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.

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.

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Team introduction Aldo

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Team introduction - Aldo: With a feel for strategy, a big heart for the details, and a good dose of humour, Aldo brings fresh energy to the team...

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Nicoles 💛-Project

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This time, Nicole shares her heart project at ULT with you: “I’m so excited to be able to talk about my personal ULT heart project..."

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A new chapter begins

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Nicole has been part of our team for over three years – bringing heart, creativity, and a fine sense for words...

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Team introduction Nico

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Meet Nico – strategic mind, big heart, and part of our advisory board at ULT!

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Our Exciting New Project

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Our event team felt it was high time to bring some fresh energy into our event work. And that’s how our latest project was born...

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Together for a better future

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Thanks to our wonderful supporters, 16 school children have already found new sponsors. But there are still more children hoping for support.

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1 team – 2 countries – 1 language

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Our Human Resources team is passionately committed to fostering great communication across all countries and cultures.

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ULT Update: Our Values

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What do we truly stand for at UNDER Lea’s TRUST? Not just as an organisation on paper. But as real people – with heart, vision, and a sense of responsibility.

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Team introduction Lilith

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Since the end of last year, Lilith has been bringing fresh energy to the Social Media Team of UNDER Lea’s TRUST – with heart, creativity, ...

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BAS Academy becomes ULT Academy!

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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....

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Team introduction Tina

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

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Two days on a health mission

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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.

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Team Introduction Patrick

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

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Ein-Zehntel-Stiftung

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

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Fantastic milestone

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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 ..

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Events 2025

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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 ...

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Our Social Media Journey

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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 ...

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Team introduction Charlie

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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 ...

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Our big Update-event

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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 ...

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Behind the scenes – Tine

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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 ...

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Our big review of 2024

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

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A New Chapter Begins: Our Partnership with The Delta Campus

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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 ...

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Fundraising – your effort changes the world

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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 ...

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Our event highlight 2024 | Slum Reality

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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.

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Team introduction – Photographer Elias

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

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Volunteer programme

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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.

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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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