2009 June | World Next Door

Photo Gallery: Kibera at Night

Posted Jun 30 in Photo Galleries by Barry Rodriguez 8 Comments

Most mzungus don’t get a chance to see Kibera after the sun goes down. That’s why it has been my privilege to see what life is like there after dark.

I’m fine!

Posted Jun 29 in Travel Journals by Christine Sullivan 11 Comments

After coming to Kenya, one of my most despised words has won a beloved place in my heart…

Following Susan’s Lead

Posted Jun 27 in Articles by Jessica Shewan 11 Comments

Ever since meeting Susan, a poor widow from the slums, my ideas of power and influence have begun to change…

Culture Guide: Matatus!

Posted Jun 26 in Culture Guides by Barry Rodriguez 12 Comments

Are you looking for a more loud, inconvenient and dangerous way to get to work in the morning? Then this culture guide is for you! How to take a matatu…

Conversations with Emily

Posted Jun 25 in Travel Journals by Scott Quigley 14 Comments

After talking with our house help, Emily, my perceptions of the world and of America have been shaken.

Photo Gallery: Zana Africa

Posted Jun 24 in Photo Galleries by Christine Sullivan 8 Comments

I’d like to introduce you to an organization that is daily becoming closer and closer to my heart…

After the Sun Goes Down

Posted Jun 23 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 13 Comments

I have now stayed in Kibera for four nights, and what I’ve already learned is blowing me away…

A Proper Burial

Posted Jun 22 in Articles by Jessica Shewan 10 Comments

By attending the funeral of an unwanted man, I saw how Karura Chapel is restoring dignity to their community in a radical new way.

Out of my mind!

Posted Jun 20 in Travel Journals by Barry Rodriguez 15 Comments

“I must be out of my mind!” That thought has run through my head all day. Here I am, a 26 year old white guy, and I’ve decided to live in East Africa’s biggest slum for five weeks. What???