PfP KickSpark!

PFP's KickSpark! - Handshakes not Handouts: Sustaining Change

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

PFP's KickSpark! - Introducing Handshakes not Handouts

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of our KickSpark! podcast. During this series we are going to explore PFP’s development model of ‘Handshakes not Handouts’. In this first episode we introduce the Handshakes not Handouts approach, how it works in practice in different communities and challenges that may arise during implementation.