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This series tells the story of UNRRA, The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, the first and largest international aid effort in human history. It's told through the eyes and letters of one of its staff, 29 year old Australian girl, Betty Souter. Few people now living have ever heard of UNRRA or the extraordinary urgent work it performed as the tide of World War 2 turned in favour of the allied nations. Millions upon countless millions of people were displaced, starving and homeless. They had no water, no power, and no hope. Interestingly, It’s a story that’s just as relevant today as our world faces its own challenges of political divisions, inequities, hunger, pandemic, and impending displacements of whole populations due to changing climate and rising sea levels.
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Bet reflects on being a wealthy 'long-nosed spider', the rigours faced by the next arrivals from Shanghai, and a big night out on the town. (Image: The UNNRA crew mightn't look like fun lovers - but you'd be wrong to think so.
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Great episode Woz! Mum sounded like she is really relaxing into the adventure now. Especially loved the featured tune this time. I have a memory of dad singing this song to me/us sitting on his knee....Choo choo chiboogie😊
Tuesday May 18, 2021
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