126. Changing lives in Kenya

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of the non-profit Partners for Care in Kenya, highlighting personal reflections on privilege and mobility challenges faced by individuals in Nairobi's informal settlements.

Some years back, Connie Cherin was a guest on our podcast and talked about the non-profit she started, Partners for Care . Having supported PFC since then, I thought it was time to travel to Kenya and see firsthand the work PFC does. Connie arranged for the Kenya staff to take me to various locations where PFC provides services. While most of our trips were centered in Nairobi, PFC's presence extends to other counties across Kenya. The trip made me reflect on a comment by NYU professor Scott Galloway , who said the best decision he ever made was to be born in the United States. For me, growing up in a well-resourced neighborhood with supportive parents meant the path to success was always clear; all I had to do was apply myself. In contrast, life in Nairobi's informal settlements, or slums (a word used by Kenyans), is a daily struggle, almost beyond words. Despite the hardships, the people served by PFC are genuinely grateful and do not take anything for granted. On our first stop, we visited individuals who rely on mobility carts to get around. These are three-wheeled carts, powered by handles connected to the front wheel that the owner rotates. Kenyans face significant…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jack D’Aurora, John Gonzales

Guest: Connie Cherin

Topics covered

• non-profit work
• Kenya
• mobility challenges
• social issues
• personal reflection

Keywords

• Kenya
• Partners for Care
• mobility carts
• social issues
• Scott Galloway

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Partners for Care

Places: United States, Nairobi, Kenya

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