Podcasts Culture And Then Suddenly 42: Mike Wanjengu of Kenya on the words of his father

42: Mike Wanjengu of Kenya on the words of his father

Published: Oct. 9, 2019, 1:32 a.m.

This episode is part of a special series:\xa0And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s)

Years into his addiction, Mike Wanjeng\u2019u was having an argument with his parents when his father said something that cut him to the core.\xa0 Months later, he went rehab and is now three years sober.\xa0 We talk\xa0about his journey to recovery, how it led him help and advocate for those with mental health issues through Tinada Youth Organization, and the importance of love and World Mental Health Day.

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And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s)

This special series of episodes features conversations with partners from Voice. Based in Africa and Asia, these individuals -often leaders of organizations or small groups- are working tirelessly to ensure that their own voices as well as those they represent are at the table and not on the menu. The moments they share are their very own and the conversations are impromptu and candid.

About\xa0Voice:
Voice is an innovative grant facility that promotes inclusion and diversity in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines and Indonesia. It aims to amplify and connect thus far unheard voices in efforts to leave no one behind based on the principle of Nothing About Us Without Us.\xa0 Voice is financed by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and executed by Oxfam Novib and Hivos.