09. Power Dynamics in African Aid with Jeje Godfrey Nzirimu
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Lauren talks with Jeje Godfrey Nzirimu, President and Founder of East Africa Energy Solutions, about the many complications of mobilizing both aid and religion across cultures. Jeje highlights concepts of power dynamics, and explains why so many development efforts fall flat or cause unintended harm. With loads of generosity and grace, he shares wisdom for Westerners engaging in the majority world to help them be better partners and more humble co-laborers in whatever goals they have for engaging across borders. ... EPISODE SHOW NOTES EPISODE TRANSCRITPION ... Links Kindred Exchange - Learn more and support ethical missions Shop ABLE - Get 15% off your order with the code UPWARD15 East Africa Energy Solutions - Learn more and become a supporter Chapati Recipe - Make this delicious East African flat bread ... Connect with Lauren Email / Instagram / Leave a Review Connect with Jeje Website / Email / Instagram
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