• scale of dump communities worldwide and daily survival work
• why TMP partners with local Christian leaders instead of sending staff abroad
• countries served and how language access and culture shape impact
• core supports such as nutrition, medical access and education
• education protected through funding cuts and its long-term outcomes
• alumni returning as professionals to rebuild safer homes and systems
• community transformation over relocation as a guiding value
• executive director role, fundraising, donor communication and accountability
• growing the donor base beyond Topeka through personal networks
• how to attend the Spoken fundraiser and get involved
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0:00 - The Global Reality Of Dump Communities
2:45 - Dave’s Path From Pastor To TNP
6:48 - What Trash Mountain Project Actually Does
10:45 - Why Partner With Local Leaders
13:50 - Countries, Language, And On-The-Ground Networks
18:35 - Nutrition, Medical Access, And Education
23:05 - Education As The Non-Negotiable
27:20 - Community Transformation Over Relocation
31:10 - Executive Director Role And Fundraising
36:00 - Highs, Lows, And Partner Accountability
41:00 - Growing The Donor Base Beyond Topeka
47:20 - Theology Teaching And Practical Faith
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