28. How a Fifth of a Pencil Changed Thousands of Lives with Jackson Kaguri, founder of Nyaka
Today’s episode is incredibly special. . .and magical. It may seemingly step outside the domain of women in midlife creating magic and mayhem…but just wait.
I often say, if you ever doubt the life-changing impact one person can have, meet Jackson Kaguri.
Jackson is the founder of Nyaka, an organization which provides community-based solutions to address the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children in rural southwestern Uganda. Nyaka surrounds each child with a comprehensive support system. This consists of interrelated programs such as education, health care and housing, developed and led by the community, where children are nurtured and protected so they can learn, grow, and thrive.
In 2019, I ran the NYC Marathon to raise money for Nyaka and it was one of the highlights of my life.
This year I am running again, along with my husband Scott, our daughter, Ellie, and my son’s girlfriend, Brookelynn. Together with 19 other runners, we make up #teamnyaka, who has had a NYC Marathon entry since 2018. Many of us on this team are repeat runners because of how much we believe in Jackson and the work of this organization.
Jackson is a gifted story-teller and his own personal story is not one you will forget. Hearing how he approaches creativity, challenges, purpose, life and contribution to the world is absolutely full of gold, no matter your age or station in life.
This man, this cause, this conversation…is full of wisdom and magic.
Please…Listen closely.
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*** I am raising $4000 by running the NYC Marathon on November 5th #teamnyaka for the children and families of Nyaka! Here is the link to donate – https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/angie-byrd
TO SEE THE WORK OF JACKSON AND NYAKA, WATCH THE SHORT MOVIE CORNERSTONE ON YOUTUBE HERE : https://youtu.be/aqDfUPmRFDg
Connect with Jackson and Nyaka:
Website| https://nyakaglobal.org/
Nyaka Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/nyakaglobal/
Jackson’s Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/twejaka/
Nyaka on YouTube| https://www.youtube.com/@NyakaGlobal
Connect with Angie:
Instagram| https://instagram.com/angie.byrd
YouTube| https://youtube.com/@angiebyrd
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