On the eve before I leave to go back to Kenya, I sit looking through letters from children I barely know. Not the children I’ve met in Africa in the past, these letters are from kids in my hometown, kids that want to make a difference. A couple of months ago, I came up with…
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African Nativity Scene
According to the African Culture, when a baby is born the father and the mother shave off all their hair as a symbol to show that they have conquered or have been relieved of a heavy burden. There are three wild animals signifying that the African live in the bush with these animals….
the Unity Centre Uniform project ( part three)
The project is complete, and the students have their new school uniforms! We are all very grateful to everyone who helped us accomplish this goal. As promised, here are pictures from when Peter and Collins arrived at the Unity Centre, working with the school director Eunice to help the students find their right size. As…
the Unity Centre Uniform project ( part two)
As promised in part one of our post on the Unity Centre uniform project, we have complied a video to showcase the children at the Unity Centre school as Peter and his colleagues arrived. Singing is a customary response to show gratitude and thanks. The first part of the video is of children singing to…
the Unity Centre Uniform project ( part one)
I want to show you the people and conditions of the areas I am trying to help. Today, my focus was the Unity Centre in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. Within a few days of this post, an anonymous donation was made. Since this donation was inspired by the Unity Centre, we were thrilled to…
The Girl Effect
We at Build.Create.Kenya are always looking for creative, yet educational and inspirational ways to get the message across about the importance of education in poverty stricken areas of Africa. I discovered the organization The Girl Effect and wanted to share their very creative animated video they have made to help spread the word. Please help to support…
Ann
On my last day in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya I found myself at the Unity Centre school saying goodbye to the students, teachers, workers, and community. Goodbyes are hard for me in this place, as I do not want the people here to think that I will go back to my home and not…
these marks…
I find that time is standing still and rushing by in the same instance. It has now been a month since I returned from Kenya. And yet my body still has marks that are a constant reminder of my experience. A friend and fellow team member, Matt, made the statement that he does not want…
the African tribe….Maasai
For me, while on safari in Kenya among such magnificent creatures and breathtaking landscapes, I like to think about the native people who call this place home. The Maasai. To learn about new cultures is so exciting. To tread on their land, hold their hands, be invited into their homes, and share their life is…
Kwa Watoto, Kevin, and other great things that start with K
To truly appreciate the Kwa Watoto Centre, you must see it in person. The Centre is 3 – 4 stories high, with several adjacent schools surrounding it. The Centre also has sleeping quarters for boys and girls. It is the school that all schools in the slums of Nairobi want to be…. When you first arrive,…
the Amani Centre
When you first arrive at the Amani Centre after driving from the airport and through downtown Nairobi, it can be a little overwhelming. The Amani Centre is best described by me as a Catholic Hostel, with a chapel, kitchen, dining areas, and a spacious courtyard. The team checks in here before seeing any…
Giraffe communication
I’m not much of a talker. I suppose my label would be a type “B” personality. I think that most times actions speak louder than words. Which is why I love giraffes. Giraffes do not communicate through sounds. You may, on the very rare occasion, hear them make a slight grunt, but that’s it….