Welcome to the PfP KickSpark podcast where we explore the transformative role of clean electricity in sustainable development. Join us as we explore inspiring stories and simple but ground-breaking innovations that illuminate the path towards a brighter, greener future for poor communities. In each episode we’ll bring you expert insights and practical solutions that have empowered the communities Power for the People works with.
Episode 1: Remba Island.
In this 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 this episode, 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.
