Episode 9

Impact Sprint: The 5km Water Pipeline pt 2

Published on: 9th November, 2023

Show Notes

Episode Overview:

In Episode 9 of "The Impact Sprint: 14 Stories of Heartbeats and Footprints," join Nick Kershaw as he unravels the complexities of community-driven projects and confronts the untold challenges behind Impact Marathon's ambitious Project Pipeline in Kakani, Nepal. Experience the raw, unfiltered journey of turning a community's collective dream into a reality against all odds.

What's Inside:

- 🎤 Raw Insights from Kathmandu: Nick shares immediate reflections amidst the bustling background of Kathmandu, revealing the tangible atmosphere of anticipation and determination.

- 🛣️ Beyond the Summit: A candid look into the unspoken "valleys" – the challenges and setbacks encountered in any significant endeavour for change.

- 🤝 Community at the Forefront: Hear how true community leadership, engagement, and collective decision-making are the bedrocks of a successful Impact project.

- 🚧 Unexpected Turmoil: Discover the tense dynamics and urgent village meetings that threatened to derail the project's progress.

Episode Highlights:

- 🌱 Seeds of Conflict: Learn about the existing water privilege within the village and the resistance to sharing this essential resource equitably.

- 🗣️ Voices of the Village: Immerse yourself in the passionate conversations and negotiations that shaped the project's direction.

- 💧 Impactful Outcomes: Celebrate the culmination of effort as every home in the village gains access to running water, illustrating the power of persistent community action.


In This Episode:

- 🏔️ Nick revisits the groundbreaking first steps of bringing Project Pipeline to life – the logistics, the community meetings, and the personal challenges he faced.

- 💪 The confrontation with adversity – how one family's opposition became a test of the community's unity and resolve.

- 🛠️ The tireless work of laying down pipes with hands and hearts, and the valuable lesson of embracing every part of the journey.


Why Listen:

- 🌟 Be inspired by the powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome and adapt to challenges.

- 🤲 Understand the nuances of leading a social enterprise that deeply respects and acts upon the community's voice.

- 🙌 Gain insight into the gratifying process of empowering communities and witnessing the transformative impact of collective effort.


- #CommunityDevelopment #SocialEntrepreneurship #RunningForChange #ImpactMarathonSeries #SustainableProjects #Nepal #WaterAccess #GlobalGoals #Teamwork #Innovation #RealWorldImpact #Kakani #DevelopmentChallenges #Empowerment #Leadership #PodcastForChange


Calls to Action:

- ✍️ Leave a review and share the podcast to help amplify the message of community empowerment.

- 🎧 Tune in for the next episode to dive into the current Impact Project in Nepal and learn how you can be part of creating a ripple effect of positive change.


Next Episode Teaser:

- 🎙️ Stay tuned as Nick takes us behind the scenes of this year's ambitious Impact Project in Nepal, where water continues to be a central theme in changing lives.

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Impact Stories with Nick Kershaw
Deep dives on creating a positive impact with charities , philanthropists & business leaders from across the globe.
Every single day, you create an impact.
It's up to you to make it a positive one.

Impact Stories with Nick Kershaw is a series of stories, deep-dive conversations that will help you understand how to create a positive impact every day.

If we want to change the world, we can't simply look to charities - we need business leaders, the public sector, civil society, and individuals to be working together.

Nick Kershaw is on a mission to create a world where every single person has the knowledge and opportunity to create a positive impact. As Founder & CEO of the Impact Marathon Series, he has travelled the world in search of the most powerful ways to create a positive impact. And, most importantly, how to share the characters, the stories, and the ideas will empower you today.
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