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Just Peoples co-founders Johanna de Burca and Christey West chat with inspiring humans who are tackling poverty in their communities across Africa and Asia, about their work, their lives and their peoples.  Together we explore why we should give a buck. Why Give a Buck? is proudly brought to you by Just Peoples, an international nonprofit bringing together global givers and visionary doers to build a world that works for all of us.

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  1. 26 apr.

    Madalitso Chipekwe on leading the way in agri-tech and making farming cool in Malawi

    Madalitso Chipekwe and her university friend Hastings were hitchhiking when a stranger in a BMW changed their lives forever, telling them that agriculture graduates who refuse to farm are the reason Malawi is poor. That blunt conversation sparked Hastings and Mada to form Acades, where, today, they create sustainable livelihoods for youths and food security through skill develpment, financing and agri-tech.  Despite friends dropping out along the way, parents questioning their choices, and supermarkets laughing at their tiny harvests, Madalitso and Hastings kept going, eventually rallying hundreds of young farmers into organised groups with real bargaining power.  In this episode, Madalitso shares how Acades transforms the way young Malawians see farming, from something dirty and hopeless into a viable, even cool, path to prosperity, and how she's determined that Malawi won't miss the AI train the way it missed the Industrial Revolution. Give a Buck? Learn more about Madalitso's work and donate to support her in empowering young Malawian farmers at justpeoples.org/leaders/madalitso

    Madalitso Chipekwe on leading the way in agri-tech and making farming cool in Malawi

  2. 2024-09-30

    Semerian Sankori on preserving Maasai heritage and land while advancing opportunities for women

    Semerian, a Maasai woman, remembers her grandmother’s stories of a time when Maasai pastoralists roamed freely, before the post-colonial era brought sweeping changes to their ancient lifestyle. In this episode, Semerian shares some of the painful shifts Maasai have faced over the past few decades, and how they are working to preserve their rich and vibrant cultural heritage. Beyond these existential challenges, Semerian also highlights the specific obstacles Maasai women face, like early marriages and gender-based poverty, and how she's working to create meaningful change for Maasai women and girls.  Give a Buck? Learn more about Semerian Sankori's work and donate to support her in empowering Maasai women here: justpeoples.org/leaders/semerian

    Semerian Sankori on preserving Maasai heritage and land while advancing opportunities for women

  3. 2024-09-01

    Grace Ongong'a on empowering women within deeply patriarchal systems

    Grace Ongong'a grew up in a typical polygamous family in rural Kenya, with one father, six mothers, and 24 siblings. In Grace's community, girls are expected to leave school as soon as they find a husband, marry young, and start families. But fortunately for Grace, her parents believed in her right to education and independence. After becoming a teacher and spending eight transformative years abroad, Grace returned home on a mission! In this episode Grace describes how she's empowering other women in her hometown to break free from traditional roles, combat domestic violence, and gain skills for self-sufficiency. Give a Buck? Learn more about Grace Ongong'a's work and donate to support her in empowering Kenyan women here: justpeoples.org/leaders/grace

    Grace Ongong'a on empowering women within deeply patriarchal systems

  4. 2024-07-01

    Bright Shitemi on tackling the mental health crisis in Africa

    Bright Shitemi experienced depression and suicidal ideation as a young man following the traumatic aftermath of a family member's attempted suicide when he was a child. He learned firsthand how mental health is treated by Kenyan society and how people suffering are stigmatised, marginalised and even criminalised. In this episode, Bright shares how he came back from the brink and began working to bring mental illness out of the shadows so that every Kenyan can safely share how they're feeling and access professional and dignified healthcare and support through the pioneering non-profit he founded, Mental 360. He's an inspiring man on a beautiful, and very human, journey. Give a Buck? Learn more about Bright Shitemi's work and how you can donate to support him in providing access to mental healthcare to all Kenyans here: justpeoples.org/leaders/bright

    Bright Shitemi on tackling the mental health crisis in Africa

  5. 2024-06-01

    Lea Kilenga on surviving and thriving with Sickle Cell Disease

    Lea Kilenga has sickle cell disease, which causes daily pain and difficulties. But that didn't stop her from harassing Kenya's Head of Non-communicable Diseases via daily WhatsApp messages, until he started listening to her! In this episode, Lea shares with us how a girl from a small coastal village in Kenya, where 24% of the local population carries sickle cell, is persuading global health institutions, as well as her own government, to make sickle cell disease a health priority and ensure all patients have access to beautiful, fulfilling lives. Through her own painful and powerful life experiences, Lea illustrates what life is like for patients and the future she's creating for them, herself, and -she hopes one day - her own children. Give a Buck? Learn more about Lea Kilenga's work and donate to support her in improving the lives of sickle cell patients here: justpeoples.org/leaders/lea

    Lea Kilenga on surviving and thriving with Sickle Cell Disease

  6. 2024-05-01

    Florence Namaganda on creating a truly inclusive society for children with disabilities.

    Florence Namaganda, Ugandan founder of Mukisa Foundation, shares her journey as a neuro-pediatric therapist and physiotherapist who first encountered children with disabilities on her first day at medical school, a moment that left a profound impact on her. Christey and Johanna chat with Florence about her need to comprehend why these children with disabilities were segregated from mainstream society and how her investigations revealed a troubling reality: many parents believed their children's disabilities were the result of witchcraft, or punishment for wrongdoing. Florence shares her passionate determination to change this narrative and how through Mukisa Foundation she has supported over 4,000 children living with disabilities across Uganda. She also discusses her wider vision of creating an inclusive society where people with disabilities can really thrive, starting within their families. Give a Buck Learn more about Florence's work and donate to support her in delivering holistic support to disabled Ugandan children and their families by visiting  justpeoples.org/leaders/florence

    Florence Namaganda on creating a truly inclusive society for children with disabilities.

  7. 2024-04-01

    Jean Michel Habineza on genocide, the power of debate, and strategies for humans to live in peace

    Jean Michel Habineza grew up in the wake of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, one of the gravest atrocities in recent human history, where almost overnight friends and neighbours became deadly enemies. Jean Michel is part of the movement to bring Rwanda back to a state of genuine, lasting peace. In this episode Jean Michel details the steps that can lead normal people to become capable of genocide, and how to reconcile former enemies when resentment and trauma levels are sky high. He also describes how to achieve peace through empowering people to debate the most contentious issues, without conflict. He is full of wisdom as well as practical advice that the world needs to hear right now; at the international level, between ethnic groups, and regular people trying to communicate with beloved family members with opposing opinions.  Give a Buck? Learn more about Jean Michel's work and donate to support him in promoting critical thinking, and peaceful and healthy societies and families here: justpeoples.org/leaders/jean-michel

    Jean Michel Habineza on genocide, the power of debate, and strategies for humans to live in peace

  8. 2024-03-01

    Mercy Kafotokoza on preventing maternal and child deaths in Malawi with nurses on bikes

    Johanna and Christey speak with Mercy Kafotokoza, the midwife and nurse tackling Malawi's alarming maternal and infant mortality rate head-on! Mercy discusses how she trains nurses and midwives to ride off-road motorbikes so they can ride over rugged terrain to treat the furthest away patients. She also provides an overview of the complex cultural context she works in where consulting witch doctors is the norm, and how lack of education around maternal health leads many women to hide their pregnancies in fear. Mercy also describes how her powerful nurses and midwives use culturally appropriate techniques (like song and dance!) to educate, treat and ultimately save thousands of women and children in rural Malawi. You'll love her! Give a Buck! Learn more about Mercy's work and donate to support her in reaching more mums and their babies here: justpeoples.org/leaders/mercy

    Mercy Kafotokoza on preventing maternal and child deaths in Malawi with nurses on bikes
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Just Peoples co-founders Johanna de Burca and Christey West chat with inspiring humans who are tackling poverty in their communities across Africa and Asia, about their work, their lives and their peoples.  Together we explore why we should give a buck. Why Give a Buck? is proudly brought to you by Just Peoples, an international nonprofit bringing together global givers and visionary doers to build a world that works for all of us.

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    Just Peoples
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    2024 - 2026
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