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Why Give a Buck?
Just Peoples co-founders Johanna de Burca and Christey West chat with inspiring humans who are tackling poverty in their communities across Africa and Asia, about their work, their lives and their peoples. Together we explore why we should give a buck.
Why Give a Buck? is proudly brought to you by Just Peoples, an international nonprofit bringing together global givers and visionary doers to build a world that works for all of us.
Why Give a Buck?
Grace Ongong'a on empowering women within deeply patriarchal systems
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Grace Ongong'a grew up in a typical polygamous family in rural Kenya, with one father, six mothers, and 24 siblings. In Grace's community, girls are expected to leave school as soon as they find a husband, marry young, and start families. But fortunately for Grace, her parents believed in her right to education and independence. After becoming a teacher and spending eight transformative years abroad, Grace returned home on a mission! In this episode Grace describes how she's empowering other women in her hometown to break free from traditional roles, combat domestic violence, and gain skills for self-sufficiency.
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Learn more about Grace Ongong'a's work and donate to support her in empowering Kenyan women here: justpeoples.org/leaders/grace