Sammye Walton and Chris Gates
Recorded
March 19, 2022
Archived
March 19, 2022
38:28 minutes
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Id:
mby021566
Description
Sammye Walton (45) interviews her friend, Chris Gates (35), about his creation of and continued passion for MainSprings, a nonprofit organization focused on breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a sustainable future for communities in East Africa.Subject Log / Time Code
CG and SW remember how they met.
CG describes the work his nonprofit organization, MainSprings, does in East Africa.
CG remembers his grandmother, Mimi.
CG looks back on his first trip to Tanzania.
CG shares why he wanted to create his own nonprofit organization in Tanzania.
CG discusses how and why MainSprings has grown over the years.
CG talks about some of the girls who have been part of MainSprings.
CG reflects on the turning points that have led to where MainSprings is now.
CG discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected communities and schools in Tanzania, including MainSprings.
CG shares what gives him the drive to continuously work on improving and developing MainSprings.
CG and SW talk about what they have learned from communities in Tanzania.
CG reflects on the advice he would give to his 19-year-old self.
CG shares what he would like others to know about him and gives advice to those listening.
Participants
- Sammye Walton
- Chris Gates