by | Aug 19, 2014 | Student Blogs

As I reflect on my time in Kenya, I realize that I have been afforded the opportunity to practice for a summer exactly what I want to do as a career. And I am grateful for it. I completed 29 interviews with boys where I  listened as they told me about their health and...
Just Dreaming?

Just Dreaming?

by | Jul 7, 2014 | Student Blogs

The Mukuru on the Move team and I spent the first two weeks of this project dreaming of possibilities. It is one thing to discover — discovery is scientific; with its empirical merits it justifies itself and remains visible for all. Although it can be disputed,...
Safe Water

Safe Water

by | Jul 2, 2014 | Student Blogs

My first project has focused on the Chujio water filters that are provided to each family at Nyumbani Village. I have been working to carry out a household level assessment of the use of the filters and knowledge of how to properly take care of them. Although each...
Jambo!

Jambo!

by | Jul 2, 2014 | Student Blogs

I have begun to get into a normal routine, and am getting more and more excited about the work I am doing as I continue to research it. Last Thursday and Friday I went to a few seminars for an NGO, not expecting much, but excited about the free lunch. Turns out,...
Working at Nyumbani Village

Working at Nyumbani Village

by | Jul 2, 2014 | Student Blogs

Now halfway through my practicum here at Nyumbani Village, I am also halfway through my in-depth qualitative interviews with the young men of the Village. With the help of three older teen “leavers” who have graduated and await admission decision letters,...
A Shared Mission

A Shared Mission

by | Aug 19, 2013 | Student Blogs, Student Blogs Featured

The 8 weeks I spent becoming part of the Mukuru on the Move team proved richer and more fulfilling than I could have imagined. We spent the majority of our time together preparing for a series of participatory workshops in partnership with Lea Toto, an organization...