26 min
Breaking the Cycle: From Death to Life in Lwala, Western Kenya Philanthropod - Impact Stories From a Global Community
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In this episode of Philanthropod, host Anubha Rawat sits down with Julius Mbeya, the co-CEO of Lwala Community Alliance, to discuss the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the region of Lwala in Western Kenya.
Julius takes us back to a time known as the 'cycle of death,' when the HIV pandemic ravaged the community, leading to an overwhelming number of funerals, tragic loss of children before the age of five and mothers dying while attempting to give birth.
Julius shares the inspiring story of the founders of Lwala Community Alliance, known as the 'sons of Lwala,' who were determined to honour their parents' dream of improving healthcare access for their community. These two men seized the opportunity to study medicine abroad but made a promise to their community to never forget about them. This promise led them to establish the first hospital in the area.
As the Co-CEO of Lwala Community Alliance, Julius's own journey compelled him to work for the organisation. He sees his role as a way of giving back to the community that invested in him and is deeply passionate about contributing to the growth of Lwala Community Alliance.
Julius takes us on a journey of the organisation's growth and impact. From the dream of a father and his two sons, to an army of staff, partners and Community Health Workers (who are trained, supervised, equipped with the necessary tools and paid) to government adoption. The impact is evident with a significant reduction in under-five mortality rates, a 98% immunisation rate, and 99% of women giving birth in health facilities.
The cycle of death has been replaced with a cycle of life.
Join Anubha Rawat as she delves into the inspiring journey of Lwala Community Alliance and Julius Mbeya, uncovering the incredible impact they have on the health and well-being of the community.
For more about Lwala Community Alliance, visit their website: https://lwala.org/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Philanthropod, host Anubha Rawat sits down with Julius Mbeya, the co-CEO of Lwala Community Alliance, to discuss the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the region of Lwala in Western Kenya.
Julius takes us back to a time known as the 'cycle of death,' when the HIV pandemic ravaged the community, leading to an overwhelming number of funerals, tragic loss of children before the age of five and mothers dying while attempting to give birth.
Julius shares the inspiring story of the founders of Lwala Community Alliance, known as the 'sons of Lwala,' who were determined to honour their parents' dream of improving healthcare access for their community. These two men seized the opportunity to study medicine abroad but made a promise to their community to never forget about them. This promise led them to establish the first hospital in the area.
As the Co-CEO of Lwala Community Alliance, Julius's own journey compelled him to work for the organisation. He sees his role as a way of giving back to the community that invested in him and is deeply passionate about contributing to the growth of Lwala Community Alliance.
Julius takes us on a journey of the organisation's growth and impact. From the dream of a father and his two sons, to an army of staff, partners and Community Health Workers (who are trained, supervised, equipped with the necessary tools and paid) to government adoption. The impact is evident with a significant reduction in under-five mortality rates, a 98% immunisation rate, and 99% of women giving birth in health facilities.
The cycle of death has been replaced with a cycle of life.
Join Anubha Rawat as she delves into the inspiring journey of Lwala Community Alliance and Julius Mbeya, uncovering the incredible impact they have on the health and well-being of the community.
For more about Lwala Community Alliance, visit their website: https://lwala.org/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 min