Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’

A Closer Look: Kenya, Summer 2011

Posted Aug 17 in Trip Recaps by 2 Comments

Hope is never too hard to find.

From Taboo to Treasured: Kenya, Summer 2011

Posted Aug 16 in Trip Recaps by No Comments

Who knew that talking about menstruation is transforming the lives of girls living in Kibera?

Change From Within

Posted Aug 12 in Articles by 4 Comments

Malaria, typhoid and yellow fever are like common colds to them. Yet they still find the ability to treat every patient like a VIP…

Photo Gallery: Realities

Posted Aug 10 in Photo Galleries by 4 Comments

While bellies may not always be full, people find help through that interdependence.

Food Poisoned by a Free Lunch

Posted Jul 28 in Articles by 7 Comments

It seems like every time I turn around, I’m hearing about how much someone needs.

A Breathtaking View

Posted Jul 17 in Travel Journals by 7 Comments

What do you do when someone you love has a medical emergency… and the doctors do not care?

The Exceptions

Posted Jul 06 in Articles by 6 Comments

What happens to the ones you can’t help?

The Difference of a Day

Posted Jul 04 in Articles by 12 Comments

With little more than a solemn expression, Winnie gave me a healthy dose of reality, and to my surprise, I was long overdue.

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.

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…