Podcast Episodes

An Unlikely House Share

In one of the most expensive cities in the world, students are moving in with older people who have spare rooms as part of a “homeshare” scheme.

The …

9 years, 6 months ago

Jobs for Syrian Refugees

Most refugees do not have the right to work. In Jordan they’re running an experiment to find out what happens when they’re given that right.

They’re …

9 years, 7 months ago

Respect My Remittances

Some £600bn is sent home every year by overseas migrant workers, almost four times more than all the countries of the world combined spend on foreign…

9 years, 7 months ago

‘Bribing’ Mums To Feed Their Kids

One in three children in Peru was growing up too short for their age, stunted by a lack of the right foods in their diet.

Then in 2005, the government…

9 years, 7 months ago

Teaching Kids To Think

Giving children lessons in how to think and learn for themselves can lead to dramatic improvements in results, according to education researchers.

Wo…

9 years, 8 months ago

Reducing US Police Shootings

Nearly 1,000 people were shot and killed by the US police in 2015, sparking protests and huge controversy. But a new solution promises to reduce the …

9 years, 8 months ago

Cloud Catchers In Peru

What can you do if you don’t have access to running water? No pipes, no wells, no rainfall?

The solution may be to catch water from fog.

We meet Abel…

9 years, 8 months ago

Cash Cards For Syrian Refugees

Syrian refugees in Lebanon are being handed cash cards instead of blankets and food. Aid agencies say money transfers are a better way to deliver ess…

9 years, 8 months ago