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Mixed Blessings – episode 4

In this episode we talk to Lassane Ouaedraogo the outgoing Chairperson of the African Solidarity Centre and the Executive Officer of Connect Centre about the impact of racism on mixed marriages of Africans to EU citizens. This conversation is painful yet insightful, informative…

Perspectives on Prevention – Ahmed Hassan

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Ahmed Hassan, a Community Sponsorship support worker for the NGO, Doras based in Limerick. Ahmed has worked in areas related to youth, education, environment, peace building, gender and leaderships, including outreach roles with…

Mixed Blessings – episode 3

Mary meets Fatima Msumi an expert in Intercultural Relations. She talks loving her interracial relationship with her new husband. She is an open book leaving no stones unturned to bring truth and balance to the the equation of loving another culture. “Maturity…

Perspectives on Prevention – Maureen Looney

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, we meet Maureen Looney. Maureen is a founding member of Dublin Safer Families Service which opened in Santry, County Dublin in 2017. She has worked with the Daughter’s of Charity Child and Family Service for…

Mixed Blessings – episode 2

In this episode we talk to Jude Hughes, the Chairperson of the Association of Mixed Race Irish (AMRI). The conversation is insightful, informative and impactful, drawing on historical background of mixed relationships in Ireland to the present day! An episode to challenge…

Mixed Blessings – episode 1

In this first episode, we’re privileged to meet a young couple Sam and Tara Oyediran. They are the newly wed! Sharing insights of their dating journey, wisdom for negotiating a wedding of two cultures. Enjoy their quick wit and intelligent humour as…

Mixed Blessings – trailer

Mixed Blessings podcast is limited series of six episodes surveying the impact of racism on interracial relationship of Africans living in Ireland and beyond. This podcast gathers personal stories, insights and information on laws affecting African love. Using open dialogue techniques, each guest is encouraged…

Stories from Foster Care – Dr. Danielle Douglas

In this episode of Stories from Foster Care, Niamh Barrett of IFCA talks to Dr Danielle Douglas. Danielle is a care-experienced academic and researcher at the South East Technological University, and a former relative foster carer who reflects on a lifetime of…

Stories from Foster Care – Catherine Joyce

On the latest episode of Stories from Foster Care Niamh Barrett talks to Catherine Joyce. For over 35 years Catherine has been a member of the Irish Traveller’s human rights movement. She’s also a theatre-maker and collaborator. She is a strong advocate…

Perspectives on Prevention – Dr Edel McGinnity

In this episode of Perspectives on Prevention, Dr Edel McGinnity, a Dublin City GP, talks about her observations of how poverty and disadvantage impact on health outcomes, and describes the work of ‘Deep End’, an organisation supporting GPs working in disadvantaged communities.…