Date: 21 May 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Agriculture Building, Room 1U02, University of Reading
Speakers
- Rajab – Clinical Officer
- Eunice – Social Worker
Topics of Discussion
- Introduction to Nasio Trust: Learn about the mission and achievements of the Nasio Trust in empowering communities in Western Kenya.
- Peer Education Programmes: Discover how Nasio Trust’s peer education initiatives have reached over 14,000 young people, providing essential sexual and reproductive health education.
- Impact of USAID Funding Cuts: Understand the challenges posed by recent funding cuts and their effects on Nasio Trust’s healthcare programmes.
- Mitigation Strategies: Explore potential solutions and strategies to mitigate the adverse impacts of funding reductions.
The Walker Institute at the University of Reading proudly hosted this event, underscoring its commitment to supporting sustainable development and community resilience. This talk offered a rare opportunity to hear directly from individuals on the front lines of international development in Kenya. Whether you’re interested in global health, development studies, social work, or simply want to learn more about the human side of foreign aid, this event was insightful and moving.
You can find the slides presented in the talk here: Nasio-Presentation-UoR (2)
You can view the recorded Zoom session here: