Archive for October, 2009
Photo Gallery: A Second Chance
Posted Oct 18 in Photo Galleries by 2 Comments
For kids growing up in the midst of poverty, gangs and hopelessness, Shepherd Community Center is offering them a second chance at life…
The Ride-Along
Posted Oct 16 in Travel Journals by 1 Comment
A “ride-along” with a local police officer gave me a newfound respect for those who work every night to keep us safe…
It’s Our Turn to Eat
Posted Oct 14 in Articles by 3 Comments
When it comes to the fight against corruption, Kenyans are confronting injustice on every level, from the grassroots to the chambers of Parliament.
Culture Guide: Telenovelas!
Posted Oct 12 in Culture Guides by 6 Comments
A simple guide to understanding these shows that air around the world…
Roughing It
Posted Oct 09 in Travel Journals by 3 Comments
As I lay awake on a camping expedition, I remembered those people who are currently “camping” because they’ve been displaced from their homes…
A Tale of Two Cultures
Posted Oct 07 in Articles by 5 Comments
For second generation immigrant children, growing up in the U.S. is not always easy…
Photo Gallery: 4,001m High
Posted Oct 05 in Photo Galleries by 3 Comments
After a few months living in the bustling city of Nairobi, there is no way I’d rather spend a Saturday than scaling a mountain – all 4,001 meters of it!
Breaking the Cycle
Posted Oct 03 in Travel Journals by 5 Comments
My newest adventure may not be to some exotic, overseas destination, but it is definitely to a place that is just as foreign to me… downtown Indianapolis!
Have You Been Counted?
Posted Oct 01 in Travel Journals by 4 Comments
In a country as diverse as Kenya, it’s no wonder that a census would electrify the nation…