Kennedy Odede
Auteur van Find Me Unafraid: Love, Loss, and Hope in an African Slum
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Kennedy Odede is from Kibera in Kenya, the largest slum in Africa. He grew up in poverty and taught himself to read. An American volunteer gave him the works of Mandela, Garvey, and King. He felt inspired to change his life and community, creating the Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO). He met toon meer and later fell in love with an American volunteer, Jessica Posner. She helped him achieve his dream of attending Wesleyan University. He graduated in the class of 2012. Kennedy and Jessica have gained the support of celebrities and the Kiberia community. They are the founders of a tuition-free school for girls. They are expanding their model to connect other services and branching out to help other communities. Kennedy is also active as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, and a trustee of Wesleyan University. toon minder
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