Talk Eastern Europe Episode 183: How Czech activism transformed into global humanitarian relief
Jun 14, 2024
50:41
In this episode, Adam and Alexandra start by reviewing some of the latest developments in the region, including the high-level Ukraine Recovery Conference, the results of the European parliamentary elections, and Russian-Armenian relations.
Later, Adam and Nina are joined by Šimon Pánek, the Executive Director and one of the founders of the Czech organization “People in Need”. They discuss Šimon's journey from an activist to the executive director of one of the biggest humanitarian and human rights organizations in Central Europe. They also speak about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the reason why Czechia and its people are one of the key supporters of Ukraine in its fight for national survival.
Check out the People in Need website: https://www.peopleinneed.net/
Support their efforts here: https://www.peopleinneed.net/donate/once
Get the latest news from the region – sign up for the New Eastern Europe Newsletter: https://neweasterneurope.eu/newsletter/
Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope
Later, Adam and Nina are joined by Šimon Pánek, the Executive Director and one of the founders of the Czech organization “People in Need”. They discuss Šimon's journey from an activist to the executive director of one of the biggest humanitarian and human rights organizations in Central Europe. They also speak about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the reason why Czechia and its people are one of the key supporters of Ukraine in its fight for national survival.
Check out the People in Need website: https://www.peopleinneed.net/
Support their efforts here: https://www.peopleinneed.net/donate/once
Get the latest news from the region – sign up for the New Eastern Europe Newsletter: https://neweasterneurope.eu/newsletter/
Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope