Melissa I just came across to this podcast few months ago, and I can’t tell enough how inspiring it is! Learning about how it really is like to be a UN worker, serving in field missions as peacekeepers, aid workers, medical practitioners and ... has greatly and of course in a positive way changed my opinion about the UN which is frequently blamed for not being helpful enough! Listening to the stories of these UN workers, who literally many times put their own lives, comfort, families and health at the greatest risks, I now know the UN is doing as much as possible to make it easier for many people in poverty, war-torn countries, disease-stricken areas and ... live a better life, though there’s still much to do! and just to put an end to this long comment 😁, I just want to mention one of my favorite episodes, the interview with Agnes Kalibata. This quote by Agnes from that episode has since stuck with me: “We don't have a plan B. We only have one plan. Our planet can take care of itself. It will eject us and move on. But is that where we want to be?” While governments & big corporations are talking about building cities on other planets in the future and stuff, she simply drags our attention to the present reality! Thanks for sharing these inspiring stories with us!

There is a block known as Block 13 in Kakuma Kenya where they aren't being taken care of and they aren't safe. Block 13 is full of LGBTQ+ refugees that came to that camp for safety from their country of Uganda. But how can they be safe in a refugee camp where all the other refugees and workers are homophobes who don't care about the lives of the LGBTQ+ Ugandan refugees. With the terrible things they do to these innocent souls I am surprised they are able to sleep well at night. The people who work for UNHCR needs better workers who listen to the NEEDS of everyone instead of the workers' homophobic ways.

And I lie awake as well, in awe and inspired by the stories shared on this podcast. Thank you for bringing this unique podcast to the airwaves, it’s really important and humbling to hear the work of the people of the UN.

With the great questions and common thread of creating a better world, Melissa Fleming invites us into intimate conversations with the worlds most actionable and compassionate people. I get excited every time a new episode comes out!

AWAKE AT NIGHT unveils the most powerful, inspiring, and touching face of the U.N. I love it!

The stories you hear on the Awake At Night podcast keep me awake at night, in a good way. As a former UN employee, I identified with many of the stories from these amazing people. Keep up the impactful work and bravo!

The people in the world working to help others in our world. The people who put themselves in places that many find difficult and live a life in the face of social division. Good listens.

Fantastic podcasts by my boss Melissa Fleming. I am a UN staff, you would think totally I am totally biased. I am not These are fabulous podcasts which give such an intimate inside to wonderful UN staff. They are incredibly candid and give you such an unusual look into what UN staffers are all about. An absolute MUST listen.

I am so pleased that I discovered this podcast. I'm certain that most of those involved in this work have amazing stories to tell. Prior to this podcast, we could only read in a rare article or book, now we can hear so many more. The podcast is exceptionally well done both interview as well as technical aspect. Highly recommend and hope this will continue for many years as there are so many stories to be told. Thank you.

What keeps me awake at night? This podcast. You should not miss it if you interested in the UN, but particularly about the UN staff who risks their lives for humanity, their leadership and their continued determination to build a better world. Chapeau to Melissa Flemming and her team for creating such an inspiring podcast. The stories will continue to inspire me.

Man hört jeden Tag von Hilfsorganisationen, die überall auf der Welt im Einsatz sind. Manchmal un Ländern, bei denen erst mal nachdenken muss, wo sie eigentlich genau liegen. Die Menschen, die dort helfen, sind zwar so etwas wie humanitäre Helden unserer Zeit, man kennt sie aber nicht. Und sie müssen ja auch gar keine Berühmtheiten sein. Aber das jemand ihre Geschichte erzählt (oder sie selbst erzählen), das ist schon wirklich sehr beeindruckend. Danke für diesen Podcast!

Superlatives don’t do this podcast justice. The very essence of human compassion. Thank you for bringing this stories to the podcast world.

Such an important podcast. Thank you for providing a platform to share these amazing stories.

This is a field I’m interested in and coming across this podcast has been enlightening. Love everything about it! So inspiring and leaves you wanting more.

If you truly want to know about the humanitarian world and what aid workers experience, especially trying to help those affected by armed conflict, listen to this podcast. Melissa Fleming asks the questions you want to know the answers to. I listened the first season which excellent but I was truly moved by the first episode in this new season. Fabrizio Hochschild shares his experience in Bosnia in a way that resonates. Highly recommended listening.

What drives aid workers to risk their lives on the frontlines of the global displacement crisis? This excellent series asks the men and women at work what drives them to do what they do, and, at what personal cost.

I’m a 7th grade social studies teacher in Iowa about to do a unit on the plight of refugees. This is pitch perfect for what it means to serve humanity, especially when you consider nearly 70 million displaced people in our world. DO NOT STOP this work. It is the right work and I would love to share the feedback from the 13 year old kiddos who become inspired by it. I must agree that hearing from the refugees themselves would be powerful, but can absolutely appreciate how tedious that may be to pull off! Well done. Keep going!!

Heartbreaking, inspiring, utterly fascinating.

These deeply personal interviews with seasoned aid workers reveal amazing dedication and sacrifice. Such meaningful work. Such great passion. So critical right now.

These interviews reveal the best of humanity - people who sacrifice stability and family life to serve the victims of war. They are often the victims themselves and absorb terrible traumas of others that haunt them, but also give them deep insights into human resilience in the face of evil.

I really wanted to like this Podcast more. As many people mention, these are reports from very brave people who work for one of the most nobel causes. I understand that this podcast is meant to tell the stories of UNHCR staff. However, I still feel that their fate, considering that they signed up for this type of work, takes away from telling the story of those who have been displaced, and forced to left their homes. For me, by solely focusing on the personal stories of UNHCR staff I feel a great opportunity is missed to educate people about UNHCR’s work, their impact and the importance of assisting refugees.

Fascinating personal accounts from humanitarian aid workers on the front lines of some of the world’s most devastating conflicts. Highly recommend!

One doesn’t think much sometimes about those doing really difficult jobs... working in unimaginable situations. Thanks for sharing their stories.

Gripping stories told by the brave people around the world who risk a lot themselves to help refugees and others forced to leave their homes. To do this work, says one speaker, you need to be "part lawyer, part cowboy, part nun and part nurse".