Advertisements One place we always visit while in Nairobi with Build.Create.Kenya is Ken’s Shunem orphanage for girls. BCK sells bracelets throughout the year for Ken, as he has started this much needed orphanage by himself ( with his lovely wife), as his passion to help takes priority over the cost to run such an institution.Continue reading “Sena & the mattresses”
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BCK on Kenyan TV
Advertisements When BCK’s in-country director Justus told us that he had set up a deal with a Kenyan TV station to help promote the work of our non profit organization, I was at a loss for words, literally. Next thing the four of us knew, we were in a television studio being prepped for ourContinue reading “BCK on Kenyan TV”
Jovial
Advertisements I first visited Jovial school and headmaster George last year while witnessing some of the worst slum living conditions in my life. I wrote about that experience here. As we brought our BCK team back to Jovial for a similar experience, I find with the passing of time and being more comfortable with theContinue reading “Jovial”
Reunited…
Advertisements I first met Jane in 2009 while working at her school, Unity Centre. You seem to find one or two kids that you connect with deeply while serving the Kenyan people. Jane’s sweet voice, humble spirit, and determination to have a better life for her and her family touched my soul. I hadn’t seenContinue reading “Reunited…”
it happened….Build.Create.Kenya 2013!
Advertisements I’ve been home for two weeks now, and in between jet lag, mounds of work, and a general re-customization to life back in USA, I’m ready to start sharing my experiences while in Kenya this year. The team this year consisted of five team members, and four team leaders. I dubbed us “SmallContinue reading “it happened….Build.Create.Kenya 2013!”
Winnie
Advertisements I hear the argument all the time about how social media is ruining everything, but I find that in many instances, social media is a wonderful tool. Today for example, just checking in with Facebook, and I see a picture, a very familiar picture, one that I took while in Kenya last year with Build.Create.Kenya.Continue reading “Winnie”
Bubbles
Advertisements Sometimes, most often times, it is the simple things that are the most rewarding.Like blowing bubbles. If you can step outside yourself, your daily activities, to stop and listenyou may be surprised by what you hear. Let yourself go, inhibitions fly out the windowand perhaps your true nature will shine through. Take theContinue reading “Bubbles”
Are these the days of miracle and wonder?
Advertisements As the the Holiday weekend begins, many people think about those less fortunate. I recall the day Build.Create.Kenya went to Gate Hill. We were looking for schools to support, future projects to work on. What we found that day on the school rooftop were signs of abuse and neglect, hope seemed to haveContinue reading “Are these the days of miracle and wonder?”
Sky Angel
Advertisements I remember all of the schools BCK visited last summer, but Sky Angel has a special place in my heart.It was the little school that we were able to help bring a real, immediate change. [the_ad id=”11882″] We loved everything about this little place, from the energetic and loving teachers to the adorable primaryContinue reading “Sky Angel”
back to Little Giants
Advertisements I first wrote about Little Giants almost one year ago, in reference to my overcoming the Qur’an incident. [the_ad id=”11882″] No such adventures this time around, but I was able to witness a miracle of a much more humble nature. One man’s dream becoming a reality. Last year, my friend George started the primaryContinue reading “back to Little Giants”