In this special episode James Stewart, the chair of Power for the People, interviews Janine Edwards, the CEO of PfP. Janine reflects on why she joined PfP, her recent trip to East Africa, and the best way a small charity can work with communities and partners to achieve the best results and impact.

In the fifth episode of the PFP KickSpark! podcast, the panel wrap up this second series by un-picking how the change kick-started by an all-important 'handshake' can be sustained into the future.

Join Mark, Caren, Janine and James as they talk about the importance of not only equipping people with skills and opportunities, but also of ownership and participation at the individual and community level in order to sustain change. And mull over what they think success looks like in the long-term.

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.