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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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One Year of ULT Academy: One School, 135 Children and Approximately 748 Problems Solved

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For a year now, we have been responsible for ULT Academy in Kenya. 135 children, countless lessons and approximately 748 problems solved later, we’re looking back. 💛

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A Name That Lasts. A Piece of School That Creates a Future. 💛

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25% is still missing to fully purchase the ULT Academy. Special supporters can now have a personal name plaque placed at the school, creating a lasting reminder of their support. 💛

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Health Shouldn’t Depend on a Last Minute Decision.

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Our Health Day has become an important part of our work in Kenya. Now we want to make its funding just as reliable, so that children's health doesn't depend on whether short term fundraising succeeds.

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Behind the Scenes with Theresa

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Theresa has been volunteering with UNDER Lea's TRUST since 2024. In our interview, she talks about her motivation, her work in the Update Team and one very memorable ring from her school days. 💛

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Health Day in Kenya: Small Things That Make a Big Difference

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500 children, 250 litres of homemade soap and plenty of freshly brushed teeth: our Health Day in Kenya shows how basic hygiene and knowledge can make a big difference. 💛

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Behind the scenes with Leonie

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Meet Leonie and discover why she has been volunteering with UNDER Lea's TRUST for the past two years and what inspires her most about being part of the Update Team.

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Share Your Story. Change Another One.

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Discover why child sponsorship in Kenya is about so much more than financial support and how sharing your story could help another child find a sponsor.

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Sometimes, All It Takes Is the Right Question. 💛

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Our new sponsorship updates are on their way! Discover how we redesigned the process to create even more personal and meaningful updates from our sponsored children.

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Experience Kenya Through New Eyes

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Discover how our volunteer programme in Kenya creates meaningful connections and why spending time with UNDER Lea's TRUST is an experience that changes everyone involved.

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Sometimes One Visit Changes Everything

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A personal reflection on visiting a school in Kenya and discovering how education can give children hope, security and the opportunity to shape their own future.

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Behind the scenes with Sarah

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Meet Sarah and discover how sponsoring a child grew into years of volunteering with UNDER Lea's TRUST.

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Team introduction Finja

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ULT team Finja: Discover what motivates Finja to volunteer and what makes her work with children in Kenya so meaningful.

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ULT Academy Kenya Chairs: How a Simple Seat Creates Real Connection

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ULT Academy Kenya chairs: Discover how new furniture and name tags create real connection between children and supporters.

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ULT Academy Update Kenya: How the School Has Changed Since We Took Over

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Discover how the ULT Academy in Kenya has transformed since we took over. From improved facilities to stronger school structures and happier students.

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How a Small Film Turned into a Documentary

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From a simple idea to a powerful documentary. A film about courage, community, and the real stories behind life in the slum.

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Save to Grow

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Why our emergency fund “Save to Grow” is essential right now and how it helps families in Kenya stay stable during times of crisis. 💛

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Team introduction Lisa

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Lisa is part of our HR team and now Head of HR. She supports our volunteers and helps create a strong, positive team culture.

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Behind the scenes with Lea

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Founder, new mom, and team lead. An honest look behind the scenes of ULT...

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ULT ACADEMY – AGAAAAAIN! 💛

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Seventy five percent completed. Why the final twenty five percent are crucial to fully secure the ULT Academy...

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Why volunteering at ULT is so much more than just volunteering

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Why volunteering at ULT is more than just giving your time and why we are currently looking for new support...

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Our 2025 Year in Review

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In this newsletter, we want to share our amazing year 2025, all the ups and downs, the love and the laughter...

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Two girls, two dreams: Education. 💛

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Our 💛-Project in January is about our school sponsorships and two amazing girls fighting for their future...

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Behind the scenes with Annika

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If you know UNDER Lea’s TRUST e.V., you’ve likely felt Annika’s impact, even without realizing it.

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Behind the scenes with Marina

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Marina has been volunteering for ULT for almost three years, and she’s one of those people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make...

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Meet Susan

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Our 💛-Project in November focuses on a child who urgently needs a sponsor: Susan Muthoni.Susan lives with her mother and three siblings...

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Elizabeth’s letter moment

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In this newsletter, we want to share the exciting day of our letter campaign from the perspective of Elizabeth, one of our kids...

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Connected across continents

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A couple that has supported ULT for many years is soon heading to Nairobi. ✈️ There, they will meet their sponsored children in person...

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Behind the scenes – but this time, a little different

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This section is usually for team insights. But this month we shift the focus to one of our most important project: our sponsorships...

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A day with Stacy

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What does a normal school day in Nairobi look like? How does the morning start, what happens during break, and what is it like to go to...

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Pauline on fire!

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This month, Pauline has been unstoppable – raising awareness for ULT and collecting donations . She took part in not one, but two sports...

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Health Day

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At UNDER Lea’s TRUST, we keep creating projects that make a direct impact – from the food programme and educational support to special...

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Behind the scenes Samira

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This month, we’re once again taking you behind the scenes at UNDER Lea’s TRUST. Samira shares insights into her work with the Update-team...

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We have a school!

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From the very beginning, our newsletter has kept you updated about our biggest project so far – the purchase of our own school...

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100% for our school

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We’ve reached 50% of the purchase price! But: the other half still lies ahead of us. That’s why our focus for this month 💛-heart project...

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Team introduction Elisa

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Elisa is a member of our advisory board and our go-to person for all things data protection – making sure that security and transparency...

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Volunteer-story Finja

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‘Solidarity, joy of life and hope’–these are the words that best describe my stay in the slums of Nairobi...

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Volunteering in Kenya

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Imagine being able to go on a journey that not only expands your horizons but also positively influences the lives of many people...

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Team introduction Karen

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Karen is part of our social media team – and also active on the ULT advisory board. This means she contributes her thoughts...

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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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Sponsorship

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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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