Day 5: One Cow Can Change an Entire Community
Women are the backbones of Kenya. They are the ones who will feed the continent. They are the ones who will keep hunger at bay here. Their participation in the agricultural economy is vitally important to Africa’s future. In Nakuru, Kenya we met Teresia Riungu, a dairy farmer who has managed to provide a living … Read more
Day 4: Life in the Kenyan Slums for a Single Mom #ONEMOMS
We have driven through and walked through Kenyan slums on this ONE MOMS trip and honestly it has been life changing. It has been life changing not because people are living in abject poverty, but because I understand how people can continue to live in the slums and not question it. I’m sure that is … Read more
Women Enterprise at Dunga Beach in Kisumu, Kenya: Commercial Sex Workers #ONEMOMS
If there is one theme we’re hearing a lot while we travel around Kenya, it’s this: the future of Kenya specifically and Africa in general lies in the hands of women. This morning we met with Lee Anthony Brudvig, the Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States Embassy in Nairobi. He stressed that in order … Read more
Day 3: Hope in the Slums of Kenya
Today we rode into the slums. Take that in for a moment. If you have been born and bred in the United States or any other developing country it’s likely you have never seen poverty like we witnessed today. There were people at every turn, some running around in the mud without any shoes. Trash was … Read more
In Kenya The Need is Great, Successes Abound
I have spent two days in Kenya now and I am constantly amazed by two things: how beautiful this country is and the welcoming kindness of everyone we’ve met here. I have always heard that Kenyans are some of the most generous of spirit in the world. Now I know it’s unequivocally true. As we … Read more
Me, Kenyan Kids, an iPad, and Angry Birds
Today when we had a little time to spare before heading to Siaya District Hospital I had a chance to spend time with a few Kenyan children who had made their way to the porch where I was sitting. They had been given ONE armbands and were definitely looking for more goodies and were milling … Read more
Our First Day in Kenya: Harsh Realities, Solid Improvements
Today was a day filled with many hard truths that we had to face along with endless possibilities and improvements that are already happening in Kenya. Our day started with a quick 30 minute flight from Nairobi to Kisumu, a sleepy town on the shores of Lake Victoria. We went to Kisumu to visit the … Read more
