The HTLL Podcast
The HTLL Podcast
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)’s Health Technical Learning Lab (HTLL) exists to facilitate and share technical learning about health, nutrition, and water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) across the ADRA Network. In each episode of The HTLL Podcast, we talk to experts in health, nutrition and WASH to find out how they are approaching challenges in the international development and humanitarian sector. We are interested in learning about the innovations and solutions in health, nutrition and WASH that are making a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. Co-Host: Emily Hirata, Technical Advisor for Health and Nutrition, ADRA International. Co-Host: Tino Muvuti, Technical Advisor for WASH, ADRA International.
CELEBRATIONS: Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases Through Holistic Living
In this episode, we explore the growing global challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and how holistic health practices can combat them. Joined by Dr. Peter Landless and Dr. Josue Orellana, we discuss the CELEBRATIONS program, its principles, and its implementation in Mongolia. Listen to learn how partnerships between ADRA and Adventist Health Ministries are making a global impact and how these initiatives could transform health outcomes worldwide.
Nov 20, 2024
37 min
Menstrual Hygiene Management
In this episode, we explore the crucial role of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in humanitarian settings with our guest, Fadzai Munodawafa, WASH Projects Coordinator at ADRA Zimbabwe. Fadzai sheds light on integrating MHM principles into WASH initiatives, addressing cultural taboos, and fostering collaboration to empower communities. Join us as we uncover the impact of prioritising menstrual health on communities affected by crises.
Feb 16, 2024
28 min
Nutrition in Conflict Zones
This is the second episode in The HTLL Podcast's three-part series on Health, Nutrition, and WASH in Conflict Zones. In this episode, we’re joined by Natsayi Nembaware, ADRA International’s Sr. Technical Advisor for Nutrition, for a discussion focused on nutrition in conflict zones.
Jan 8, 2023
27 min
WASH in Conflict Zones
It’s a sobering fact: In several conflict zones, more deaths are attributed to illnesses resulting from poor health, nutrition, and access to WASH than just the bullets of war. In this episode, we discuss the challenges, opportunities, and realities of implementing WASH humanitarian interventions within the context of conflicts. Our guest is Mona Mohammed, ADRA International’s former WASH Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa region.
May 19, 2022
24 min
Psychosocial Support Technologies
In this episode, we learn about an exciting technology for psychosocial support (PSS) from Eric Leichner, Regional Emergency Manager for the South America Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church based in Brazil.
Dec 15, 2021
23 min
One Health Explorations
We've gathered a diverse group of ADRA colleagues (Shilpi from ADRA India; Davidson from ADRA International; Anna from ADRA Germany; and Melissa from ADRA International/Loma Linda) to discuss One Health and its growing relevance for the humanitarian sector.  Links to resources mentioned in the episode: ADRA Carbon Neutral Strategy webinar: on YouTube here ADRA One Health 101 webinar: on YouTube here COVID-19, One Health, & ADRA webinar: on YouTube here Doughnut Economics book: on Amazon here Drawdown book: on Amazon here
Nov 22, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Global Disparities in Vaccine Access
In light of the current efforts for global COVID-19 vaccination rollout, we discuss global disparities in vaccine access with Dr. Peter Landless, a long-time physician and Director of Health Ministries at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
May 20, 2021
21 min
Ebola Response Experiences
Join us as we discuss Ebola response together with colleagues who have experience addressing the disease during the DRC outbreaks and the West Africa Ebola crisis. Our guests are Dr. Etienne Longe and Dr. Yav Gushimana from ADRA DRC, and Dr. Nisar Ul-Haq from ADRA Yemen.
Apr 14, 2021
32 min
ADRA's Global COVID-19 Response
In this episode, we discuss ADRA's network-wide COVID-19 response with Michael Peach, ADRA's Global Emergency Coordinator.
Feb 6, 2021
49 min
Social Behavior Change in Emergencies (SBC-E)
In this episode, we discuss Social and Behavior Change (SBC) in the context of emergencies. Our guest is Petr Schmied, a seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation and Behavior Change Consultant who is currently providing SBC support to ADRA Yemen.
Oct 12, 2020
22 min
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