Destination: Kenya

Medical Camp

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 | By klnjaa | Views [1024] | Comments [1]

Last Sunday we went to church at Pastor Robert's Deliverance Church. They have now moved onto the new property, and had a tent brought to the place that has been leveled for the new building. Pastor Robert asked Rilla and I a couple days before ... Read more >

Stitches and a Cheetah

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 | By klnjaa | Views [2431] | Comments [1]

This week we have been back in Keumbu. Rilla arrived with the information that her family had raised $1000 for the building of Pastor Robert's church. (I'm not sure if I said before that they had been evicted and were praying about land and money to ... Read more >

Photos: eamo

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 | By kymp76 | Photo Gallery

East Africa Mission Orphanage

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 | By kymp76 | Views [466]

THis is a bit late, but better late than never.  I met up with Francis in Nairobi. Great three days, stayed at 680 hotel (hint always take print out of confirmation) as it took 2 hrs to get my room but anyhow.  WE didnt do much, pub, food thats about ... Read more >

I'm a Mzungu!

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 | By klnjaa | Views [1209]

There is so much to catch up on I hardly know where to begin. Last friday we spent in Nairobi, we toured the Nairobi National Museum first. It was neat. It had rooms of artwork, photographs and one of the largest evolution exhibits around! We ... Read more >

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 | By caroley | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I have realized this through media trainer opportunity that I had in Liberia. Through photos we were able to share the experiences of war and form reconciliation groups amongst the people in the rural areas. I fully understand the potential of using ... Read more >
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Nairobi!

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 | By klnjaa | Views [881] | Comments [1]

We have spent some time getting acquainted with the area and the people around here. Our house mother, Milka, is awesome. She makes us food and cleans the house. We are staying in a small apartment with two bathrooms, two showers (warm...although I ... Read more >

First Impressions

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 | By klnjaa | Views [767]

We left the Calgary airport sunday around 3:30. It took just over 30 hours and now we find ourselves in a gated area in Nairobi Kenya. Wow is it different!! Part of our long trip included a 13 hour layover in Amsterdam. Rilla and I were able to leave ... Read more >

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 | By mukira | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

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Finding Contentment in Things we Love...

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 | By jennifer | Views [692] | Comments [1]

I love art. Art is an expression of thoughts, energy and emotions.  Art can be peaceful with ones artistic talent often taking them by surprise! This week I began to explore the art of teaching and after three short days, I found myself constantly ... Read more >

Empathy and giving enriches the Soul in Seoul

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 | By jennifer | Views [706]

I have a friend named Sara Kathryn Lockerby. Lockerby, Sar, Lockerbizzle, son, Mount Allisonite, basement buddy, hockey chum, call her what you will - but for the purpose of this entry I will call her my saving grace - or how about the witty, yet ... Read more >

Faraja Childrens Home , Ngong

Thu, 9 Jun 2011 | By hopscotch | Views [2137] | Comments [2]

Jambo thanks for taking the time to follow us, never written a blog before and i really cant spell so hope its not too bad! We really appreciate your well wishes and donations. I think im really falling in love with Kenya and its people.. ya mum ... Read more >

Documentary Scholarship 2011 entry

Tue, 7 Jun 2011 | By catevace | Views [486] | Video | Scholarship Entry

my subject was inspired by Nairobi residents who have developed a unique transport culture. I am a film student.My ambition is to be an agent of positive transformation.My tool of trade is to produce documentaries that inspire people to conserve the ... Read more >

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Travel Documentary Scholarship 2011 entry

Mon, 30 May 2011 | By wildeyes | Views [483] | Video

I still vividly recall my first time close encounter with a lion in the wild, and the satisfaction that I felt when I took that almost perfect picture of him hiding in the tall grass, his mane glistening in the evening sun. Because it got me hooked ... Read more >

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Photos: TRAVEL

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 | By coolkenya | Photo Gallery