Teresia Muikamba is a communications expert with more than 8 years of experience in the media industry. She specializes in photography, storytelling and radio hosting. Teresia is currently a radio presenter at Royal Media Services. She is keen on using her voice and influence to amplify and advocate for children’s rights. Her goal is to be a champion for children with bold ideas that would otherwise go unheard. Teresia believes telling stories involving children warrants additional thoughtfulness and care to safeguard against exploitation and ensure that children and their caregivers are happy with the story's content and usage.

2023 IVLP Impact Award Project: Asili Safi

"Asili Safi" comes from the Swahili words "asili" meaning nature and "safi" meaning clean. The project promoted a clean natural environment through sustainable waste management practices to address waste pollution. Training sessions were conducted for both teachers and students, covering various aspects of waste management and reaching an audience of more than 3,000 students and 50 teachers in five schools.

"I never thought recycling could be so much fun! Now I want to make cool things from stuff we used to throw away." – Project Participant

2022 IVLP Impact Award Project: Ukulima Wima

Ukulima Wima pods, which enable optimal growing of crops using the least amount of space, were installed in five children's homes, giving a total of 650 children access to fresh vegetables. A single pod can hold 80-120 plants and vegetables. The children's homes continue to adopt enhanced farming techniques and gather rainwater more effectively by using the pod, increasing food production.

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"Vertical innovative farming is important for people with small spaces as they can get more produce. Today the kids have learned about how to grow food and I am sure they will become responsible as they now know where food comes from." - Teresia Muikamba

IVLP Exchange Experience

Teresia participated in the IVLP Project A Global Moment in Time: Photojournalists Document the Challenges and Opportunities in the COVID Era in 2021 and 2022, organized by the U.S. Department of State and World Learning in partnership with International House, International Institute of Wisconsin, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Global Minnesota, WorldOregon, Global New Orleans, World Partnerships, Inc., and Global Santa Fe.

U.S Communities Visited in 2022

Washington, DC; St. Petersburg, FL; New Orleans, LA

U.S Communities Visited Virtually in 2021

Washington, DC; Tampa, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Santa Fe, NM; Portland, OR; Dallas, TX; Charlottesville, VA; Milwaukee, WI

Country: Kenya

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