In this conversation, John sits down with Dr. Andrew Browning, an obstetrician-gynecologist who has devoted his life to improving maternal health in Africa, with a particular focus on fistula surgery. He has collaborated with Dr. Catherine Hamlin and is the founder of the Barbara May Foundation. It is a fascinating, moving, and at times humorous conversation that not only delves into Andrew's experiences in Africa but also touches on broader issues such as the nature of charity, the hidden cost of affluence, and the role of Christ as a source of motivation. From Ethiopia to Sierra Leone and from Tanzania to Togo, Dr. Andrew Browning has dedicated nearly two decades to helping women affected by obstetric fistulas - a debilitating condition resulting from obstructed childbirth. Andrew began his journey in Africa in the 1990s, working alongside the late Dr. Catherine Hamlin. Since then, he has founded the Barbara May Foundation, which has built hospitals, trained staff, and established programs both to treat and prevent fistulas among some of the world's most disadvantaged women. Andrew provides an account of his life in his recent memoir, 'A Doctor in Africa'. To donate to the Barbara May foundation go to https://barbaramayfoundation.com/how-can-i-help/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues. John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; "You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate." If you value this discussion and want to see more like it, make sure you subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnYSEGViOnb7k8ezUaWUww?sub_confirmation=1 And stay right up to date with all the conversations by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/ Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnAndersonAC Follow John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnandersonac Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnandersonac/ Support the channel: https://johnanderson.net.au/support/ Website: https://johnanderson.net.au/ Podcast: https://johnanderson.net.au/podcasts/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://barbaramayfoundation.com/how-can-i-help/