If you’ve ever felt isolated, judged, or wondered if true connection could transform lives, this episode is for you.

As your host, I invite you into an unforgettable, deeply honest conversation with George Orwa, founder of Safi Nyuolo Safi Community Based Organization in Nairobi, Kenya. This isn’t just a story of surviving seven years of incarceration in a foreign land: it’s about finding purpose, forging new connections, and learning how vulnerability, honesty, and faith can rebuild not only one’s own life but also ignite hope for others still imprisoned physically or emotionally.

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Watch This If:

• You want to understand the realities of incarceration and life after prison
• You believe everyone deserves a second chance (or want to learn why that matters)
• You’re searching for the courage to share your true story and build authentic trust
• You work in community-building, rehabilitation, faith-based service, or nonprofit outreach
• You want actionable inspiration to support marginalized or forgotten people

Episode Highlights (with Timestamps):

• 02:38 Why George said yes to sharing his story
• 04:41 The truth behind his project and personal experience with incarceration
• 09:31 The moment it was safe to share his real story
• 19:09 George’s journey: Seven years incarcerated in England
• 22:40 The personal fallout—marriage, family, and isolation
• 29:09 Staying connected through faith and action inside prison
• 36:47 Building trust and community among inmates
• 41:10 Coping with pain and being a silent support to others
• 46:03 Rebuilding life, family, and finding real love
• 54:42 Coming home: Why George started giving back in Kenya
• 57:01 Conditions in Kenyan prisons and how George’s organization is supporting inmates
• 1:02:43 The impact of empathy, prayer, and practical help in rehabilitation
• 1:14:42 Closing thoughts: Why everyone deserves a second chance

What You’ll Learn:

· How radical honesty and vulnerability can transform relationships—even when shame or fear is present

· Ways faith and service create resilience and a sense of purpose for those facing adversity

· The vital importance of support networks for incarcerated people—and how you can help

· How to rebuild trust after betrayal and navigate painful family fallout

· Actionable steps to get involved or start your own project for marginalized communities

Contact Information:

• Guest: George Orwa
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.orwa.795376

• Host: Valerie Hope
• Website: https://www.valeriehope.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehope/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHope
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoy

Production Support: Lucy Hope - Podcast Editing, Copy, and Publishing.

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