James Mixon
“Did I have an impact on them? It never feels like you have an effect on a culture that is so dramatically teaching you. I chose to experience this culture by documenting it. In my experience, almost everyone wants to…
Country Kenya
Savannah Johnson
“I began to realize the interconnectedness of global development issues. From education, to health, to infrastructure—the issues and solutions are all intertwined. It requires partnership and creativity and relentless effort.”
Final Traveler Reflection
Hello again! Since being home for nearly 2 months and having plenty of time to reflect on my experience, I remain in a state of awe and gratitude toward my time spent in Kenya. Seriously, when I think about my…
Goodbye Kenya!
*Written on 2/5/2026 Well well! This update comes to you from the Nairobi airport as I begin my long journey home. As I sit here waiting for my first flight, it still doesn’t feel real that I am leaving this…
Another week, another medical camp
Hello hello! Another busy, exciting couple of weeks have come and gone! Time is flying by and I can’t believe I only have a few more weeks living in this city! This past week I had a welcome break from…
Christmas Day Shenanigans
Happy New Year! While most of my days the past few weeks have been spent doing my normal work at the clinic, the holidays definitely added some out-of-the-ordinary excitement. In the week leading up to Christmas, I truly had no…
Merry Christmas week!
Hello and Merry (early) Christmas! The holiday season is in full swing here in Nairobi. While decorating and celebrating the holiday isn’t quite as common as it is at home, shopping malls and restaurants have become adorned with Christmas trees…
Reflecting on the Good and the Bad
Hello, hello! My past couple of weeks have been full of the normal routine, long days seeing patients at the clinic and restful evenings in the house or exploring the city. Since I don’t have too much to update you…
School Health Screenings
Hello again! Another exciting couple of weeks have passed for me here in Nairobi. I feel like time is passing so quickly; sometimes it’s hard to believe that I have been here for nearly 4 months already! On Friday of…
Reminders, Fulfillment, and Adventuring
Hello again! My life since last updating you all has been a mix of consistency in my daily work and having some fun adventures in my free time. My everyday work at the clinic has fallen back into normalcy after…