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Beyond Training: What Does It Take to Unlock Potential
On 31 August 2026, our ARISE Centre Coordinator and PFP Academy Lead in Kenya, Godwin Odhiambo, attended the World Bank High-Level Dialogue on the Future of Development, co-hosted by the World Bank Group, African Development Bank Group and Islamic Development Bank. The dialogue explored the theme “Delivering Results for More and Better Jobs in a Changing Development Landscape.” Godwin Odhiambo, ARISE Centre Coordinator and PFP Academy Lead in Kenya Reflecting on the discussio
Six Months On: How Water is Supporting New Opportunities in Olobelibel
In June 2026, we shared an update on how the Olobelibel Borehole Project was changing access to water in the community, with early results including 90 kg of beans harvested and sold for KSh 18,000. Since then, the story has continued to develop. Further harvests, income from agricultural production and daily water access for livestock show the connections between reliable water, productive livelihoods and income. The borehole now provides clean, reliable water for over 500 h
Longido Water Challenge
The Longido Water Challenge is a 20 km walking experience taking place from 1st to 31st October 2026, inspired by the distance women in Longido, Tanzania walk to collect water. By carrying a 20-litre jerry can for 20 km, you’ll experience a small part of this journey while helping raise awareness and support for sustainable water solutions. We’re inviting you to take on the challenge and aim to raise a minimum of £100 through your personal fundraising page. Together, we’re ai
Building Differently: What Osupukiai Is Teaching Us About Sustainable Development
When we began working in Osupukiai in 2021, access to water was one of the community's biggest priorities. During periods of drought, women and children could travel up to 15km in search of water. Livestock, central to both Maasai culture and household livelihoods, were increasingly affected as traditional water sources dried up. Working with the community, we invested in a solar-powered borehole, 20,000-litre storage system and water kiosk. A woman fetches water from the com
Empowering Women Through Community Education
This year, we are celebrating 160 women who have graduated from eight community learning centres through the Enkakenya Sidai Initiative in Kajiado County. The women have gained knowledge and skills in adult literacy, sexual and reproductive health, menstrual health, family planning and entrepreneurship, strengthening their ability to make informed choices and pursue opportunities. Enkakenya Sidai Initiatives graduates celebrating their achievement. The achievement was marked
Building a Future in Rebecca Cheptegei's Memory
In Endebess, Kenya, where Ugandan long-distance and marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei lived, a new vision is taking shape in her memory through the Rebecca Cheptegei Empowerment Centre. Rebecca represented her country on the international stage before her life was tragically cut short in September 2024, at the age of 33. The Centre will create a space for people in her community to learn, build skills and pursue new opportunities. Photo: Narnabi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Unlocking Potential: Stronger Futures Together
On 26 June 2026, Arise Centre hosted its Annual Open Day, bringing together trainees, alumni, community members, government representatives, partners and teams from across PFP to celebrate what becomes possible when people have access to practical skills, the right support and opportunities to put their potential into action. A major highlight of the day was the live skills demonstrations, where trainees and alumni showcased what they had learned across different trades. The
Turning Waste into Value: Young Innovators Driving Change on Remba Island
On Remba Island in Homa Bay County, young people are turning organic waste into opportunity through an innovative Black Soldier Fly (BSF) project that transforms discarded organic material into animal feed and organic fertiliser. Led by Tumaini CBO through the Sustainable Island Biowaste Solution, the initiative offers a practical approach to waste management while creating opportunities for young people to develop skills and explore enterprise. Examining organic waste collec
Growing skills and supporting learners through school social enterprises in Endebess
In May 2026, we provided starter kits to school clubs in Endebess to help learners establish vegetable gardens as social enterprises that support learning and their wider communities. Delayed rains meant most schools planted in June and July. As the new school term begins this week, learners will start transplanting and caring for their crops, with the first harvests expected in November and December. Seedlings growing in a nursery bed as part of the school social enterprise
Up to 20 Kilometres for Water: The Reality Facing Women in Longido
Longido District lies in northern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border. Home to pastoralist Maasai communities, the district is characterised by a rocky, semi-arid landscape where rainfall is limited and reliable sources of water are few. Cattle grazing across the dry, rocky landscape of Longido. For communities living across this area, access to safe water remains one of the most pressing challenges, with minimal rainfall and limited water sources. The water available is oft
Strengthening Impact Through Partnership at the Arise Centre
On 17 June, the Arise Centre welcomed Molly Ochar, Homa Bay County Health Coordinator, together with Innocent Wanjala and Michael Kadasia from Marie Stopes Kenya, for a courtesy visit to learn more about the Centre's programmes, engage with trainees, meet women entrepreneurs and see how practical skills are creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods. Representatives from the Homa Bay County Department of Health and Marie Stopes Kenya during their courtesy visit to the Arise
Why Local Fundraising Matters
The Power of Partnership At PFP, we believe that the strongest development solutions come from communities themselves. One recent opportunity demonstrated the value of local fundraising and the importance of supporting local organisations to access resources for their own ideas and priorities. Our Partnerships and Innovations Manager, Caren, recently reflected on PFP Africa Trust’s support for Tumaini Youth Group, a community-based organisation on Remba Island, and their succ
Strengthening Community Health in Endebess
At the beginning of June, thirty Community Health Promoters (CHPs) from 10 community health units gathered in Endebess for a capacity-building programme, representing another positive step in expanding community health coverage. The CHPs during the capacity-building programme The training was officially opened by the Sub-County Medical Officer of Health (MOH), Dr Lasoi, who reaffirmed her support for the PFP programme and its work within the community. Also present were four
Water Engineering Trainees Bring Running Water to the Arise Centre Kitchen
The Arise Centre kitchen now has fully functioning running water after Water Engineering trainees successfully connected the Centre's main water tank to the kitchen under the direct supervision of their trainer. The newly connected kitchen sink, now supplied with running water following the trainees' installation. Every trainee played an active role in the installation, gaining practical, hands-on experience while contributing to an improvement that will benefit the Centre ev
Creating Space for Honest Conversations at the ARISE Centre
Supporting young people means looking beyond education and skills development. It also means creating safe spaces where they feel heard, supported and able to talk openly about the challenges they face. With this in mind, Powering Dreams recently facilitated a Counselling and Focus Group Engagement at the PFP ARISE Centre. The session brought students together to explore topics including mental well-being, relationships, financial pressures, and academic resilience in a safe
Restoring Hope: Building Stronger Starts for Children Through the Back to School, Back to Hope Programme
Caregivers and children during the three-day capacity- building programme. From 20 to 22 May, we welcomed ten caregivers to a three-day capacity-building training under our Back to School, Back to Hope Programme, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills needed to give children a healthier, safer and more hopeful start in life. Led by experts from the Ministry of Health, the Children's Department, and the Environment and Conservation Office, the training gave car
Our Pathway to Lasting Change:
Why We Believe in Handshakes, Not Handouts We often talk about PFP's Pathway to Lasting Change and our Handshakes Not Handouts principle. But what do they actually mean, and why are they so important? At Power for the People, we believe that lasting change doesn't come from providing short-term solutions. It comes from working alongside communities, listening to their priorities and giving them the tools, knowledge and opportunities to shape their own future. That's what we m
June Virtual Donor Update
This June 2026 donor update shares progress across our projects, key achievements and the impact being made in the communities we serve, with appreciation for continued donor support. Missed the update? Catch up by watching the video below! Highlights from our June 2026 donor update, showcasing project progress and community impact
Why Listening Still Matters
Our CEO, Janine Edwards, reflects on her recent field visit to Kenya. Earlier this year, I spent time with our team, partners and communities across Kenya as part of a field visit for Power for the People. These visits are always a privilege. They provide an opportunity to step away from reports and Zoom calls and reconnect with the people, places and partnerships that make our work possible. Reflecting on the trip afterwards, three themes stayed with me. They were not necess
Strengthening Youth Voices and Health Systems at the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference
In June 2026, our Innovations and Partnerships Manager, Caren Okombo and Programmes Manager (East Africa), Betty Achieng, joined hundreds of policymakers, researchers, donors, implementers and young people at the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa. A panel session at the 9th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent and Youth SRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa. The conference provided a powerful platform for learning, collaboration and reflecti
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