In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Fola Komolafe MBE, CEO of World Vision UK, the UK branch of the world’s largest international children’s charity.
Fola reflects on her journey of faith, leadership and generosity, shaped by growing up in Nigeria, where she saw poverty first-hand, and witnessing generosity modelled by her family and church.
Fola shares openly about leading World Vision UK during a time of global crisis - including the world's worst humanitarian crisis in Sudan - aid cuts and economic uncertainty and how generosity, partnership and faith continue to sustain both the organisation and its supporters.
This episode explores:
- how faith shapes generosity, leadership and stewardship
- responding to global poverty and humanitarian crises amid aid cuts
- the power of child sponsorship and small acts of generosity
“What’s in your hand? What’s the seed that you can sow? And then watch God turn that seed into something marvellous that you could never have imagined.”
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Fola’s favourite Bible verses on generosity:
‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.’ Proverbs 31:8–9 (NIV)
‘I can do all things through him who gives me strength.’ Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for Fola and World Vision UK
- for provision and wisdom to meet increasing global need
- for vulnerable children in the hardest-to-reach communities
- for the continued support of children in Sudan via the Sudan appeal from World Vision UK, as the crisis marks its third year this month
Download the transcript for episode 4
Related links:
World Vision UK's partner profile page
World Vision UK's Sudan appeal
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Ruth Jackson
Ruth leads the PR and Communications for Stewardship, which she joined in April 2022.
She has over 25 years’ marketing communications experience across a range of sectors, including higher education, technology and the arts, both business- and customer-facing.
Ruth worships and serves at C3 Church in Cambridge, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, a dog and a cat. When she’s not at her desk, you might find her rowing on the River Cam, in a ballet class or out for a walk.
She supports causes that are focused on alleviating global poverty and injustice, with a particular interest in supporting vulnerable children.
