More than a billion people live with a disability globally, and this number is increasing. In this episode, we talk to Maria Omare, who is the Founder and Executive Director of The Action Foundation. Maria founded The Action Foundation as a college student and has dedicated her life to working with and improving the lives of people with disabilities. Founded 15 years ago, The Action Foundation today serves communities across Kenya working closely with the government at national and sub-...
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More than a billion people live with a disability globally, and this number is increasing. In this episode, we talk to Maria Omare, who is the Founder and Executive Director of The Action Foundation. Maria founded The Action Foundation as a college student and has dedicated her life to working with and improving the lives of people with disabilities. Founded 15 years ago, The Action Foundation today serves communities across Kenya working closely with the government at national and sub-...
Episode 6: Building 911/ Emergency for Kenya with Dr. Ben Wachira
The Impact Compass
1 hour 16 minutes
4 months ago
Episode 6: Building 911/ Emergency for Kenya with Dr. Ben Wachira
Picture this - you have a child choking at home or you have been involved in a road accident, what do you do? Many of us will be at a loss. Not just from the shock of it, but for not knowing what to do. Dr. Benjamin Wachira has an audacious goal of building a 911 system for Kenya. His dream of saving lives started off with a goal to be a medical doctor, and today has set him on uncharted waters - an endeavour that has not only saved other people’s lives but his own. From being the first certi...
The Impact Compass
More than a billion people live with a disability globally, and this number is increasing. In this episode, we talk to Maria Omare, who is the Founder and Executive Director of The Action Foundation. Maria founded The Action Foundation as a college student and has dedicated her life to working with and improving the lives of people with disabilities. Founded 15 years ago, The Action Foundation today serves communities across Kenya working closely with the government at national and sub-...
