{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S2 E4:  Equality, faith and generosity with Fola Komolafe MBE, CEO of World Vision UK","description":" In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Fola Komolafe MBE, CEO of World Vision UK, the UK branch of the world\u2019s largest international children\u2019s charity. &amp;nbsp;   Fola reflects on her journey of faith,&amp;nbsp;leadership&amp;nbsp;and generosity, shaped by growing up in Nigeria,&amp;nbsp;where she saw&amp;nbsp;poverty first-hand, and witnessing generosity modelled&amp;nbsp;by&amp;nbsp;her family and church.&amp;nbsp;  Fola shares openly about leading World Vision UK during a time of global crisis - including the world's worst humanitarian crisis in Sudan&amp;nbsp;- aid cuts and economic uncertainty and how generosity, partnership and faith continue to sustain both the&amp;nbsp;organisation&amp;nbsp;and its supporters.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u201cWhat\u2019s&amp;nbsp;in your hand?&amp;nbsp;What\u2019s&amp;nbsp;the seed that you can sow? And then watch God turn that seed into something&amp;nbsp;marvellous&amp;nbsp;that you could never have imagined.\u201d&amp;nbsp;    This episode explores:&amp;nbsp;    how faith shapes generosity,&amp;nbsp;leadership&amp;nbsp;and stewardship&amp;nbsp; responding to global poverty and humanitarian crises amid aid cuts&amp;nbsp; the power of child sponsorship and small acts of generosity&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Fola\u2019s favourite&amp;nbsp;Bible verses on generosity:&amp;nbsp;   \u2018Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,&amp;nbsp;for the rights of all who are destitute.&amp;nbsp;Speak up and judge fairly;&amp;nbsp;defend the rights of the poor and needy.\u2019&amp;nbsp;Proverbs 31:8\u20139&amp;nbsp;(NIV)&amp;nbsp;   \u2018I can do all things through&amp;nbsp;him who gives me strength.\u2019&amp;nbsp;Philippians 4:13&amp;nbsp;(NIV)&amp;nbsp;   How you can pray for Fola and World Vision UK:&amp;nbsp;    for provision and wisdom to meet increasing global need&amp;nbsp; for vulnerable children in the hardest-to-reach communities&amp;nbsp; for the continued support of children in Sudan via the&amp;nbsp;  Sudan appeal from World Vision UK, as the crisis marks its third year this month   &amp;nbsp;  Related links:&amp;nbsp;   World Vision UK: https:\/\/www.worldvision.org.uk\/&amp;nbsp; World Vision UK's&amp;nbsp;Sudan appeal   Subscribe&amp;nbsp;   Be the first to receive each month\u2019s episode.&amp;nbsp;You\u2019ll&amp;nbsp;hear from donors,&amp;nbsp;partners&amp;nbsp;and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and&amp;nbsp;challenges&amp;nbsp;they\u2019ve&amp;nbsp;experienced along the way, and the difference generosity makes in everyday life.&amp;nbsp;   Subscribe now&amp;nbsp;   The podcast is also available on the following platforms:\u202fApple Podcasts,\u202fSpotify,\u202fPlayerFM,\u202fAmazon Music,\u202fYouTube&amp;nbsp;   Podcast presenter:\u202fRuth Jackson\u202f&amp;nbsp;Podcast producer:\u202fVimbai Chigwangwa \u202f &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Active Generosity Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/555002","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40772935\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200557610"}