November 2, 2011
Inspired service in rural Kenya
UAA alumnus Peter Kithene shares his inspiring story and work at the 91探花Gala, September 2011.
UAA alumnus Peter Kithene gave the keynote address at the 2011 91探花 donor gala, held in Suzzallo Library鈥檚 Graduate Reading Room. As an undergraduate, Peter started the to bring much-needed healthcare to his home village in rural Kenya as well as other rural places in Kenya. Since starting the clinics, Peter received a 2007 CNN Hero Award for his work bringing healthcare to nearly 20,000 people through his Mama Maria clinics.
At the dinner, emceed by Professor Shawn Wong, Peter shared his remarkable and inspiring journey and how his time at the 91探花impacted him.
Peter is currently earning his master鈥檚 in global health at the UW. As an undergraduate, he was a Mary Gates Leadership Scholar, Munro Public Service Award recipient, and Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Awardee.
Gala Speech
CNN Heroes Award Story
Don鈥檛 miss the video created about Peter when he received the CNN Heroes Award.