Team Tengeneza
They wanted to call themselves Team Simba, but I protested; it was so touristy. So they consented to “Team Tengeneza,” which means to create or make in Swahili. We were there to make a film, make a summit, make a…
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Kirinyaga
I just spent 10 consecutive nights on Mt. Kenya, Kirinyaga, the heart and lifeblood of the country that’s inherited its name. Ascending Mt. Kenya has been described as similar to just walking north from the equator, except that every thousand…
What a Journey so Far!
WOW. WOW. WOW. How do I explain the experience I have had so far with words. I am in love with the culture and people here. I can’t believe it has already been almost two weeks since I arrived! I…
Heartbreaking Day
Today was probably the hardest day I have ever had with being a nurse. It all just felt so unreal. I was doing rounds with the nurses and getting report on the babies when we stopped at this one baby…
Le Business au Sénégal
Par rapport aux paies de l’Occident, rien ici n’est efficace. Aucune boutique n’accepte les cartes sauf qu’à Dakar, il faut toujours garder de l’argent liquide. Cela a des conséquences. Il est impossible d’avoir une taxe de vente alors il y…
Le journal quotidien/The Daily Journal #11
Jour 67 – Ce matin j’ai vu le plan de business pour Seynabou Dieye que le couple canadien a fait. Après, nous avons visité les boutiques et un tailleur pour vérifier les prix du plan de business. Nous avons travaillé…
Vers la Fin/Towards the End
Le temps passe si vite, je reste ici pour seulement un mois de plus. Il est bizarre parce que le travail me semble très différent maintenant. Nous avons eu beaucoup de bénéficiaires qui ont déjà fini la formation au bureau.…
Le Journal quotidien/The Daily Journal #10
Jour 60 – Quatre talibés ont passé l’examen final aujourd’hui (2 ont réussi). Nous avons donné 3 prêts ce matin avec Moctar, toutes les femmes étaient très enthousiastes. Claire et moi avons acheter de la confiture pour nos petits déjeuners.…
Today is the DAY!!!
. . I can not believe that today is the day that I am heading out of the states to begin working internationally. In Africa. A place I have always dreamed of going to. It doesn’t feel real. All of…
Farther Up and Farther In
Here we go! I’m about to drive up to Mt. Kenya for a solid two weeks on the mountain, hiking, climbing, but most importantly, filming! This is the beginning of almost a full month in the mountains and will be…