The Loving Podcast
In an effort to create understanding, build connection and unify, Genna Chanelle Hayes shares the voices, cultures and perspectives of our Community Leaders - who are each deeply committed to creating a healthier world for the generations to come.
The Loving Podcast
Episode 3: Escaping War & Slavery (Aminata Conteh-Biger)
Aminata Conteh-Biger is the Founder & CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation (“ AMF” ) and works to erradicate maternal mortaliity in her homeland of Sierra Leone.
With the support of UNHCR, Aminata became one of the first Sierra Leonean women to settle in Australia as a refugee. Her immeasurable determination and adaptability, enabled her to strive to forge her own path, and build a successful life in her adopted home of Australia. She is also the author of Rising Heart, and a Special Representative for Australia United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Guest Instagram: @aminata_conteh_biger
Host Instagram: @gennachanelle @thelovingpodcast
Episode non-profit: Aminata Maternal Foundation
Non Profit Instagram: @aminatafoundation
Non Profit Website: aminatamaternalfoundation.org
Podcast Website: thelovingpodcast.com
Books: Rising Heart by Aminata Conteh Biger, Caste by Isabelle Wilkerson
Sierra Leone Civil War & Citizen Impact
https://www.hrw.org/news/2012/04/11/armed-conflict-sierra-leone
https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/sierra-leone-civil-war-1991-2002/
https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/88/10/10-031010/en/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Leone_Civil_War
https://borgenproject.org/sierra-leone-refugees/
https://www.unhcr.org/en-au/news/latest/2004/6/40c47fe84/rough-happy-journey-home-sierra-leonean-refugees.html
https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/news-and-events/news/2018/09/10/murrary-kamara-profile.html
CREDITS
This podcast is produced and presented by One Love Films Bondi.
The podcast is recorded at Forbes Street Studios, Woolloomooloo by Charlotte Rochecouste and Nicholas Rowse.
Our editor is Zoltan Fecso.
Our music is composed by Jenna Pratt and guitarist Joshua Gonzalez.
Sarah Fountain Photography is our talented photographer & cover art creator.
Our behind the scenes videographers slash photographers are Daniele Massacci, Barnaby Downes, Paul King and Ryan Andrew Lee.
Our stunning podcast imagery is created at Innkeeper Studios.
Our producer is Genna Chanelle Hayes.