Voices from Our Village
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Karibu to the Kenya Connect Podcast Series! Kenya Connect is working to enrich and empower education for students, teachers and parents at 63 partner public schools in rural Kenya. Our multi-pronged approach breaks down barriers to education through providing Reusable Sanitary Pad Kits, clean water, and health and hygiene programs while also bridging the digital divide, providing a robust library and literacy program, reducing teen pregnancy and gender-based violence through the girl/boy empowerment program and providing enriching Teacher Professional Development. Tune in to hear about our programs and the beneficiaries we serve. Each 15 minute podcast is lively, entertaining and inspiring. Happy listening!
For more information about Kenya Connect visit www.kenyaconnect.org or follow us on social media.
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S3E5 Learning about KC's Work
We hosted a team of secondary school students who were interested in Kenya Connects work, including the Wings Poa Reusable Sanitary Pad Program. The students were inspired by our work and are…
S3E4 Happy Earth Month!
Members of Kenya Connect's Environmental Clubs are joined by Eco Champion Brian Mateli, who oversees the clubs, and a club patron. Learn about the clubs' activities and how it is inspiring a new…
S3E3 KC5K and Running to Read: Do Good and Feel Good!
Executive Director, USA Sharon Runge and US Board Members Blair Villa and Lindsay Kincaid are the special guests on "Voices from Our Village." They are joined by Patrick Munguti and Cyrus Wambua to…
S3E2 The Power of a Read Aloud!
Join library team Esther Muinde and Rael Mutunge as they share the power of a Read Aloud. This episode also features three champion readers, Regina, Miriam and Ian, who share what it's like to be a…
S3E1 From Kenya to Singapore: The Champion KIlembwa Lobster Team
This is a must listen of the World Robotics Olympiad Lobster Team sharing their reflections from their journey to Singapore to compete in the International Competition.
S2E9 Our First Kid Podcast!
During the school break, Cyrus Wambua was joined by a group of students in the Kenya Connect podcast studio. It was the first time for these students to see the studio and to learn how the podcast…
S2E8 From Beneficiaries to Staff Members: Rael and Brian's Reflections
Six of Kenya Connect staff members attended Kenya Connect partner schools and benefitted from some of our programs. This episode highlight Brian Mateli and Rael Mutunge's experience with the PenPal…
S2E7 Teachers are at the Heart of Learning
In celebration of World Teacher's Day, we have a special podcast hosted by Patrick Munguti, Director of Education and Technology. Patrick talks with Kenya Connect's Coordinator of Quality Education…
S2E6 LitMoms: Building Literacy and Strong Families
Listen to three women who are part of Kenya Connect's LitMom program. They will share insights about the program and how the income generation component is making a difference for them and their…
S2E5 Screening for Hearing Loss Helps Keep Children In-School: A partnership with the Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss
As you tune into this special episode, please realize you can hear it. As you will learn, not all children are born with full hearing abilities. Kenya Connect is partnering with the Global Foundation…
S2E4 Memory Keepers Project
In June, Kenya Connect partnered with LitWorld to pilot the Memory Keepers story and writing project with secondary school students. This program was implemented by visiting Gupta Family Foundation…
S2E3 Voices of our TSF Professionals
Kenya Connect partners with The School Fund, a non-profit that supports students with scholarships for secondary school. Tune-in to hear three graduates of the TSF program who have graduated from…
S2E2 Reflection by Elders on Village Life
Enjoy hearing the reflections of village elders Justus Ngila and Raphael Thyaka. They talk about life and education in Wamunyu.
S2E1 World Robotics Champions!
Meet Angela, Winnie and Magdaline, the Kenyan World Robotics Olympiad Champions! Their lively conversation gives you a glimpse how they went from never using a computer to robotics champion with the…
S1E12 Episode 12: Giving Thanks
We are grateful for our superstar staff, our partner teachers, parents, and students, and the many donors who make our work possible. Tune into this heartfelt podcast to hear how members of our…
S1E11 Episode 11: PenPal Program Connects Students
Kenya Connect was founded with as a PenPal program to connect children from around the world. Over 20 years later, Kenya Connect students and students from around the world are sharing their lives…
S1E10 Episode 10: Teacher Professional Development
Quality Education is at the forefront of our work. Teachers make all the difference and at Kenya Connect, we have been providing enriching and robust professional development programs to provide…
S1E9 Episode 9: Voices From Our Village: Why Investing in Community Led NGOs is a Catalyst for Change
Join guest host, Waihiga Muturi, Africa Program Advisor for Global Giving in this podcast on the importance of Community Led NGOs. He was joined by Judge Peter Herbert, Political Activist and…
S1E8 Episode 8: Voices from our Village: HerShot Photography!
Creating pathways for students is one of our pillars. With the support of HerShot led by Nataki Hewling, girls at the Mbaikini Girls School are learning about photography. Tune in to hear about this…
S1E7 Episode 7: Voices from our Village: Girl/Boy Empowerment Program
In this episode, listeners will learn about Kenya Connect's work to decrease unplanned teen pregnancy and gender-based violence through the Girl/Boy Empowerment Program, Parent Program and Advocacy…
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Voices from Our Village has published 26 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.
Voices from Our Village is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 14m.
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