Welcome to the PFP KickSpark podcast!
We’ve recently launched a new series exploring the core Power for the People philosophy – Handshakes not Handouts. And while you’re waiting for new episodes to drop, why not catch up on Series 1 discussing the vital importance of clean electricity. In each KickSpark! episode we bring you expert insights and practical solutions that have empowered the communities PFP works with.
Series 1: clean electricity
Episode 1: Remba Island
In this first episode, we discuss how access to reliable, affordable, clean electricity has transformed lives on Remba Island in Kenya’s Lake Victoria. Presented by PFP Chair of Trustees James Stewart, he is joined today by Tom Guda (National Chair of Kenya’s Beach Management Units), Caren Okombo (PFP Project Manager), and Nasrin Sharifi (PFP Founder and Director of DREAM EP Global Energy Kenya.
Episode 2: Clean electricity and access to Education
In episode 2, 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. Featuring Eunice Owino (Founder of Centre for Women’s Empowerment in Technology), Caren Okombo (PFP Kenya Programmes Manager) and Janine Edwards (PFP CEO).
Episode 3: Clean electricity and access to healthcare
In this episode, we discuss the way in which access to clean electricity can transform healthcare outcomes. Hear from James Phiri, 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. PFP CEO Janine Edwards also shines a light on how clean electricity is enabling improvements to menstrual and reproductive health.
Episode 4: Impact of clean electricity on sustainable development
In episode 4, 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.
Episode 5: Safeguarding Tomorrow – investing in renewable energy and sustainable fuels
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? In this episode 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 energy sources is vital.
Series 2: Handshakes not handouts
Episode 1: introducing ‘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 local implementation.
Episode 2: in focus – Water
In episode two our guests discuss the importance of our core Handshakes not Handouts development model in the context of implementing crucial local community water projects.
