Listen to us
Stories from our community.
Episodes
30 episodes
Episode 14. Kindness and Friendship
In this episode, a child reflects on friendship, kindness, and the challenges of relationships at school, alongside moments of learning, performance, and change.The conversation explores what kindness means and how people can change when...
Episode 13. Learning and Fun at School
In this final reflective episode, a child looks back on their experience of taking part in a recording project, sharing thoughts on school, learning, and favourite activities.The conversation highlights curiosity and confidence, with the...
Episode 12. School, Friends and Dreams
In this episode, a child shares stories from home, school, and everyday life, moving between humour, reflection, and personal experience.The conversation begins with a family moment about changing a bed and helping with shopping, followe...
Episode 11. Friendship and Helping People
In this energetic episode, children introduce themselves, share interests, and explore ideas about helping others, friendship, and future life choices. The conversation moves from simple introductions and fun facts to deeper reflections on kind...
Episode 10. Calm Voices Help Tricky Situations
A group activity unfolds where children search for hidden messages placed around the space and share their thoughts into a microphone. The prompts focus on bravery, calm communication, inclusion, curiosity about others, listening, and kindness ...
Episode 09. What we learned
What does kindness look like through the eyes of children? In this heartwarming episode, young people share their ideas about being kind, helping others, and making sure everyone feels included.Through stories from school, the children d...
Episode 08. School, Friendship & Feelings
In this thoughtful episode, Tyra shares her experiences of school life, friendship, and the challenges that come with getting along with others. She talks honestly about playground disagreements, the ups and downs of friendships, and the role c...
Episode 07. Jokes, Chats & Fun
What happens when children take over the microphones? In this playful and unpredictable episode, friends share jokes, riddles, favourite things, family memories, talents, and plenty of laughter.From bald men in rivers and salads that are...
Episode 06. The I like Game (pt.2)
In this episode, children share the things they enjoy most, from football, swimming, computer games, and playing with friends to oranges, bananas, ice-cold drinks, new shoes, and warm weather.As the conversation unfolds, one child reflec...
Episode 05. The I like Game
What do children love most? In this fun-filled episode, a group of young voices share the things that make them happy, from chicken goujons, ice cream, and sunny days to cycling, dancing, sleeping, shopping, and spending time with friends.<...
Episode 04. How to make someone feel welcome
In this episode of United Voices, Averil and Nuandeh explore what kindness, friendship, and belonging mean to children. Through thoughtful questions and personal stories, they discuss the people who make them feel cared for, from parents and si...
Episode 03. Kids doing interviews
In this joyful episode of United Voices, the children take over as interviewers and put their friends, educators, and family members in the hot seat. From favourite foods and weekend adventures to Christmas plans and funny stories, their questi...
Episode 02. The Bully Became Kind
In this episode of United Voices, children use storytelling, drama, and imagination to explore friendship, kindness, helping others, and solving problems together. Through stories about bullying, standing up for others, making new friends, help...
Episode 01 United Voices Podcast (Series 2)
In the first episode of United Voices, children share their ideas about friendship, kindness, belonging, and what it means to feel welcome. Through honest conversations, stories, and reflections, they remind us that creating inclusive communiti...
Episode 16. Ending words
This episode closes the Listen to Us Project with a mix of gratitude, pride, and honest emotion.You hear the group reflecting on their time together. There is laughter, appreciation, and a clear sense of connection. The facilitator names...
Episode 15 What we Learned Together
This episode is full of imagination, ambition, and a strong sense of who this young voice wants to become.We hear a child mapping out the future in real time. A guard who helps people and listens when it matters most. A singer ready for ...
Episode 14 Confidence & Teamwork
This episode captures a warm and honest conversation with Alice as she reflects on her time in the Listen to Us Project.Alice speaks openly about what she loved most. Baking cookies. Spending time together. The simple joy of being part o...
Episode 13 When I’m 25
This episode from the Listen to Us Project captures a powerful conversation about confidence, identity, and growing up.Romy shares her dream of becoming a dancer and a model. She speaks with clarity about why confidence matters and how i...
Episode 12 Listen to the teacher
This episode brings you into the voice of a child making sense of school, friendships, and everyday ups and downs.Romy introduces herself with confidence. She talks about life in Dublin, what matters in school, and why listening to teach...
Episode 11 Nail Salon Play
This episode drops you straight into the fast, funny rhythm of a big day getting closer.We follow a young girl rushing between plans. Holidays ahead. A communion around the corner. Nails to be done right now. What sounds like a simple er...
Episode 10. Family is Everything
In this episode, Farrah, age eight, shares a warm and honest snapshot of her life between Jordan and Dublin. She talks about family, home, and the small moments that matter most to her.Farrah speaks about celebrating her dad’s birthday, ...
Episode 9. Anti-drugs & Stress talk
This episode brings children’s voices to the centre of everyday challenges many of them face. Through stories about Jacob and Chloe, children explore real situations involving drugs, stress, anger, and friendship. Their responses are honest, pr...
Episode 8. Love hearts wishes
In this episode children share short messages of encouragement, kindness, and support for the people around them. Each voice brings a small reminder about how words can help someone feel stronger, safer, and valued.The children speak abo...
Episode 7. What should you do If someone bullies you
In this episode children take part in a storytelling activity where they create two characters from their community. Chloe is nine and a half. She enjoys cooking and gymnastics and spends time with her friends Mia and Charlotte. She lives with ...
Episode 6. Helping People is my Superpower
In this episode Michelle sits down with Alice from CASPr as part of the Daphne Child “Listen to Us” project. The conversation offers a thoughtful look into how one child understands kindness, friendship, and helping others.Alice begins b...