Lessons Learned from Kenya
My trip to Kenya was short but I learned a lot. Here are the most important lessons I’ve learned from my experience in Kenya. I hope you enjoy...
Gentle Baby Giants
My last stop was a very special orphanage for elephants. When I entered the David Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary it felt like being in a dream. We...
Meeting the Rothschild Giraffes
A trip to Africa wouldn’t be complete without visiting some wild animals. I heard about the Rothschild Giraffes and that they are an endanger...
Empowering Women with Knowledge
My trip to Kenya was to learn about energy poverty, but I also learned about women working together to empower themselves and make changes in their...
Practical Solutions to energy poverty
After my week in Kenya, I’ve learned that the solutions to energy poverty are becoming available. Even though the problems appear to be...
Lighting the Way for the Children
During my trip to Kenya I have learned how energy poverty is affecting people in their day to day lives and is hampering their futures. Not...
Clean Energy from Nature
During my trip through Kenya I have learned how people are working to find solutions to alleviate energy poverty in creative ways. The same was...
Finding a More Efficient Way to Cook
Naomi, the community leader who was our guide is currently working with Practical Action to help provide fuel efficient stoves that are...
A Long Walk with a Harsh Reality
Day two of our journey took us to a small village outside of the city of Kisumu. I was curious to learn how energy poverty (a problem that is a...
Miss Kibera
I met a community leader in Kibera who inspired me with her bright spirit. She is the reigning Miss Kibera, Zitah Jimoi who has become a role model...
