In episode 4 of our second series of KickSpark, join Caren, Sheaian, Janine and James as they delve into the journey of the PFP Arise Centre in Mbita, Kenya, since its humble beginnings in 2022. Today the panel describes the Centre as "The embodiment of Handshakes not Handouts in practice". Listen to the discussion that brings to life the training opportunities available to the local community - from tailoring, to 'boda boda' and most recently water engineering. And also how the team ar...
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In episode 4 of our second series of KickSpark, join Caren, Sheaian, Janine and James as they delve into the journey of the PFP Arise Centre in Mbita, Kenya, since its humble beginnings in 2022. Today the panel describes the Centre as "The embodiment of Handshakes not Handouts in practice". Listen to the discussion that brings to life the training opportunities available to the local community - from tailoring, to 'boda boda' and most recently water engineering. And also how the team ar...
In episode 4 of our second series of KickSpark, join Caren, Sheaian, Janine and James as they delve into the journey of the PFP Arise Centre in Mbita, Kenya, since its humble beginnings in 2022. Today the panel describes the Centre as "The embodiment of Handshakes not Handouts in practice". Listen to the discussion that brings to life the training opportunities available to the local community - from tailoring, to 'boda boda' and most recently water engineering. And also how the team ar...
In this third episode of KickSpark! series 2, our panel talk to host James about the transformative sustainable farming projects owned by their local communities in Kenya and Uganda. All through the lens of 'handshakes not handouts' in action!
In this second episode of KickSpark! series 2, our guests discuss the importance of our core Handshakes not Handouts development model in the context of implementing local community water projects.
Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of our KickSpark! podcast. During this series we are going to explore PFP’s development model of ‘Handshakes not Handouts’. In this first episode we introduce the Handshakes not Handouts approach, how it works in practice in different communities and challenges that may arise during implementation.
In the pursuit of sustainable development, embracing renewable energy sources becomes paramount. Sustainable options not only provide clean power/fuel but also contribute to environmental preservation, safeguarding the planet for future generations. That all sounds like a good idea but what is the urgency? Today we look at the impact of climate change on the communities Power for the People serves, why clean technologies and approaches underpin PFP’s vision and strategy, and why embracing new...
Welcome to Episode 4 of PfP's Kickspark! We discuss how electricity can be the catalyst for economic sustainable development in some of the most remote communities in Kenya. We talk about how electricity helps access water which creates new farming businesses, improves health and educational outcomes and frees up and empowers women; how reliable electricity lengthens the working day and gives confidence to people to be entrepreneurs.
Welcome to Episode 3 of PFP's Kickspark! where we discuss the way in which access to clean electricity can transform healthcare outcomes. Hear from the CEO of Virtual Doctors on how connectivity enabled by power can quite literally save lives. How access to power gives access to light and water and so lengthens clinical hours and improves hygiene. We also focus on the improvements to menstrual and reproductive health.
Welcome to Episode 2 of PFP's Kickspark! We discuss the way in which access to clean electricity can transform educational outcomes. Hear first hand accounts of how electricity has expanded school hours and enabled access to internet and connectivity in schools in isolated communities for the first time. How it has improved safety and encouraged young girls to come to school.
Welcome to Episode 1 of PfP KickSpark! We discuss the way in the availability of clean electricity has transformed the lives of the people on Remba Island. Remba is a fishing community of 10,000 on a postage stamp island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.
In episode 4 of our second series of KickSpark, join Caren, Sheaian, Janine and James as they delve into the journey of the PFP Arise Centre in Mbita, Kenya, since its humble beginnings in 2022. Today the panel describes the Centre as "The embodiment of Handshakes not Handouts in practice". Listen to the discussion that brings to life the training opportunities available to the local community - from tailoring, to 'boda boda' and most recently water engineering. And also how the team ar...
