Drive Time Show Podcast 31-07-2025: Child Poverty & Germany’s 100 Mosques

Join Raheel Ahmad and Zafir Ahmad for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Child Poverty' and 'Germany’s 100 Mosques’. Child Poverty Britain is facing a hidden crisis, with millions of children living in poverty and don't have enough food, clothes, or stability. Harsh welfare rules and growing costs of living are making life very hard for families in need. Join us as we look at the real effects of child poverty and why we need to act instantly to protect the future generation. Germany’s 100 Mosques Discover the story behind one of Germany’s most inspiring religious projects — The 100 Mosques Plan by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Started in 1989 by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, this bold initiative is transforming Germany’s spiritual landscape — one mosque at a time. Join us as we discuss the vision, the challenges, the progress, and the powerful community spirit driving it all. Guests: Professor Brid Featherstone -  Professor of Social Work at the University of Huddersfield and a leading voice on child poverty’s role in driving social care intervention rates across the UK. Dr.Keetie Roelen - She is a Senior Research Fellow and Co-Deputy Director at the Centre for the Study of Global Development, Open University. Lubna Bilal Kahlon - Serving as national general sec & vice president Mubashra Ilyas - Architect of Khadijah Mosque Berlin Profession: Masters in science of architecture in 2007 Work experience 18 years Hammad Ahmed - National secretary Properties (Jaidad) Producers: Noreen Niaz and Anila Syed-Usman