Voices of Change

Real Stories. Honest Insights. Powerful Perspectives.

Our blog is a space where we share personal experiences, inspiring moments, and behind-the-scenes insights from our work in Kenya. From Lea’s reflections to volunteer stories and voices from the community — discover what it means to drive change, empower others, and believe in the power of education.

Voices of Change

Real Stories. Honest Insights. Powerful Perspectives.

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BAS Academy becomes ULT Academy!

Back in February, we were able to give you a great insight into our most important project at the moment: The purchase of the beautiful BAS Academy....

Team introduction Tina

This month we introduce you to Tina! Since her return from Kenya, where she gained valuable experience as a volunteer, she has been supporting ...

Two days on a health mission

We have been organising our Health Day for a few years now. This takes place every year and is an important fundamental project at ULT.

Team Introduction Patrick

Since the first cinema screening last year, Patrick has been a valuable support to our team. With great dedication and an eye for detail, ...

Ein-Zehntel-Stiftung

With your membership in the ULT Happy CLUB, you also support our Food Program. Thanks to Annika’s dedicated foundation work, ...

Fantastic milestone

This time, we have a major school purchase update for you! While our fundraising efforts got off to a successful start in December, the next steps ..

Events 2025

Our events team is currently working with our DJs on the planning, so you can celebrate for a good cause again this year. At our events, our ...

Our Social Media Journey

A long search comes to an end – now the real work begins! Or: time to get down to business! For many months, we’ve been searching for ...

Team introduction Charlie

As you’ve already read in our main story, we are beyond excited to welcome Charlie to our team! With her dedication, she supports multiple ...

Our big Update-event

On 26th and 27th of November we were able to organise our second major update event this year in Kenya. Our local team had already been working ...

Behind the scenes – Tine

We are launching our new format: Behind the scenes. In this format, we volunteers who actively work for ULT and ULI talk about our motivation and our everyday ...

Our big review of 2024

2024 – a year full of events, changes and emotions. We realised dreams, seized new opportunities, solved challenges, learned from our mistakes and ...

A New Chapter Begins: Our Partnership with The Delta Campus

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you: As of this month, it’s official – The Delta Campus is our new partner! Together, we’ll work to further spread ...

Fundraising – your effort changes the world

Join us this Giving Tuesday and help us change the world! ULT's crowdfunding campaign to purchase the BAS Academy is our most significant step ...

Our event highlight 2024 | Slum Reality

On 21 September 2024, we as the ULT team, together with many of our supporters, were able to experience a wonderful moment that we will never forget.

Team introduction – Photographer Elias

Elias is a volunteer photographer for us and we are so happy that he captures these great moments for us and makes them unforgettable.

Volunteer programme

As an ULT Happy CLUB member, you can stay in the Soweto slum near Bonface for seven days free of charge after six months of membership.

Team introduction – Liya / GURUGIRLL

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...

Team introduction – Theresa

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...

Podcast: Lea about ULT in Kenya

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

We need your help!

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...

Official Trailer: Slum Reality – The Story of ULT

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.

Team introduction – Sarah

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 ...

Team introduction – Melike

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.

Team introduction – Magda

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 ...

Team introduction – Ellen

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”.

Team introduction – Lawrence

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 ...

Team introduction – Marina

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.

ULT then until now

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

NEW: START into LIFE

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

SARAH ON TOUR

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 ...

VOLUNTEERS IN KENYA

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 ...

PR ON FIRE!

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!

OUR GREAT REVIEW OF THE YEAR!

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 ...

Team introduction – Pauline

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.

MORE FUNDING FOR OUR FOOD PROGRAM

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.

Team introduction – Rilana

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 ...

OUR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WAS SUCCESSFUL!

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

Team introduction – Nicole

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...

RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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...

Team introduction – Eduardo

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...

PAULINE ON TOUR

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.

Team introduction – Kristina

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...

OUR POOLDAY

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.

Team introduction – Rio

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.

TECHNO CREATES EDUCATION

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.

Team introduction – Annika

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...

NEW SCHOOL YEAR – Enrollment, admission and clarification talks

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.

Team introduction – Bonface

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 ...