Transforming Lives: HopeCore's Podcast

Podcast 203: From Illness to Confidence (March 25, 2026)

Kenton Kinyua — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:04:49 +0000

During HopeCore’s Maternal and Child Health team's visit to Jane’s village during a routine household outreach, they identified the fungal infection that had gone undiagnosed. The team provided immediate treatment with antifungal tablets and a topical cream.

Podcast 202: Pedaling Hope: How Bicycles Are Transforming Community Health in Tharaka (March 4, 2026)

Kenton Kinyua — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:25:32 +0000

ovide durable Buffalo Bicycles to 150 Community Health Promoters across Tharaka Nithi County. Engineered to withstand rugged terrain, these bicycles have transformed how CHPs deliver care.

Podcast 201: Sheilah’s Journey to Health (Jan 26, 2026)

Kenton Kinyua — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:31:58 +0000

From below a healthy weight and height, everything began to change when Sheilah was brought to HopeCore’s nutrition clinic. She was enrolled in the nutrition program, and her mother received practical, easy-to-understand guidance on feeding and caring for her child.

Growing Hope: Addressing Malnutrition with Climate-Smart Kitchen Gardens

Ann Ngunjiri — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:43:16 +0000

We believe that lasting change starts at home and in schoolyards. That’s why we launched the Fruit for Life and Kitchen Garden Initiatives, first in schools in 2023, and then in households in 2025. Our goal is simple but powerful: to equip children, families, and schools with the knowledge, tools, and resources to grow their own nutritious food — and build resilience against climate change.

Podcast 110: Ending Jiggers, Restoring Confidence: A Story of Healing and Hope

Ann Ngunjiri — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:45:58 +0000

Many families in the vulnerable communities we serve continue to battle the painful and stigmatizing effects of jigger infestation. For two young learners from Iruma Primary School, this challenge had become a daily struggle — causing pain, discomfort, and frequent absences from school. What began as a painful story has turned into one of hope, collaboration, and transformation — proof that collective care can change lives.

Podcast 109: Empowered to Succeed: Tony's Story of Growth at the Youth Center

Ann Ngunjiri — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:18:32 +0000

Tony Mawira recently achieved a major milestone—he secured a job he discovered through an online advertisement while at HopeCore’s Youth Center. This success was the result of years of dedication, resilience, and personal growth, all nurtured within the supportive environment of the center.

Podcast 108: Lucy Ruguru’s Journey of Empowerment

Ann Ngunjiri — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:05:41 +0000

Lucy Ruguru, a member of the Light Vision Self-Help Group, was once a casual laborer, earning Ksh. 7,200 ($56) per month, and was uncertain of what the future held. But everything changed in 2022 when her group was introduced to HopeCore’s Micro Enterprise program.

Podcast 107: Access to Clean Water Changes Everything

Ann Ngunjiri — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:42:07 +0000

On the slopes of Mt. Kenya, HopeCore's WASH program makes a big difference in student health with a small solution. Written by Ann Ngunjuri and read by Faith Mwende Kithinji.

Podcast 106: Getting Out Of Her Comfort Zone: Street Business School Training Expands Esther’s Opportunities

Ann Ngunjiri — Thu, 29 May 2025 17:31:23 +0000

For years, Esther relied on a small knitting business as her only source of income. That changed just one month after enrolling in SBS training. After her training, Esther took a bold step and started a cereal-selling business alongside her knitting work. This decision significantly increased her income, allowing her to easily provide for her family.

Podcast 105: Restoring Vision, Renewing Hope: Munene’s Success Story

Ann Ngunjiri — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:00:16 +0000

Munene, a Grade 8 student at Makanyanga Primary School, struggled to read, write, and engage in his studies due to a vision problem. His parents couldn’t afford the Ksh. 3000 ($23) for prescribed glasses. His vision deteriorated, and his education suffered.

Podcast 104: Financial Empowerment Unlocks Emily's Dairy Farming Success

Ann Ngunjiri — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:41:00 +0000

HopeCore’s Micro Enterprise Program is empowering small-scale farmers like Emily, enabling them to invest in better farming practices, increase production, and transform their lives.

Podcast 103: HopeCore Community Clinic: A Life-Saving Healthcare Bridge

Ann Ngunjiri — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:16:48 +0000

On the slopes of Mt. Kenya, HopeCore's Community Clinic bridges the gap between formal healthcare services and the community, saving lives.

Podcast 102: How Hellen Built Her Ice Cream Business

Ann Ngunjiri — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:53:26 +0000

On the slopes of Mt. Kenya: Hellen, a HopeCore Micro Enterprise client, built her ice cream business.

Podcast 101: Engaging Men in the Fight Against TB

Ann Ngunjiri — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:33:59 +0000

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Podcast 100: A Second Chance - How Mental Health Support Saved Nancy’s Life

Ann Ngunjiri — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:13:00 +0000

On the slopes of Mt. Kenya: HopeCore Community Health Provider Margaret Muthoni gives mental health support to a woman considering suicide.