Leonard Onyango - Coding in Kenya(Kibera) Part 1 | Coder Kids Podcast Episode 38

In this episode, James interviews Leonard Onyango. Leonard grew up in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya called Kibera. Join us to learn about his journey to teach kids how to code in the slums. For Timestamps see below.

We've set up a GoFundMe for Leonard where you can donate to help him create a coding center for kids who don't have the opportunity otherwise. We need your help!

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0:00 Intro 0:35 How Leonard got involved in technology 3:45 What is Kibera? 13:42 Go Fund Me for Leonard's coding center 15:18 What Leonard has already done to teach coding at schools in Kibera 18:10 Leonard's dream of a Coding Center in heart of Kibera 19:16 Leonard's email to Coder Kids 21:53 Using ScratchJR app in Kibera, materials needed 23:59 Leonard's passion for helping kids in Kibera 26:03 Kids in Kibera excited to learn coding, challenges in Kibera 29:15 Leonard's tour of Kibera 31:18 Coding as a way for the kids to tell their story 32:28 Future hopes for Leonard's Coding Center and Coder Kids 34:23 How we can help 35:20 Conclusion

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