In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Britney Underwood discuss The Akola Project which provides underprivileged women in Uganda with economic opportunities.
http://www.dts.edu/thetable/play/akola-project/
0:15 Bock introduces the event
6:26 How Underwood began her involvement in Uganda
11:20 Balancing family responsibilities with her work in Uganda
12:54 What is the Akola Project?
17:03 Why Underwood uses jewelry production to help women
19:37 What is a micro-loan?
20:41 Who are the people helped by the Akola Project?
22:56 What are child soldiers?
25:14 How does the Akola Project impact women outside Uganda?
26:46 How does The Akola Project produce its jewelry?
29:29 Lessons Underwood learned through her involvement in Uganda
34:00 How is the church is involved?
35:44 Advice on starting a company like Akola
37:41 How have foundations helped Akola?
40:22 How Underwood sees this work as a calling
45:48 What is the size of your core group?
45:57 Might Akola open another location?
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