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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.

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Connected across continents

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

Behind the scenes – but this time, a little different

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

A day with Stacy

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...

Pauline on fire!

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

Health Day

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

Behind the scenes Samira

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...

We have a school!

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

100% for our school

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...

Team introduction Elisa

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

Volunteer-story Finja

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

Volunteering in Kenya

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

Team introduction Karen

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

Team introduction Aldo

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...

Sponsorship

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..."

A new chapter begins

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

Team introduction Nico

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

Our Exciting New Project

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...

Together for a better future

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

1 team – 2 countries – 1 language

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

ULT Update: Our Values

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.

Team introduction Lilith

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, ...

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.