BBBB509. Meeting Ben Parkinson. || Ships, opticians, charity, and social entrepreneurship in Uganda.
Channel: Stuff by Bez
Date: 11/01/2022

Today, I'll have a chat with Ben Parkinson, who has run the Chrysalis Project in Uganda since 2009.

https://www.chrysalisschool.org/

An avid gamer in their youth, Ben spent time working on a cruise ship, experiencing the global wealth disparity. 

After a few years helping an optician's marketing department, Ben set up a charity to support disadvantaged people in Birmingham. Soon after, Ben realised that setting up something in Africa would allow for more impact. 

The Chrysalis Project continues to grow and help educate youngsters.

Ben also runs an annual boardgame convention, which brings in 200 attendees from around the area.