Archive for October, 2009

Photo Gallery: A Second Chance

Posted Oct 18 in Photo Galleries by Barry Rodriguez 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 Barry Rodriguez 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 Jessica Shewan 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 Barry Rodriguez 6 Comments

A simple guide to understanding these shows that air around the world…

Roughing It

Posted Oct 09 in Travel Journals by Jessica Shewan 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 Barry Rodriguez 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 Jessica Shewan 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 Barry Rodriguez 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 Jessica Shewan 4 Comments

In a country as diverse as Kenya, it’s no wonder that a census would electrify the nation…