Archive for July, 2009

Culture Guide: Surviving the Stares

Posted Jul 31 in Culture Guides by 12 Comments

If you can get past the few less-than-awesome parts about it, being a minority for a change is a truly enriching experience!

Too Small

Posted Jul 29 in Articles by 7 Comments

Sometimes I feel like I am too small to make a difference, but God has been proving how much He delights in working through small people…

Photo Gallery: No Easy Answers

Posted Jul 27 in Photo Galleries by 6 Comments

When I toured the remains of a slum the day after it was bulldozed, I witnessed a kind of perseverance I still don’t fully understand.

Troopers…

Posted Jul 25 in News by 10 Comments

A few updates about where the team has been, where we’re going and what the future holds for World Next Door…

Stethescopes and Smiles

Posted Jul 22 in Articles by 10 Comments

For families living in Huruma or Githogoro slums, any medical care is rare. But what about free, high-quality medical care for the entire community?

A Kid’s-Eye View

Posted Jul 21 in Travel Journals by 12 Comments

After spending time with kids in Kibera, I have learned a lot of stuff!

Learning How to Give

Posted Jul 20 in Articles by 11 Comments

I came to Toi Market to practice my getting, but I walked away learning what it really means to give…

Sick!

Posted Jul 15 in News by 10 Comments

Because of a whole series of illnesses, we need to take a small break from posting articles. This update should explain why!

Meet the Family!

Posted Jul 14 in Articles by 3 Comments

Meet the ‘family’ of Zana Africa. These incredible people are breaking the cycle of injustice from within!

Obama Country

Posted Jul 13 in Travel Journals by 9 Comments

What do national holidays, Nike shoes and matatus have in common? Barack Obama!