Inside Trash Mountain Project: Topeka Leaders, Global Impact | Dave Henry

We sit down with Dave Henry, executive director of  ⁨@Trashmountain⁩ , to unpack how local-led partnerships transform communities living on the edges of trash dumps. We trace his path from pastor and professor to nonprofit leader, and why education is the non-negotiable engine of long-term change.• scale of dump communities worldwide and daily survival work• why TMP partners with local Christian leaders instead of sending staff abroad• countries served and how language access and culture shape impact• core supports such as nutrition, medical access and education• education protected through funding cuts and its long-term outcomes• alumni returning as professionals to rebuild safer homes and systems• community transformation over relocation as a guiding value• executive director role, fundraising, donor communication and accountability• growing the donor base beyond Topeka through personal networks• how to attend the Spoken fundraiser and get involved________________________________________0:00 - The Global Reality Of Dump Communities2:45 - Dave’s Path From Pastor To TNP6:48 - What Trash Mountain Project Actually Does10:45 - Why Partner With Local Leaders13:50 - Countries, Language, And On-The-Ground Networks18:35 - Nutrition, Medical Access, And Education23:05 - Education As The Non-Negotiable27:20 - Community Transformation Over Relocation31:10 - Executive Director Role And Fundraising36:00 - Highs, Lows, And Partner Accountability41:00 - Growing The Donor Base Beyond Topeka47:20 - Theology Teaching And Practical Faith________________________________________Beyond the Podcast: 🎙️Be sure to follow our Topeka Insider Socials below and check out our website for additional stories and articles pertaining to Topeka, KSWebsite -- https://topekainsider.com/Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/topekainsider Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/topekainsider/Follow Your Hosts: 📱Follow both Justin & Jon on their personal socials to get connected. They would love to connect and answer any questions about the show or their day to day.Jon Griffith's Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/thejongriffith/Justin Armbruster's Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/armbruster_jdFor Any Inquiries, please DM @TopekaInsider on Instagram!