Power for the People

In the fifth episode of the PFP KickSpark! podcast, the panel wrap up this second series by un-picking how the change kick-started by an all-important 'handshake' can be sustained into the future.  Join Mark, Caren, Janine and James as they talk about the importance of not only equipping people with skills and opportunities, but also of ownership and participation at the individual and community level in order to sustain change. And mull over what they think success looks lik

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".  Tune in to hear about the training opportunities available to the local community - from tailoring, to 'boda boda' and most recently water engineering. And also how the team is planning t

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!

The latest episode of our KickSpark! Podcast is now live! Listen to our discussion about the importance of our core Handshakes not Handouts development model in the context of implementing local community water projects.