Archive for June, 2011

Photo Gallery: Girl Power in Kibera

Posted Jun 30 in Photo Galleries by 7 Comments

See how Zana Africa is helping unleash the potential of girls in Kibera slum with computers and sanitary pads

Anything But Alone

Posted Jun 27 in Articles by 17 Comments

One young man lives by himself in the slum. But because of a second chance, he is no longer alone.

Photo Gallery: Creating a Future

Posted Jun 26 in Photo Galleries by 3 Comments

Classes at Beacon of Hope are giving women more than just new skills…

Better Than Alright

Posted Jun 25 in Articles by 6 Comments

Change starts with a girl…

Empowerment to EmpowerNet

Posted Jun 24 in Articles by 9 Comments

How nine little laptops are connecting the girls of Kibera slum to the world.

A Dirty Indictment

Posted Jun 23 in Articles by 17 Comments

She caressed their heads. She spoke tenderly to them. She picked them up and inspected their sores. There wasn’t pity in her eyes. There was loving kindness.

A Loss for Words

Posted Jun 22 in Articles by 8 Comments

After hearing George’s story, I was completely speechless…

God With Us

Posted Jun 20 in Articles by 13 Comments

“…if I make my bed in the depths, You are there…” Psalm 139:8

Stuck in the Suburbs

Posted Jun 19 in Articles by 9 Comments

When I learned I was spending the summer in Kenya, I never imagined my life would be so intriguingly ordinary!

Better Plans

Posted Jun 18 in Articles by 4 Comments

After coming to Kenya, I found out not being in control was harder than I thought…