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...
Developing the Picture

Developing the Picture

by | May 30, 2013 | Student Blogs, Student Blogs Featured

“What did I do today? Well, I made a glorious spreadsheet . . .” This was perhaps not the response my parents expected when they imagined me doing field work in Kenya. Getting my hands dirty, meeting dozens of children at every turn, and getting sunburnt were probably...
An Adventure in Kenya

An Adventure in Kenya

by | May 2, 2013 | Student Blogs, Student Blogs Featured

Wanderlust: a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world This is the story of how I came to spend three months in Kenya. Like many great stories this one begins with boredom. Early last semester I realized that I had no plans for this...