As some of you may know, I am a proud board member at Malembe Rise — an organization dedicated to providing care, education, and sustainable resources to various communities across Africa. Joining me today is the Executive Director of the company's US chapter, Sarah Castor!   

Sarah has worked hard to ensure that her philanthropic ventures are rooted in compassion and understanding and is truly committed to helping others, particularly in the Congo. Throughout her tenure at Malembe Rise, Sarah has been a key voice for the pivotal rebrand which addressed internal biases within the cross-cultural sector. It was an important stepping stone to bringing the organization to what it is today and has allowed for an even greater connection with the community.   

In this episode, we discuss why Sarah is so passionate about this industry, how she adapted a school curriculum that took into account the cultural considerations in Africa, and how her personal background in the non-profit space led her to the work she is doing today.  

To hear more, tune in to Episode 3 of BraveFull!

Some Questions I Ask:

• What brought you to working at Malembe Rise? (2:47)
• What was the impetus for you deciding to invest so much in yourself? (7:07)
• How has the Coronavirus affected the Congo? (11:07)
• Do you think the work you’re undergoing could be applied globally? (16:57)
• How has your team responded to the poverty you’ve seen across the Congo? (32:10)
• Where do you see your work moving to beyond COVID-19? (34:42)
• How can young people around the world benefit from your work? (39:07)
• What do you want people to know in regards to what is happening in Africa (41:12)
• Why do you think it’s so difficult for us to celebrate our small achievements in the same way we do our big wins? (45:57)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Sarah’s perspective on happiness and resilience in the wake of adversity (8:59)
• How Sarah and her team have adapted their school curriculum with language and cultural barriers in mind (13:37)
• Why Giving Back to Africa was rebranded to Malembe Rise (20:46)
• How Sarah has created a sustainable, collaborative, and diverse company culture (25:27)
• The value Malembe Rise is bringing to African communities in the midst of this pandemic (28:22) 
• Some background on Dr. Jerry Kindomba and the work Sarah has done with him (35:51)

Let’s Connect!

• Website

Connect With Sarah Castor:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Resources:

• Website: Malembe Rise
• Charity Water
• Book: John Prendergast & Fidel Bafilemba - Congo Stories

Book: Dayo Olopade - The Bright Continent

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