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      Team introduction – Liya / GURUGIRLL

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      In my role as patron, it is a matter close to my heart to promote the project with my support and presence. I see it as my task to raise the profile of this wonderful...

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      Team introduction – Theresa

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      Hi my name is Theresa. At the moment I support the update team and send out updates. I think ULT's goals are very important and I want to gain more experience...

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      Podcast: Lea about ULT in Kenya

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      Learn about the challenges and successes of Lea's NGO in Kenya in the latest BlueOceanBusinessClub Podcast...

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      We need your help!

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      As some of you will have noticed in the news, Kenya has unfortunately been in an exceptional situation since the beginning of May due to the floods...

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      Official Trailer: Slum Reality – The Story of ULT

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      We are excited to present the official trailer for our documentary "Slum Reality - The Story of ULT"! Join us on an incredibly moving journey into the world of ULT, where hope shines amidst reality, and inspiration is born.

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      Team introduction – Sarah

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      Hi my name is Sarah. I took on my first school sponsorship at the age of 16 and then a second one a year later and have always diligently read all ...

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      Team introduction – Melike

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      Hi my name is Melike. I support the team in the press and public relations department. I started in June 2023 and am very happy to be at ULT.

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      Team introduction – Magda

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      Hi my name is Madga. I was sponsored to attend school and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to graduate. I want to give back to the community and express my gratitude to ULT ...

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      Team introduction – Ellen

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      Hi my name is Ellen. I was previously part of the event team and most recently co-organised the event “Techno schafft Bildung” in the bar “Gestrandet Mitte”.

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      Team introduction – Lawrence

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      Hello, my name is Lawrence I am working for UNDER Leas INTERNATIONAL for over three years now! I am passionately involved in ULI because of our shared mission ...

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      Team introduction – Marina

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      Hello, my name is Marina Schneider, I come from Aschaffenburg, but now live in Hamburg and have been part of the ULT family since the beginning of the year.

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      ULT then until now

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      In this context we will present our projects and explain how we initiated them and how they are connected.

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      NEW: START into LIFE

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      We can happily introduce our new Program "START into LIFE" to you. We hope we can help many children achieve their dreams in life...

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      SARAH ON TOUR

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      Sarah actively supported us as a volunteer on site. We are indescribably grateful to her. To give you an insight into her journey, she has written a report for you ...

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      VOLUNTEERS IN KENYA

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      As we had the pleasure to announce in our last newsletter, Mia, Nila and Hannah visited us in Soweto Slum in early February. They took our subscribers with them via ...

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      PR ON FIRE!

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      That was great! ULT was on TV and we are so happy that we could find more sponsors and more children can go to school now! We will keep you updated! Thank you!

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      OUR GREAT REVIEW OF THE YEAR!

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      In the last newsletter of 2022, we look back on a successful, turbulent and beautiful year with you. We are very happy that you accompany us on our ...

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      Team introduction – Pauline

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      I'm Pauline and I’m currently doing my PhD studies at the technical university in Gothenburg, Sweden. I’m helping with the organization’s public relations.

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      MORE FUNDING FOR OUR FOOD PROGRAM

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      Wow! We are so happy! From 2023, we will now be able to offer school meals in warm lunch boxes twice a week to 40 particularly needy children.

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      Team introduction – Rilana

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      My name is Rilana and I am 26 years old. After my graduation of social work and cultural education I started working for NGOs and NPOs remote. I joined ...

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      OUR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WAS SUCCESSFUL!

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      In the last newsletter we told you about the sad fate of Gabriel and his family. The reconstruction was a full success!

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      Team introduction – Nicole

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      Hi, my name is Nicole Fröhlich, I am 23 years old and live in Berlin. I am currently studying law at the University of Potsdam and I am volunteering for ULT...

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      RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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      The fire was started around 1:00 a.m. by a cooking stove, whose owner was already asleep and later died in the incident. In total, five houses burned down. Gabriel lost everything that night...

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      Team introduction – Eduardo

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      Hi there, my name is Eduardo Cibrian. I am 25 years old and I’m from Spain. I’m currently living in Madrid where I am doing my PhD in Computer science and engineering...

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      PAULINE ON TOUR

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      Pauline has actively supported us as a volunteer on site this month. We are indescribably grateful to her. To give you an insight into her journey, she has written a report about her time in Kenya.

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      Team introduction – Kristina

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      Hello dear ones, my name is Kristina, I just turned 31 years old and I come from the beautiful city Essen. Mainly I’m currently doing the recipe posts for social media, which means I cook...

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      OUR POOLDAY

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      On Friday, the 27th of May 2022, we organized a swimming day with 154 children and five staff members in the swimming pool of the Shark Palace. The event was a success and offered the children an unforgettable experience.

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      Team introduction – Rio

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      Finally we introduce you to our project manager in Nairobi.... Hi, my name is Charles Mwangi a.k.a Rio from Nairobi, Kenya. I am 31 years old and very passionate when it comes to dealing with children.

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      TECHNO CREATES EDUCATION

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      Finally the time had come: We could celebrate our first live event in Germany together with you! On 11.06.2022 about 500 people danced together with us at Gestrandet Mitte for our children in Nairobi.

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      Team introduction – Annika

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      Hi, my name is Annika and I am 24 years old. I'm currently studying logistics in Cologne and I'm volunteering for ULT on the side. My tasks are quite varied. I am mainly responsible for the foundation work...

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      NEW SCHOOL YEAR – Enrollment, admission and clarification talks

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      We held educational talks with new and interested parents and their children, carers and other local representatives and were able to learn about new wishes, dreams, hopes, fears and worries.

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      Team introduction – Bonface

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      Hi, my name is Bonface Kangonga from Nairobi, Kenya. I am 29 years old and very happy to be a co-founder and leader of ULT in Kenya. This makes me a “full time volunteer” of UTL here in Kenya. In doing so, my passion and ...

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      UPDATE ON THE SCHOOL – Search for land and further planning of the school

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      A lot has happened. As we have mentioned before, despite the still missing 100% total amount of donations, the work in the school construction ...

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      Team introduction – Samira

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      Hi, my name is Samira Wirbeleit, I am 20 years old and I work as a volunteer for ULT. I live in Berlin and am currently waiting for a place at university. Besides volunteering at ULT, I currently have a mini-job at a law firm.

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      Team introduction – Lea

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      Hi, my name is Lea Sophie Kabitzsch, I am 26 years old and I founded ULT together with my partner, Bonface Kangonga (introduction in the next newsletter). I live in Berlin and work full time for the association ...

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      Our newest event – Painting and letter campaign in the slum

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      Our godchildren wanted thank their sponsors very much for their support. For this purpose, we organised a painting and letter campaign in the slum.

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      Our new projects – Desired gifts

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      We have put together a collection of gift ideas for the children from our organization, from which you can choose the gift that is right for you or for the person you are giving the gift to.

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      New Year’s Eve party 2022

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      The children from the Soweto Slum really had the best day! Gifts, a bouncing castle, face painting, a carousel, camel rides, and of course, a great holiday meal! Wow! Such an amazing day!

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      About us: Bonface

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      In this and the following blog post I will introduce you to the team behind UNDER Lea's TRUST. At the moment, there are just two of us doing most of the work, but every now and then we get help from wonderful people.

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      My first day at school

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      Hi, I'm Jeremy. I am living in the Soweto Slum together with my mom and my little brother. I want to tell you the story about my very first day in school I am so thankful for the help and love to get educated. Thank you so much!

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      They are finally here

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      Together with OHLRO GmbH and SV Kickers Hirschgarten we send a parcel packed with clothes and stuffed animals to Kenya. The children are so happy about their new clothes and cuddle toys and show it proudly to the camera.

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      Show transparency

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      It is particularly important to us to guarantee 100% transparency for our sponsors. On the one hand, this means disclosing our donation expenses and communicating with the sponsors about their sponsored child.

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      Enrolling new kids

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      Day by day we are enrolling more kids and the message of our project got around. Struggling parents are coming to our organization trying to get help for their children. Times are tough and the children are the first to feel it.

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      NEW SPONSORSHIPS

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      We found our first long-term sponsor for the organisation itself. As much as we love sponsors for our lovely children, the organisation needs to run as well. Our new sponsor and partner came to the right time.

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      Corona in Kenya

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      Because the schools were closed and we still found a lot of generous sponsors we now have a lot work to do. Around 40 kids need to get registered in their new school and my partners in kenya are planning the next weeks.

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      New Website Online

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      The website is a place where everybody can find information about the organization, sponsorships and the children. Every child has their own page, spicket with some facts, their unique livestory and some lovely pictures.

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