Dora’s Corner: March Updates from East Africa
March 17, 2023
Catch up with our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo, and other updates from East Africa in this month’s Dora’s Corner—Check it out!
Dora’s Corner: February Updates from East Africa
February 14, 2023
Read about this month’s latest updates from East Africa from our on-the ground Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo. Hear about our recent projects and a brief recount of our donor trip to Kenya!
An In-Depth Look into Ongoing Drought In Tanzania
February 13, 2023
Read a detailed account of the ongoing drought in Tanzania affecting local communities like Arkaria Village. Community facilitator, and long-time partner, Alais Morindat identifies threats and proposes potential solutions to the ongoing crisis.
Dora’s Corner: January Updates from East Africa
January 11, 2023
Get an inside look at the latest project and activities in East Africa from our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo.
Drought Response Update from Arkaria Village
December 15, 2022
Read the latest report of the drought in Arkaria Village, Tanzania from our partner and community leader, Alais Morindat.
Dora’s Corner: December Updates from East Africa
December 13, 2022
Dora Okeyo, our East African on-site programs manager, offers an insightful report on GPFD Kenya’s recent trip to Turkana. Check it out!
Episode 7: Alex Counts Talks About Empowering the Poor Through Financial Access and Women Empowerment
November 15, 2022
Alex Counts is the founder of the Grameen Foundation and the author of Small Loans Big Dreams. In this podcast episode, Alex discusses how we can empower the poor, especially women, by providing the basic tools they need to grow and thrive.
World Runners: A Reunion Years in the Making
November 14, 2022
At the 40th year reunion of “Winning-A Transcontinental Relay,” team members came together to honor the legacy of World Runners and how GPFD is advancing the original vision of World Runners forward.
Dora’s Corner: November Updates from East Africa
November 10, 2022
Our East African on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo, gives us a quick update on this month’s latest project implementation. Take a look!
Bonus Episode: Talia Milgrom-Elcott Talks About the Importance of STEM Teachers in all Schools
October 27, 2022
Talia Milgrom-Elcott is the founder and Executive Director of Beyond100K, a national network focused on centering equity and belonging in their pursuit to prepare and retain 150,000 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers over a decade, by 2032.
Bonus Episode: Erica Plybeah and Nathalie Occean Talk About Enabling Healthcare Through Inclusive Transportation
October 18, 2022
MedHaul Founder and COO, Erica Plybeah and Nathalie Occean, discuss enabling access to healthcare for the most vulnerable by providing inclusive transportation services.
Dora’s Corner: September Updates from East Africa
September 13, 2022
Get an inside look at the latest project updates from East Africa from our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo.
Episode 6: Mary Ellen Iskenderian Talks Financial Inclusion for Women Around the World
August 12, 2022
In this episode of “What Do You Understand” Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, discusses financial inclusion for women around the world. Check it out!
Dora’s Corner: August Updates from East Africa
August 9, 2022
Dora Okeyo, our East African on-site Program’s Manager, offers a quick update on the latest commissioned projects and a recount of her stay in Burundi.
Episode 5: Barry Levy Talks About the Public Health Impact of War
July 13, 2022
In this episode, Dr. Barry Levy discusses the effects of war on public health, society, the environment, and development while providing hope for an optimistic future.
Dora’s Corner: July Updates from East Africa
July 11, 2022
Our East African on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo, gives us a quick update on this month’s latest project implementation. Take a look!
Menya Accelerator: An Entrepreneurship-Based and Capacity Building Program for the Burundian Youth
June 30, 2022
Menya Accelerator, an EdTech educational program, launches its first ever camp for youth in Burundi in partnership with Global Partners. Learn how a group of accomplished Burundian scholars are giving back and making a difference within youth in their community.
Dora’s Corner: June Updates from East Africa
June 13, 2022
Get an inside look at the latest project updates in Africa from our on-site Programs Manager, Dora Okeyo.
GPFD USA Visits Projects in East Africa for the First Time Since the Pandemic Began
June 10, 2022
A recap of GPFD’s first trip back to Africa since the start of the pandemic. We were thrilled to witness the development of the various programs and initiatives!
Our First Annual Golf for Girls and their Allies Tournament was a Hit!
June 1, 2022
We are thrilled to share a quick recap of our successful Golf for Girls and their Allies fundraiser event that will benefit women and girls’ initiatives in East Africa. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
Episode 4: Sasha Fisher Talks Decolonizing Philanthropy Through Community-Driven Development
May 20, 2022
In this episode of What Do You Understand? Sasha Fisher, co-founder of Spark Microgrants, discusses the negative effects of prescriptive philanthropy and how grassroots initiatives give the decision-making power back to the indigenous communities.