Beyond Survival: How Refugees Are Building a Future in Bidi Bidi
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Ruth and Gladys are advocates for refugees who share their powerful stories and experiences. Ruth, a refugee from Sudan, discusses her work founding the Refugee Empowerment Program in Memphis and Ebenezer Global in Uganda’s Bidi Bidi camp, which houses over 200,000 people facing dire needs. We explore initiatives that provide vocational training to empower refugees with skills for sustainable livelihoods, as well as the critical role of community and church involvement in supporting these efforts. Their conversation emphasizes the impact of small acts of kindness in transforming lives, encouraging listeners to contribute to positive change for those in need.
Chapters
1. Beyond Survival: How Refugees Are Building a Future in Bidi Bidi (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Ruth and Gladys (00:00:49)
3. Starting Ebenezer Global (00:02:31)
4. Gladys' Journey to Refugee Work (00:04:27)
5. Church Involvement with Ebenezer Global (00:05:21)
6. Life in Bidi Bidi Camp (00:06:33)
7. Skills Training for Refugees (00:09:36)
8. Job Seekers to Job Creators (00:12:13)
9. Challenges of Farming in Bidi Bidi (00:14:25)
10. Getting Involved: Needs and Opportunities (00:16:14)
11. Church Support and Past Contributions (00:20:38)
12. Building Community Through Sports (00:24:44)
13. Expanding Ministries: Special Needs and Arts (00:26:26)
14. Greenhouse Project and Economic Empowerment (00:30:25)
15. Shifting Mentalities: Opportunities in Africa (00:32:34)
16. The Impact of Teaching and Learning (00:36:03)
17. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (00:37:00)
9 episodes