Why get involved?
During our trip to Kenya we got a small glimpse of how the rest of the world lives. We have returned with a new appreciation for the privelages and opportunities we have grown up with and a deep desire to help create a more equitable world.
We know it's difficult to give your precious time and resources to people who you may never meet. It's hard enough to engage with all the problems right in your own town. Still, this work is really exciting, because it's making a difference. It's giving kids opportunity and fostering some genuine cultural connections.
What is needed:
Financial Contributions: These funds will go directly to building classrooms, libraries and latrines. They also may fund new sustainable initatives such as feeding & clothing programs.
Partnerships: One of the strongest ways to create sustainable development is by partnering your local school, congregation or community group with a school in Kenya. Not only will the Kenyan's benefit from your support, but your group will be enriched by the connection to a people with a beautiful culture. E-mail for help establishing one of these relationships.
Start a project: Have an idea for helping? Join the individuals and groups who have started their own small programs to tackle a piece of the problem. Past projects have included, getting shoes for orphans and providing musical instruments for the school choir. If you need help getting started e-mail Dan!
Visit Kenya: Looking for an adventure to an African nation, with lots of beautiful sights, good music. mediocre cuisine and friendly people who need your help? If you have a skill to offer or a project you'd like to do in Kenya we can help you get in touch with people.
NOTE: For many years to come visits to Kenya will be down because of the recent violence. While there are legitimate safety concerns about being there during political unrest, this IS NOT the normal state of things. Kenya is one of the safest places in East Africa and westerners are not normally in much danger. We hope future travelers will not miss out on the amazing experience we had because of temporary unrest.
