Louis, I am so proud of your ethics and the way you devote your time towards others who are less fortunate. Sacrificing eating 'what everybody else eats' for your new way of life as a Vegan is incredibly commendable. This is why I follow you! Thank you for continuing to be inspirational to so many of us.
At 8:26 when Andy and the other guy were singing THEIR songs to THEM was beautiful! Music is a truly amazing thing that connects people and warms the soul!
I literally cried where they were standing together and sang. It made me realise how people still can smile and be happy even in the conditions they are living in. It maybe sounds cocky but I am happy and sad at the same time, seeing people still believing in something even if it is singing together and do something that makes them happy. Sometimes I wish people would realise how life should be and appreciate our life, no matter where they are from. Because life is a beautiful thing and of course nobody should live in a condition like they do. But how I see it, they still sing together and even for a moment they are happy. God bless them!
Thanks Louis for sharing this part of Kenya as a Kenyan Myself 🙌🏾😊🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 I appreciate your passion for photography/videography and helping others and opening others eyes to different parts of the world . ✌🏾️ 🇰🇪
this is truly moving it makes you realise how fortunate you are hopefully these people can break out of this cycle that are greed and selfishness put them in.great vlog louis
Reading through comments on recent videos, I almost find it comical how critical people are of Louis. I guess you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. Louis, coming from Kenyan and just another human being, thank you so much for the work that you're doing to help people not only in Kenya but worldwide. You inspire me to strive to be a more selfless person. Hopefully I can one day see even a portion of the world that you've seen.
It's lovely to see you visiting these places and for us to be able to see the work that is being done to make things better in these poverty stricken places. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video Louis
Great stuff Louis :) Your videos always make me smile! Just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU!! for inspiring me to create daily content of my own! :) Keep it up!
I haven't seen your content for a while but my god you have upped your game! I'm going to be sticking around for sure. Your filmmaking and story telling is just beautiful.
Those birds at the dump were HUGE! Very cool that there is an auto shop and store to help support the school/orphanage along with other financial partners. Sad to hear that we're still seeing the same people at the dump two years later, but maybe most of the change will be with the younger generation.
as much as I love Caseys vlogs, I will always appreciate Louis' more. This particular vlog is the reason why. He can continue to give us quality content where ever he is. People sometimes give Louis such a hard time about him staying somewhere in nice places right after he's just been to that dump site. Like..are you guys serious? what have YOU done?
Love this video! I am so glad you showed the other side of how some people live. I have a friend who has a similar organization here in South Africa, and I can tell you that there is a huge need for a heightened awareness of the plight of our fellow man. Thank you for helping bring awareness to this issue, and thank you for your heart, and all that you do.
Louis is a real gent raising the awareness that he does and the help he offers to charities, wish more people with similar social media impact would do the same! Also the champagne super nova sing along didn't seem to work very well :')
+mcgaugh57 You know, Africa was extremley underdeveloped when the white man came. Africans couldn't even make a fire, they used lightning/natural causes of fire and then hade fire guards. The white man progressed the africans so much. I also know they caused alot of suffering. But many of todays black people forget that the white man brought the modern world to Africa. If Africa would countiniue to be isolated they would not prosper, atleast not compared to Europe. It was the conditions of the cold weather and harsh living conditions that forced progress to Europe, the climate in africa did not force devolopment. I am Swedish, and my ancecetors the vikings were also super primitive compared to the Romans/Greeks, but we progressed alot when Sweden became a part of Europe. I however understand the hatred towards white people by african-americans, but I personally don't think the obsession of past slavery is good for african americans, the negativity and victimhood on focusing on that can really hinder your current situation. And also, the average African-American is much richer than the average black African.
Your my life goals your just always living in the moment out in the world experiencing everything it's amazing and I hope I can grow up to have such a good life like you
This is a very touching vlog, like you said is sad to see the conditions where these people live and no one should live like that, but is so surprising to see them smiling and being so welcoming. This video made me feel like I should thank God fr being fortunate to have clean water,clothes,education and shelter. Thank you Louis for sharing this with us :)
Love your videos. Looking forward to sharing our own journey as we start to sail all around on our 36 ft Sailboat. You're of course always welcome to join us and appreciate your humble attitude to living life to the fullest. We set sail in a few months and thank you for the inspiration along our way!
I love the positivity and love you are spreading Louis ❤️ can't wait to pursue my dreams like this. Way to go! And keep it up with the plant based lifestyle. 🌱🌱You're changing the world 🌎
Louis - Go to Nicaragua! Its so beautiful and theres some fantatsic places to go! I stayed with my aunt and her family who live there and visisted 2 volcanoes, a lake with volcanic islands, a natural spring, lagunas.., It was fantastic!
I have been influenced by recent works that take a negative view of charity tourism. There is a certain amount of trepidation when I see Louis, quintessential white guy adventurer, mixing it up with people who live in extremely poor or primitive conditions as if he is one of them. Not that it is bad to see these things first hand, but one needs enough self-awareness to know that you are there first are foremost for your own benefit. Your presence is not a gift to anyone, beyond the simple human kindness and respect you ought to pay no matter the situation one finds oneself in. I have not seen enough of his vlogs to say how he seems himself, though I do somewhat appreciate that he visits places more than once.
+BlackMandragon "mixing it up with people who live inextremely poor or primitive conditions as if he is one of them" I find it troublesome that whenever people of extremely different backgrounds circumstances come together and enjoy each others company it's seen as a bad thing. And that bad focus is usually directed at the person who was fortunate enough to have the better circumstance. How dare he be happy? Why isn't he hanging his head in shame and apologising to every person he meets for having been born in England. He may have been lucky in the circumstances who grew up in but that doesn't mean he is a superhero who should be expected to fix the worlds problems, else avoid them in utter shame of his luck. Would it be better for him to ignore the poorer areas? Stay away? So the world can ignore and forget? And not give the charities the publicity? I can't see that. Or just spend the whole time sad and crying for them all? Somehow I think they may find that to be more insulting, if anything. This sort of complaint just seems like social justice warriors being insulted for someone else, who isn't insulted. Tourism brings wealth. These people want them to come. That's why they gather and put on a show for the tourists.
Isn't he trying to understand the people he visits? Isn't he bringing about awareness through his platform? I think vlogging is his way of showing respect to these people and their struggle and their lifestyle. Not solely for his own benefit
+Jasleen Marwah Absolutely. Bringing awarenes is the first step. Any one person can't do everythig. His job is to record what he sees in the world. Bring awareness. Great point Jasleen.
this africa vlog series has been amazing. Don't get me wrong, I love all your other fun vlogs as well, but this is sooo eye opening and interesting to watch. Thanks for giving us this beautiful insight! :)
I was thinking the same thing tbh like I would defs love to stay with the kids if I was there etc etc but there is probably a genuine reason why he stays at the hotel. Louis isn't stuck up :-)
I don't post any comments when I'm watching Louis' videos but this time I had to! Last summer, I went to Kenya and it was such a beautiful but also moving experience! I wouldn't have imagined that these people are so smiley and as Louis said they have literally nothing; no one should live like that! So if you get the chance to go to Kenya one day, go and enjoy it, because you're not the same person after it! xx
Its really something to watch your vlogs. Before starting to watch them I never really had a passion for traveling the world. Now as I watch each vlog I get to see the the world in a whole different angle. Most of us would probably not be able to go to all the places that you go to but when we watch your vlogs we get to see the world in a whole different way. Its as if we are there with you. Now I definitely want to travel the world. It must be so amazing to be in such different places and see such different cultures and of course meet so many interesting people. You are blessed to be able to have this opportunity. I hope you treasure it forever! peace!
There is a story of a man who is walking on the beach which is littered with starfish washed up after a big storm. A boy approaching him was throwing starfish back into the ocean. The man asked him why if he wouldn't make a difference because there were thousands and the boy replied that it meant the world to that one starfish. I think this relates to the hopelessness one might feel when we see people in these situations.
It takes alot of courage to jump into that kind of third world poverty, Louis and Raya. I was in shock and unable to process Tijuana, Mexico - my first so called 3rd world experience. I can't possibly imagine what it takes to process those dump site villages. Especially kids growing up there. You really just can't. But, making the world much more aware of severe conditions that still exist through the vlogs is a major contribution for solutions that will lift Africa out of poverty this century. It's already happening. The economic snowball is rolling, and gaining steam quickly around the continent. And it will eventually reach into Rural Kenya, probably within years. Rest assured.
"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of."
- Confucius
deep words.
exactly
Facts
+Peter Paton I like your quote reference, I like your travel videos...It's a sub from me!
+Peter Paton Film That's a really thought provoking quote! We need more of that wisdom on TH-cam :)
all his vlogs are such high quality and well filmed... him and neistat are honestly youtube goals
+Melissa Liang seriously
+Melissa Liang so true :D
+Melissa Liang anyone agree the title to the vid is quite belittleing
+Melissa Liang Yeah, they've been huge inspirations for my vlogs too!
+Melissa Liang Yeah someday I hope I can produce quality like them haha but for now I'm stuck with what I have which is not a bad place to start
Push society away from non-degradable items. That will be a good first start to eliminate the toxins in the waste dumps.
So true!
All these mini documentaries (Louis' vlogs) are so informative and eye opening!
your such a kind caring person Louis.
You deserve a flicking medal or something.
:)
you know what you should do? create a big world map where people can select a country and watch the vlogs from there! That would be so cool!!
Omg yes!!
Yes good idea! :D
Fine idea
+Rebecca Powell LOVE that idea
+Rebecca Powell I am Developer and will try to do this. Thanks for the Idea
Kenya is a truly beautiful country and I'm proud to call it my roots. you should definitely do a meet up in Nairobi
+Yusraa Yussuf *YAAAS PLEASE*
Louis, I am so proud of your ethics and the way you devote your time towards others who are less fortunate. Sacrificing eating 'what everybody else eats' for your new way of life as a Vegan is incredibly commendable. This is why I follow you! Thank you for continuing to be inspirational to so many of us.
Humbling Louis - thanks for sharing.
that beginning of the vlog was insane thankfully the mans alright
Thank you . You are doing good work. Stay humble.
At 8:26 when Andy and the other guy were singing THEIR songs to THEM was beautiful! Music is a truly amazing thing that connects people and warms the soul!
It gave me all the feels seeing those people living at the dump site. How sad. :(
I admire these guys that can crank out videos of the highest quality, day after day. Incredible.
I literally cried where they were standing together and sang. It made me realise how people still can smile and be happy even in the conditions they are living in. It maybe sounds cocky but I am happy and sad at the same time, seeing people still believing in something even if it is singing together and do something that makes them happy.
Sometimes I wish people would realise how life should be and appreciate our life, no matter where they are from. Because life is a beautiful thing and of course nobody should live in a condition like they do. But how I see it, they still sing together and even for a moment they are happy.
God bless them!
Thanks Louis for sharing this part of Kenya as a Kenyan Myself 🙌🏾😊🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 I appreciate your passion for photography/videography and helping others and opening others eyes to different parts of the world . ✌🏾️ 🇰🇪
Makes you appreciate what you have.
thanks for helping my people out louis while im stuck here for University good on ya man
I love the new sound you hear when you like a comment
Nice one
The intro was so satisfying
Bravo Louis! I'm so pleased that you are using your platform to highlight the great work that these groups are doing. Keep it up.
this is truly moving it makes you realise how fortunate you are hopefully these people can break out of this cycle that are greed and selfishness put them in.great vlog louis
It will be awesome when you come back and see the trees grown. Great work Louis!
Tough people, much respect to all !
Reading through comments on recent videos, I almost find it comical how critical people are of Louis. I guess you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. Louis, coming from Kenyan and just another human being, thank you so much for the work that you're doing to help people not only in Kenya but worldwide. You inspire me to strive to be a more selfless person. Hopefully I can one day see even a portion of the world that you've seen.
Thankyou so much for making a big effort to post everyday, love your videos Louis 💝
I love how Louis treats People.
this quality is AMAZING
Always a good thing caring about and helping others!Love&Respect
It's awesome to see you helping out with all these charities and stuff Louis :)
It's lovely to see you visiting these places and for us to be able to see the work that is being done to make things better in these poverty stricken places.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video Louis
Heartbreaking. I'm glad someone is helping them, it shows how blessed we are....lots of love!
*Loving the vlogs at the moment Louis!*
Thanks for inspiring me to create weekly videos on my channel :)
I love how they started singing Wonderwall in reply to their traditional song!
Great stuff Louis :) Your videos always make me smile! Just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU!! for inspiring me to create daily content of my own! :) Keep it up!
+GabeHales Ill check you out mate!
+GabeHales I literally watched the first part of your intro and subbed!! Youre awesome man!
+GabeHales just finished watching your latest vlog, enjoyed it as always :)
Clay Bowen Thank you! :)
this was so amazing hearing how they helped the man to get a job loved it!!!!!
inspiring stuff Louis!
You are such a good person Louis!!! Videos like these make me so emotional.....
I haven't seen your content for a while but my god you have upped your game! I'm going to be sticking around for sure. Your filmmaking and story telling is just beautiful.
Those birds at the dump were HUGE! Very cool that there is an auto shop and store to help support the school/orphanage along with other financial partners. Sad to hear that we're still seeing the same people at the dump two years later, but maybe most of the change will be with the younger generation.
as much as I love Caseys vlogs, I will always appreciate Louis' more. This particular vlog is the reason why. He can continue to give us quality content where ever he is. People sometimes give Louis such a hard time about him staying somewhere in nice places right after he's just been to that dump site. Like..are you guys serious? what have YOU done?
I personally love it when Louis visits new country's
God bless these people, and the people who help them......
Love this video! I am so glad you showed the other side of how some people live. I have a friend who has a similar organization here in South Africa, and I can tell you that there is a huge need for a heightened awareness of the plight of our fellow man. Thank you for helping bring awareness to this issue, and thank you for your heart, and all that you do.
I'm amazed at the things the built at the dump site like the bracelets.
Louis is a real gent raising the awareness that he does and the help he offers to charities, wish more people with similar social media impact would do the same! Also the champagne super nova sing along didn't seem to work very well :')
those little kids in the dumpster broke my heart. no one should live like this.
I respect Louis so much for videos like this.
Just imagine the paradise Africa would be if no White man ever stepped foot on that continent.
+mcgaugh57 What a dildo!
Brent Vice That's what she said :)
+Live The Life just imagine the world if people like you excepted equality as skin colour should not be judged.
+mcgaugh57 You know, Africa was extremley underdeveloped when the white man came. Africans couldn't even make a fire, they used lightning/natural causes of fire and then hade fire guards. The white man progressed the africans so much. I also know they caused alot of suffering. But many of todays black people forget that the white man brought the modern world to Africa. If Africa would countiniue to be isolated they would not prosper, atleast not compared to Europe. It was the conditions of the cold weather and harsh living conditions that forced progress to Europe, the climate in africa did not force devolopment. I am Swedish, and my ancecetors the vikings were also super primitive compared to the Romans/Greeks, but we progressed alot when Sweden became a part of Europe. I however understand the hatred towards white people by african-americans, but I personally don't think the obsession of past slavery is good for african americans, the negativity and victimhood on focusing on that can really hinder your current situation. And also, the average African-American is much richer than the average black African.
***** I can't let my self even think that, it would be glorious.
I always like the creative ways that Louis implements his intro, but today's was especially cool. I loved how the music came in too. :)
used to hear that song all the time at church back home wa milenge milenge mungu wa milenge ni wani
Your my life goals your just always living in the moment out in the world experiencing everything it's amazing and I hope I can grow up to have such a good life like you
i feel like louis is the most accepting guy ever
Very cool. Thanks for helping my people Louis.
Freaking love you Louis! your an awesome person, never change!
I love seeing the part where they sing so unifying and beautiful
These are my favourite videos of yours. Thank you so much for the job you do. This is just amazing.
This is so amazing! I would love to travel to Kenya and how you've made this vlog Louis is brilliant! :)
This is a very touching vlog, like you said is sad to see the conditions where these people live and no one should live like that, but is so surprising to see them smiling and being so welcoming.
This video made me feel like I should thank God fr being fortunate to have clean water,clothes,education and shelter.
Thank you Louis for sharing this with us :)
Love your videos. Looking forward to sharing our own journey as we start to sail all around on our 36 ft Sailboat. You're of course always welcome to join us and appreciate your humble attitude to living life to the fullest. We set sail in a few months and thank you for the inspiration along our way!
I love the positivity and love you are spreading Louis ❤️ can't wait to pursue my dreams like this. Way to go! And keep it up with the plant based lifestyle. 🌱🌱You're changing the world 🌎
i wish i could follow Louis and do those kind and cool things to help those people out...
Truly inspirational.
This is such a great thing they are doing, inspires me to want to help!!!
Louis - Go to Nicaragua! Its so beautiful and theres some fantatsic places to go! I stayed with my aunt and her family who live there and visisted 2 volcanoes, a lake with volcanic islands, a natural spring, lagunas.., It was fantastic!
You're an inspirational man, keep it up Louis
Louis your amazing + your daily vlogs make my day xD (keep doing what your doing) nuff love
I have been influenced by recent works that take a negative view of charity tourism. There is a certain amount of trepidation when I see Louis, quintessential white guy adventurer, mixing it up with people who live in extremely poor or primitive conditions as if he is one of them. Not that it is bad to see these things first hand, but one needs enough self-awareness to know that you are there first are foremost for your own benefit. Your presence is not a gift to anyone, beyond the simple human kindness and respect you ought to pay no matter the situation one finds oneself in. I have not seen enough of his vlogs to say how he seems himself, though I do somewhat appreciate that he visits places more than once.
+BlackMandragon "mixing it up with people who live inextremely poor or primitive conditions as if he is one of them"
I find it troublesome that whenever people of extremely different backgrounds circumstances come together and enjoy each others company it's seen as a bad thing. And that bad focus is usually directed at the person who was fortunate enough to have the better circumstance. How dare he be happy? Why isn't he hanging his head in shame and apologising to every person he meets for having been born in England.
He may have been lucky in the circumstances who grew up in but that doesn't mean he is a superhero who should be expected to fix the worlds problems, else avoid them in utter shame of his luck. Would it be better for him to ignore the poorer areas? Stay away? So the world can ignore and forget? And not give the charities the publicity? I can't see that. Or just spend the whole time sad and crying for them all? Somehow I think they may find that to be more insulting, if anything.
This sort of complaint just seems like social justice warriors being insulted for someone else, who isn't insulted.
Tourism brings wealth. These people want them to come. That's why they gather and put on a show for the tourists.
Isn't he trying to understand the people he visits? Isn't he bringing about awareness through his platform?
I think vlogging is his way of showing respect to these people and their struggle and their lifestyle. Not solely for his own benefit
+Jasleen Marwah Absolutely. Bringing awarenes is the first step. Any one person can't do everythig. His job is to record what he sees in the world. Bring awareness. Great point Jasleen.
Louis is my hero.
Thank you for doing what you do.
I volunteered at a school next to the Nakuru dump site a couple of years ago, sad to see not much has changed
Yes Andy! Love seeing that dude in the vlogs!
Louis what could you possibly be doing up at 5am on valentines day???
+MrSmallPet This video was filmed on February 16th... Valentine's day was on the 14th.
+MrSmallPet Fingerblasting
Listening to the guy saying hwheel barrrel reminds me of family guy. cool hwhip.
You should name the tree Hope
I love u so much Louis been subscribed for ages
Just opens your eyes.
this africa vlog series has been amazing. Don't get me wrong, I love all your other fun vlogs as well, but this is sooo eye opening and interesting to watch. Thanks for giving us this beautiful insight! :)
First visit to your channel. Great video. Should remind us to be thankful everyday. Cheers.
Louis I love how you go there and try to give hope, but why not stay with them for a night a don't get why you have to go to a hotel
Yea, true adventure, living in best hotels and eating vegan burgers :D
+kissingyourshadow at least he goes and helps. I'm sure it's more then you will ever do
but if you go and help and they have nothing and then your going to a hotel why they are poor and your acting like you just don't care.
Well if you think about it, if he didn't stay in a hotel he wouldn't have wifi to upload these vlogs that you enjoy critiquing so much
I was thinking the same thing tbh like I would defs love to stay with the kids if I was there etc etc but there is probably a genuine reason why he stays at the hotel. Louis isn't stuck up :-)
So inspiring! I love watching your vlogs when I get stuck on something while editing, it always renews my motivation :)
I don't post any comments when I'm watching Louis' videos but this time I had to! Last summer, I went to Kenya and it was such a beautiful but also moving experience! I wouldn't have imagined that these people are so smiley and as Louis said they have literally nothing; no one should live like that! So if you get the chance to go to Kenya one day, go and enjoy it, because you're not the same person after it! xx
We should all live like Louis
zero dislikes!!
you deserve it!
Its really something to watch your vlogs. Before starting to watch them I never really had a passion for traveling the world. Now as I watch each vlog I get to see the the world in a whole different angle. Most of us would probably not be able to go to all the places that you go to but when we watch your vlogs we get to see the world in a whole different way. Its as if we are there with you. Now I definitely want to travel the world. It must be so amazing to be in such different places and see such different cultures and of course meet so many interesting people. You are blessed to be able to have this opportunity. I hope you treasure it forever! peace!
Wow I really want to go to Africa, one day one day..
There is a story of a man who is walking on the beach which is littered with starfish washed up after a big storm. A boy approaching him was throwing starfish back into the ocean. The man asked him why if he wouldn't make a difference because there were thousands and the boy replied that it meant the world to that one starfish. I think this relates to the hopelessness one might feel when we see people in these situations.
touchy subject. i know that charity is good but not enough.
no one should live like this, totally right. never the less, they seem lucky. they enjoy life while we enjoy material things.
Yes Louis going to Kenya and showing them Oasis
Can you please talk about how you got involved in charities abroad and any advice you would give to someone who is looking to do the same??
fantastic work as always my friend.
Wish I could be back home. Do me a favor and enjoy Kenya while your there ;) have fun Louis
Louis your soo nice!
People are so fucking heartless!! How the heck you can dislike this sort of video?
Awesome video! Also what an awesome project to be involved with!
Dope video once again bruh!
It takes alot of courage to jump into that kind of third world poverty, Louis and Raya. I was in shock and unable to process Tijuana, Mexico - my first so called 3rd world experience. I can't possibly imagine what it takes to process those dump site villages. Especially kids growing up there. You really just can't. But, making the world much more aware of severe conditions that still exist through the vlogs is a major contribution for solutions that will lift Africa out of poverty this century. It's already happening. The economic snowball is rolling, and gaining steam quickly around the continent. And it will eventually reach into Rural Kenya, probably within years. Rest assured.
His vlogs are so good and so inspiring, I really hope to be like him one day. Hope yall can give me your support
You are amazing Louis!!! :D