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Articles by Kennedy Wirth

About Kennedy Wirth
Kennedy Wirth is an intern for Citizen Matters from Seattle, WA. Follow her on @kennedywirth.
Education

This NGO creates spaces where learning is fun and hope is high

October 25, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

In fourteen years, this Bengaluru-based NGO has transformed the lives of children from underprivileged sections learning in government schools, to help them pursue a better life with better education and jobs.

Environment

Clear and present danger: What’s the future of Bengaluru’s rejuvenated lakes

September 8, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Rejuvenating a lake is a tough task. But the real work lies after the revival. Maintaining that the lake stays clean and clear of sewage and encroachment is a continuous task that requires funds and people. What would be the future of these lakes?

Environment

Communities take command of lake cleanups in Bengaluru

September 1, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Groups of people work with the local corporators, to manually clean the lake every weekend. What else is happening, in Bengaluru’s lake rejuvenation scene?

Environment

How Bengaluru’s lakes got a second chance at life

August 31, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

From being a water network to becoming sewage basins of Bengaluru, lakes have an interesting history. But lakes still matter to this city, because they help in groundwater recharge. The story of rejuvenating Bengaluru’s lakes is an inspiring one.

Society

African women in Bengaluru: we stick out like a sore thumb

August 28, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

First impressions from new visitors to the city. They are from different African countries, and their experience here shows a different side of Bengalureans.

Environment

Three stories prove Bengaluru’s water woes can be solved

August 22, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Three communities in Bengaluru are proving that sustainable water management in urban India is possible. They have eliminated borewells and tankers from the equation!

Environment

Humans of Lalbagh Independence Day flower show

August 15, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Over 500,000 visitors are expected to attend this year’s Independence Day flower show, not to mention the numerous vendors, security workers, cleaners or others!

Civic

A decade on air: Radio Active brings real stories of real people

August 2, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

What could be common to garment workers, transgenders, auto drivers, waste pickers and animal activists? They are all radio jockeys in Bengaluru’s one and only community radio! It’s a story of a decade of being a voice to voiceless.

Commute

Will highway liquor ban affect pubs and bars on ORR?

July 14, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

The Karnataka Excise Department’s recent order to stop the sale of liquor on national highways in Bengaluru’s CBD is based on outdated highway records.

Civic

Aussie politicians, Bengaluru MLAs discuss citizen participation

July 4, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Elected officials from Bengaluru and their Australian counterparts discussed how to foster civic engagement and improve voter turnout among the youth at a B.PAC organised panel.

Civic

Bengaluru’s composting fairs show how easy it is to grow your own vegetables

June 28, 2017 Kennedy Wirth

Composting fairs that are hosted in various parts of Bengaluru help people get initiated into composting. They offer the first lessons in sustainability and waste segregation as well.


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