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18: Using technology to transform lives: Ushahidi co-founder & TED Fellow Juliana Rotich
Juliana Rotich talks about the possibilities for technology and open government to transform lives in poorer countries. |
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17: Bill Gates on aid in an age of austerity - October 2012
In this short interview, recorded at DFID on 11 October 2012, Bill Gates talks about the importance of aid, why it is an investment for the future and the development issues he is currently focused on. |
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16: Women win - October 2012Astrid Aafjes, founder and president of Women Win, explains how sport can help transform the lives of girls and women in the developing world - building confidence, educating and empowering girls and women to exercise their rights. |
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 15: Aid on the Syrian border - September 2012
Neil Barry, DFID's Humanitarian Advisor in Jordan, talks about the ongoing humanitarian crisis on Syria's borders and how UK aid is supporting humanitarian agencies to deliver vital assistance. |
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 14: Agricultural research and development- August 2012
Dr Sheila Ommeh and Christine Mukantwali, two scientists supported by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), speak about their work and how AWARD has empowered them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is implementing the AWARD programme. DFID provides funding to CGIAR. |
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 13: Nutrition and food security in India - August 2012
Professor Swaminathan shares his thoughts on the role of agricultural innovation in tackling undernutrition in India. He was interviewed ahead of this week's Global Hunger Event by DFID's Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Tim Wheeler. |
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 12: Novelist Christie Watson on childbirth in Nigeria - July 2012
Novelist and NHS nurse Christie Watson talks about her debut novel, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away, and issues facing girls and women in Nigeria from female genital cutting to education and reproductive rights. |
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See how UK aid is supporting midwives in Nigeria |
11: President Joyce Banda - July 2012
President of Malawi Joyce Banda speaks about family planning, how contraceptives can save lives and empower women, and her hopes for the upcoming London Summit on Family Planning on 11 July 2012. |
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Read more about the London Summit on Family Planning |
10: Connecting classrooms - June 2012
Students from three Birmingham schools talk about how a partnership with two schools in Sierra Leone has changed their lives forever and made a real difference to some of the world's poorest children. |
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Find out more at www.britishcouncil.org/connectingclassrooms |
9: Volunteer midwives - May 2012
Two British midwives talk about their experiences of volunteering in Somaliland and Malawi where they have helped to build the skills of the local midwives and save the lives of mothers and babies. |
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8: Malaria: A winnable war - April 2012
DFID's Chief Scientist Chris Whitty talks about the current threat posed by malaria to the lives of millions, what the future holds, and what the UK is going to do to combat the disease. |
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7: Shujaaz FM - March 2012
Shujaaz uses radio, comic books and social media to transform the lives of millions of young people in Kenya. Listen to DJ Boyie - one of the comic's heroes - talk about the Emmy-winning project and get a surprise call from DFID Minister Alan Duncan MP. |
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Read a guest blog by the creator of Shuujaz here. |
6: International Women's Day - March 2012
Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee speaks about the importance of women in peace building and why family planning is essential for women’s economic empowerment and reducing poverty. |
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5: Female Genital Cutting - February 2012
To mark the International Day against Female Genital Cutting, urban soul and hip-hop artist Sister Fa speaks about her experience of cutting and how she is leading a musical drive to end the practice in her native Senegal. |
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4: International Citizen Service - January 2012
International Citizen Service volunteers Ceri, Esi and Mohammed talk about their experiences in Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya, including their most memorable moments, overcoming challenges and top tips! |
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3: Dangerous climate change - November 2011
Professor Kevin Anderson of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Research talks about going beyond the dangers of a 2°C rise and what can be done to create a low-carbon future. |
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2: Climate change - November 2011
Hannah Ryder, Senior Economist at DFID, works on low-carbon and climate-resilient economic growth in developing countries. She talks about the importance of the upcoming Durban summit. |
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1: Population and family planning - October 2011
Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, Execuctive Director of the United Nations Population Fund talks about family planning and the fact that the world population is about to reach 7 billion. |
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