by Rajiv Emerson | Nov 12, 2022 | 2022 Humanitarian Trip
Our last day in Kenya. Started our trip from our hotel by boat to the Lamu Airport and then to Nairobi. Had dinner and off to the airport to go to Calgary via Amsterdam. Only three of us are now in Kenya, all at different locations I will leave tomorrow. Thank you...
by Rajiv Emerson | Nov 11, 2022 | 2022 Humanitarian Trip
We arrived at the Lamu Special School for mentally challenged children by boat, then on the back of a pick up truck We were pleased with our visit and the committed teachers. Children are doing well. We visited the classrooms, danced with them, evaluated the progress...
by Rajiv Emerson | Nov 10, 2022 | 2022 Humanitarian Trip
Mara to Lamu – from one favourite place to another. Today we left Mara Serena and flew to Lamu Island. Another long day of travel. On arrival, we started another birthday celebration on the bow of a sail boat with Happy Birthday written on the sail. It’s...
by Rajiv Emerson | Nov 9, 2022 | 2022 Humanitarian Trip
Today was the first day for our teams to take a day in 17 days. It was spent travelling to our next spot so we can fly to Lamu tomorrow. We said goodbye to Barb and Karen who will remain in Kenya for another week. We also dropped off Ray and Deryl who are heading...
by Rajiv Emerson | Nov 8, 2022 | 2022 Humanitarian Trip
A two hour drive on rough roads to a Masai community was well worth the trip. Today was an incredible day as the Niakarra community poured out their gratitude for the completely upgraded school for 1600 children. Our next visit was to the Naikarra Health Centre...
by Rajiv Emerson | Nov 7, 2022 | 2022 Humanitarian Trip
Today the dental team from Nakuru and the rehab team from Kendu Bay arrived in the Mara. Barb, our medical program coordinator has arrived in the Mara also. On the way to Mara we had meetings with the County Medical Director to initiate rural dental clinics. We have a...
