People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Resilience & Challenge - Recipe for a Good Life
My Guest is Nell Gardyne, a young 98 year old born on the West Coat. Father owned hotel in Kumara. Mother died when Nell was 4, and all eight children sent to care with Nell to Nazareth House on Brougham Street, Christchurch, a Catholic institution established by the Sisters of Nazareth in 1905, both a home for girls and an orphanage at that time. Her story is one of resilience in spite of many challenges along the way. Sight impaired, Nell continues to lead an active life in her own home.
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People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - New Zealand Federation of Women's Institutes
Guest Fay Leonard joined Women’s Institute in 1998, following her mother being a member in Otira years before. Faye remembered the speakers, competitions, baking and outings that her mother enjoyed, and so when Fay learnt WI coming out of recess in Kaiapoi, was quick to join. In 2018 she became National President. During her four years in that role, a highlight was the celebration in February 2021 of WI's 100 years in New Zealand. Host Stuart will also talk a recent visit to Tonga and Samoa.
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People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Crossway Community
Joohong Kim was born in a rural district of South Korea where the farmers harvested rice. At age 13, he moved to Seoul where he completed his schooling. He was baptised at age 17. Joohong attended University obtaining a Diploma in Taxation as well as a Master's Degree in Science and also studied engineering. After moving to Christchurch in 2000, he studied Theology at Fuller Seminary and :Laidlaw College and was ordained into the Methodist Church. He is Presbyter of Crossway Community Church.
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People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Reliance on Social Services in Christchurch
Jill Hawkey is ED of Christchurch Central Methodist Mission, grew up in Christchurch, studied social work at Massey. Has always had an interest in overseas aid and development. Included in her work life, Jill was with Christian World Service and the ACT Alliance in Geneva, a global faith-based coalition operating in more than 120 countries. Jill returned to New Zealand prior to the Chch earthquakes- undertaking earthquake consultancy jobs before taking up her current position in 2014.
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People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Samoa Rotary and Imagine Science
Rotary is very active in Samoa and partnering with a major activity Imagine Science. Firstly hear from a very passionate President of the Club TT and then equally Ruth who founded Imagine Science Samoa giving an opportunity to thousands of students on the basics of STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics
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