Make a Difference" and her work at www.giaduke.com.

The leading podcast on asylum, migration and displacement. Asylum Speakers will take you on a journey across the world, without you having to go anywhere. We're here to amplify voices, educate, inspire and debunk some of the common myths and misconceptions around migration today. Join us as we transcend borders, nationalities, religions and languages to hear from the people with which we share this world. Celebrating our differences and recognising what unites us. Listen out for yourself in the words of each guest because at the end of the day we're all human, and always able to find common ground should we choose to.

Music by Alexander Wells

Artwork by Milla Adler

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Everyone knows the Rotary wheel, you've seen it on benches, or a school playground. But do you know any Rotarians? NO? Well, this is the podcast to fix that. Join producer and Rotarian Gwen Jones as she interviews some of the many men, women, famous or under the radar Rotarians that live all around the US, and even the world. Join us as she talks to them about the history of Rotary, how each became a Rotarian, and where they see Rotary international going in the 21 century and beyond. lisen in won't you? Who knows maybe someday you'll say "I'm a Rotarian" too.

Dispatches with Hollie McKay is where on-the-ground reporting meets real talk, no fluff, no agenda—just raw, unfiltered stories from the far corners of the world. Every week, I dive into the headlines that should be making news, the hidden humanitarian crises, and the extraordinary resilience of people too often forgotten. Alongside risk analyst Dennis Santiago, we’ll unpack global events, challenge narratives, and throw in a few personal picks—because sometimes, after covering war zones, you just need a good book, a great song, or a killer recipe. Welcome to Dispatches—where empathy leads the conversation.
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*This podcast is proudly brought to you by HumanizingGlobalPolicy.org

Let's talk truth about Missions.Stories from Missions Ministry Leaders who are serving around the world. We'll tackle the difficult conversations from family left behind, the good the bad and the ugly of life overseas as well as the miracle of what God is doing around the globe! You'll find this podcast to be open and transparent sharing about what it's like to carry out the great commission by proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel, both at home and abroad. Cup of Cold Water Ministries is a non-denominational missions agency that helps people go where God has called them to serve.

Feeling stuck in the daily grind? Longing for a spiritually rich and meaningful life? Limitless Spirit with Helen Todd is for those who crave a deeper faith, a greater purpose, and opportunities to serve beyond themselves. Through powerful stories and real conversations, this podcast explores how stepping out in faith—whether through mission trips, discipleship, or simply saying ‘yes’ to God—can change your life from surviving to thriving.