Entry By: Darryl H.
Jambo Sana! (a very big hello from Kenya)
We began today with a trip to the head office of the National Council of Churches in Kenya. There we met with our global partners, shared greetings and stories from home and had an international bible study for about 30 minutes. From there we spent the rest of the day with the Huruma youth team and watched them peform in the Eastlands community. This team has a diverse set of dramatic performances that they use to inform their community about HIV/AIDS and civics education to help the citizens get the the most out of a government that has a habit of promising much and delivering little.
After a fast food lunch (that was a little slower than North American standards), we proceeded to the Kibera community, the largest slum in Eastern Africa. We met up with Leonora Obara, who works with in this community with those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. We divided into three groups and spent some time visiting with families living with HIV/AIDS in this very poor community and hearing their stories and struggles. It was a very humbling reminder of the adversity humans can face, and how people overcome it with hope and spirit.
Tomorrow brings more enriching experiences - and a little shopping!
9 comments:
Hello from Vancouver!
Great to hear that things are starting off so well - other than the unfortunate Griffin frisbee situation of course. Particularly liked the dance photo, which I'm hoping didn't do justice to the quality of your moves!!
I've passed along the blog link to family and friends, so you have lots of proud and eager readers of the updates. Enjoy the experiences ahead of you, learn from those you meet, give to those in need, and stay safe.
We're proud (and envious) of all of you. Loads of love.
Griffin's Dad
Thanks Darryl for taking the time to keep us informed, keep it coming we love it!. So nice to hear from you and to see you all on photographs; you look so happy! It was obviously worth every efforts to get there.
Alexander, congrats. on your interception runback at football. You see... you are not too short for anything :)
Je t'aime
Maman
I loved reading your entries today. It's so great to hear and see that you are making the most of every minute that you share with your Kenyan hosts and new friends. I even recognized you dancing, Stefano! You'll have some new steps to show us when you come home. Marco, everything you are seeing and doing is a reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Papa and I are thinking about you both all the time. Nonna and Nonno say hi as do Grandma and Grandpa! I've sent the blog site to the whole family and many friends. Enjoy every minute! Love, Mom
Good job with the frisbee, Griffin! (clearly, no one will be let you forget that anytime soon!) But seriously, everyone, it is SO cool to read some of your first impressions! I can ALMOST imagine how privileged and fulfilling it must feel to ACTUALLY, FINALLY BE THERE amonfg all these wonderful people and experience their culture first hand... Hope everyone is doing O.K witht the malaria pills regimen? am loving the blog photos but need VISUAL proof that Griffin is actually there... Can you indulge his maman and post a pic of his FACE? (enough with the BACK shots already!!!)I'm truly excited for all of you and send good thoughts everyday...time difference notwithstanding...!Hugs to all and well, of course, a very special hug for my one and only Griffin... even if he did rollover on the frisbee!?
Marie-Claire x
Hey everybody! This blog was a brilliant idea. Thanks for keeping us in your orbit...it all sounds fascinating.
Best,
Denny
Hi everyone - so great to hear what you've been up to - it sounds amazing. Once again, I can't wait to hear more about your first day at Kibara (sorry if the spelling's all wrong), and the people that you've met. How inspiring! Darryl, Colin and I are up at the cottage, and are able to check the blog only when Dad takes to the Ojiway Club, so even though we're thinking about you everyday, you'll only get to hear from us once in a while. Colin has finally accepted that you're "far far away on a plane", and tells everyone he meets that you'll be 'back soon'. We love you all, keep up the good work. Steph, Colin, Pa, Geena, A. Gilly and U. Keith.
Liam, you dance like a pro!
So amazing to see you guys from the other side of the world. The weather is a lot hotter in Toronto than in Nairobi these days.
Enjoy every minute of the adventure.
Robin and Jason say hello.
Hello from Simon, Dadou dance like a pro! and me (Mum).
Miao from Alley.
HodgePodgeLodge
Griffin,
We hope you are having a great time in Africa! It is such an unreal opportunity for you and your classmates! Be safe and take everything in, we can't wait to hear some stories...We love you xo
The Campbell's
ps - Nana says "tell Griffin to teach the kids in Kenya 'AWEsome POSSum'!"
STILL waiting for a decent, RECOGNIZABLE FACE shot of you, Griffin! Guess I must be missing you!? My three kids on three continents at one time... how cool is that? But yours takes first prize, kiddo... Hope you're lapping it up and making it count and Griffin, hope you're making great use of that fancy new camera of yours? Congrats to Alex for making you all look good at soccer!
Bisous et calins de Maman, Foofie et Latte (Poppie's still at doggie camp...)xxxxxxx
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