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Ollie’s Volunteering Diary: Visiting a Spirulina Farm
August 2023

In summer 2023, Ollie Passingham spent time volunteering with the Nasio Trust in Kenya. In our “Ollie’s Volunteering Diary” series he shares key parts of his experience. Read more below:

The Nasio Trust’s Spirulina Project is a remarkable initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and promoting food security.

The project develops nutrient-rich spirulina algae and distributes it as a supplement to vulnerable individuals, including the children at the Nasio schools, who love it!

Not only does it address malnutrition, but it also fosters economic sustainability by involving the local community in the cultivation and distribution process.

This story is listed in: Volunteer Stories

"I had no hope of being educated but now have the chance to access education, food, clothing and medication. I will work hard and dream to become a builder, to construct homes for people who don’t have shelter."
Saidi Makokha (aged 9 – supported by Nasio)

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Why the 2025 Budget Makes Charitable Giving More Important Than Ever

This year, as families across the UK consider giving, it’s worth thinking not only of generosity but also of opportunity.

With the 2025 Budget under the new Labour government, a number of fiscal changes have made the case for charitable donations — such as those to The Nasio Trust — stronger than ever.

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Changes to the Kenyan Healthcare System Leaves Thousands At Risk

Kenya’s new Social Health Authority (SHA) was meant to expand access to free healthcare. For the communities Nasio serves, it is doing the opposite.

The transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA has introduced income-based premiums, digital registration, and phone-dependent systems that many families simply cannot access—particularly women, children, and the poorest households.

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Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary!

We are thrilled to be celebrating a huge milestone — 2026 marks Nasio’s 25th Anniversary

Over the past 25 years, the Nasio Trust has supported thousands of families to break the cycle of poverty. Vulnerable children have been able to attend school, farmers have put food on the table, and thousands of patients have received high-quality care at our medical centre. We are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of lasting, transformative change in Western Kenya.

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