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“It’s about helping my community as well as earning an income”: COVID-19 sparks a new generation of young entrepreneurs in Kenya
Through youth entrepreneurship training facilitated by AKF, Lucy Nyawira is running two businesses from her home in Mtomondoni village in Kenya
“I love being among those who give children a solid start in life”: the teacher training opportunities strengthening early childhood development in coastal Kenya
Meet the inspiring teachers giving young children the best possible start in life with support from the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
Mobile health clinics in rural Kenya
Dr. Lipesa is part of a group of medical professionals who bring health services to people in remote areas of Kenya. Follow Dr. Lipesa and his colleagues as they transform an unused rural health centre into a bustling hub of triage and treatment, creating a crucial link between underserved communities and the public health care system.
The family man: Challenging gender norms in Kenya
In David's rural community in Kenya, most people see parenting and caregiving as a woman’s role. But David is an engaged father to his two daughters, and made sure his wife Ruth had the support and professional care she needed during her pregnancy.
Community health volunteers in Kenya and Tanzania
Joyce and Nelly are community health volunteers who provide lifesaving information about maternal and child health in their communities, and ensure community members can access the care they need. This film follows Joyce as she makes home and clinic visits to newborns in Tanzania, and Nelly as she makes a home visit to discuss family planning in her community.
