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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

"The Nasio Trust has transformed children from nothing to something. Those who were shelter-less now have shelter, those who were not going to school are now going to school."
Farida (Social worker)

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Nasio Recognised as a gold standard internship host for 2024 by Oxford University

As many of our supporters may know, we regularly welcome interns from Oxford University to come and work with us for a period at The Nasio Trust.

Over the years – these groups of interns have been responsible for some incredible ideas that have repeatedly helped us take the charity to the next level in the ongoing fight to break the cycle of poverty.

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Nasio Trust 2024 Achievements

Let’s look back over the previous period and take a moment to celebrate the things you have helped us to achieve.

We've also produced a simple infographic illustrating some of the highlights!

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Jiggers: A Preventable Crisis with Life-Changing Consequences

Jiggers are initially thought to come from Central and South America, the jigger parasite found its way to Africa, likely through human migration. Once it burrows into the skin – most commonly in the feet – it causes severe inflammation, ulceration, and unbearable itching.

Left untreated, the infection can escalate to tetanus, gangrene, or even the loss of limbs.

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