Tuesday, May 21, 2019 – Last Day of Research
Today was our final day of community visitations and we went with Chief Moses to a distant school called Ololchura Primary. A Better World has not had any projects at Ololchura and it was fascinating to hear about the specific challenges this remote...
Monday, May 20, 2019 – Research Day In Maasai Mara
Having slept through the night despite the calls of the monkeys and hyraxes, we were up early to meet up with David, our guide to the area and a liaison of the Maasai people to the National Reserve. Before going out to conduct our interviews, we briefly...
Saturday, May 19, 2019 – Travel To Sarova Mara Game Camp
We spent the day travelling from the Fairmont to our next stop in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. There we will be staying at the Sarova Mara Game Camp which will serve as our hub while we visit Maasai communities in the area for further evaluations. On...
Saturday, May 18, 2019 – Travel Day To Maasai Mara
We left Kericho early this morning, driving south to the Maasai Mara. After a week of long days spent trekking through fields and up hills, we were able to relax...part of the way. Halfway to the Mara from Kericho, the paved road disappears, and the rest...
Friday, May 17, 2019 – Return to Ndanai
After a week full of long hours, trekking through rough terrain, and visiting more than a hundred families in rural and remote communities, a change in pace was in order today. We agreed to travel with Mrs. Limo to deliver over 350 sweaters to the Ndanai...
Thursday, May 16, 2019 – Final Community Visit In Kericho
Today we travelled to Simboiyon Primary School, located near Keringet Primary where we visited yesterday. We were welcomed by the head teacher and after introductions were made, Samuelle, Sean, myself, and our translators went out to meet parents. In our...
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 – Meeting Parents at Keringet
After our many adventures yesterday, we visited our third community. Keringet Primary School has been a project site of A Better World Canada for several years now and our friend and local dignitary Beatrice Limo recommended it as our third sample...
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – Data Collection In Mosomborik
Today presented a unique and fascinating opportunity. We drove many kilometers over rough dirt roads to a community school called Mosomborik Primary School. Mosomborik has not yet had any support from A Better World Canada and our data collection at...
May 13, 2019 – Data Collection At Kipkerimwo
Today our official work of data collection began. We drove with Beatrice to the Kipkerimwo Primary School where A Better World has built classrooms, new latrines, and a pump which provides access to clean water. We were welcomed by the school’s board of...
Sunday, May 12, 2019 – Introduction to the Kericho Community
This morning we met up again with Beatrice Limo (a prominent community leader and wife of the local MP) who had arranged for us to make several local visits as an orientation to the community in Kericho County. Such an opportunity to better familiarize...
Saturday May 11, 2019 – Inspiring Visit To Ndanai Primary School and visiting children with disabilities
After a good breakfast at the hotel, we drove to Ndanai Primary School to visit with teachers, parents, and students at the small home which serves a significant population of children with a wide range of disabilities. We received a warm welcome and...
Friday, May 10, 2019 – Travel day to project site in Kericho
This morning, our group assembled together for the first time in preparation for the long drive to Kericho. We were joined last night by Sean, an undergrad student studying at La Sierra University, and, after some unexpected travel delays, early this...
Thursday, May 9, 2017 – EDGE Trip begins
EDGE is the name of A Better World’s youth division. EDGE engages high school and University students in humanitarian activities, provides travel and service opportunities. This month three University students and Dr. Adam Kiš, Burman University professor...