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PfP KickSpark!

PfP KickSpark!

Written by: Power for the People
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Welcome to the PfP KickSpark podcast!


In Series 1 we shone a spotlight on the transformative role of clean electricity in sustainable development, sharing inspiring stories and simple but ground-breaking innovations that illuminate the path towards a brighter, greener future for poor communities. In Series 2, we are going to explore what our operating principle 'Handshakes not Handouts' looks like in practice. We’ll bring you expert insights and practical solutions that have empowered the communities Power for the People works with.

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Episodes
  • PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts: Spotlight on the Arise Centre

    PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts: Spotlight on the Arise Centre
    Dec 10 2025

    In episode 4 of our second series of KickSpark, join Caren, Sheaian, Janine and James as they delve into the journey of the PFP Arise Centre in Mbita, Kenya, since its humble beginnings in 2022. Today the panel describes the Centre as "The embodiment of Handshakes not Handouts in practice".

    Listen to the discussion that brings to life the training opportunities available to the local community - from tailoring, to 'boda boda' and most recently water engineering. And also how the team are planning to move Arise towards self-sustainability, through the water kiosk, PFP dignity packs and other revenue-generating initiatives.
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    40 mins
  • PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts in focus: Farming

    PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts in focus: Farming
    Nov 5 2025

    In this third episode of KickSpark! series 2, our panel talk to host James about the transformative sustainable farming projects owned by their local communities in Kenya and Uganda. All through the lens of 'handshakes not handouts' in action!
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    34 mins
  • PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts in focus: Water

    PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts in focus: Water
    Aug 4 2025

    In this second episode of KickSpark! series 2, our guests discuss the importance of our core Handshakes not Handouts development model in the context of implementing local community water projects.

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    35 mins
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