Ep 113. What Real Help Looks Like: Fighting Child Hunger and Poverty in Northern Kenya

In this special episode of Lead Well!, Christine participates in Podcasthon, a global initiative where over 1,600 podcasters highlight charities and nonprofits creating real impact. Christine speaks with Benson and Peter, leaders of a community-based organization working in Turkana, Northern Kenya, one of the driest and most challenging regions in East Africa. They discuss the realities children face in the region, including malnutrition, drought, lack of healthcare access, and the difficult choices families must make every day. For many children, going to school depends on something very basic: having food to eat. Benson shares how witnessing children suffering from malnutrition in his community led him to study nutrition and establish an organization focused on supporting vulnerable children through nutrition programs, education access, and psychosocial support. This conversation goes beyond charity narratives and explores what meaningful, community-driven support actually looks like.