About the series
How to build community is a podcast and radio show from Arukah Network and Tearfund’s Footsteps magazine. The podcast gives people the opportunity to inspire and motivate others by talking about their community projects and ideas.
Podcasts
How to build community
A podcast series for anyone wanting to help their community to thrive
2020
Series episodes
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How a community can heal from conflict
Stories of resilience, generosity and hope from Tigray, Ethiopia
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How to make access to safe water more sustainable – Part 2
A water treatment plant operated by women provides sustainable access to safe water in Bangladesh
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How to make access to safe water more sustainable – Part 1
Adopting a business model and collaborating with governments are key to ensuring long-term access to safe water
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An introduction to orality
Why oral communication is still important today in building community
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How to make our global health system fit for the future
Community leaders from around the world discuss how local communities can improve global health systems
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The fiftieth episode
Jake celebrates the 50th episode of How to build community by summarising the key insights and lessons
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How to support people through loss
Ways to support and help those who are grieving or suffering through loss
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The island castaway: Building a community from scratch
One family’s experience of the joys and challenges of starting a community from nothing
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How to advocate for change
Learn about the tools and qualities needed for advocacy that changes lives
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How a community can heal from conflict
Stories of resilience, generosity and hope from Tigray, Ethiopia
-
How to make access to safe water more sustainable – Part 2
A water treatment plant operated by women provides sustainable access to safe water in Bangladesh
-
How to make access to safe water more sustainable – Part 1
Adopting a business model and collaborating with governments are key to ensuring long-term access to safe water
-
An introduction to orality
Why oral communication is still important today in building community
-
How to make our global health system fit for the future
Community leaders from around the world discuss how local communities can improve global health systems
-
The fiftieth episode
Jake celebrates the 50th episode of How to build community by summarising the key insights and lessons
-
How to support people through loss
Ways to support and help those who are grieving or suffering through loss
-
The island castaway: Building a community from scratch
One family’s experience of the joys and challenges of starting a community from nothing
-
How to advocate for change
Learn about the tools and qualities needed for advocacy that changes lives
-
How a community can heal from conflict
Stories of resilience, generosity and hope from Tigray, Ethiopia
-
How to make access to safe water more sustainable – Part 2
A water treatment plant operated by women provides sustainable access to safe water in Bangladesh
-
How to make access to safe water more sustainable – Part 1
Adopting a business model and collaborating with governments are key to ensuring long-term access to safe water
-
An introduction to orality
Why oral communication is still important today in building community
-
How to make our global health system fit for the future
Community leaders from around the world discuss how local communities can improve global health systems
-
The fiftieth episode
Jake celebrates the 50th episode of How to build community by summarising the key insights and lessons
-
How to support people through loss
Ways to support and help those who are grieving or suffering through loss
-
The island castaway: Building a community from scratch
One family’s experience of the joys and challenges of starting a community from nothing
-
How to advocate for change
Learn about the tools and qualities needed for advocacy that changes lives
What can I learn from the series?
Jake, the podcast series host says, ‘We’re searching for the planet’s best community projects and ideas, and sharing what we find. We've found inspiring stories and practical insights to help you serve your community, wherever in the world you live.’
Covering a variety of topics from community and mental health to youth-led eco-entrepreneurship, the series contains something for everyone.
‘That was beautiful. I’d like to hear more insights like this - I’ve had moments when I did not know the next step.’
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