Friday, March 2, 2018 – “Wrap Up” by Susan Czyzo

We were touched by the many beautiful children we met and their stories. We were blown away by their patience and perseverance from moment to moment. And we were humbled by the love and care they provided for each other. We take home with us their ability to live in...

Thursday, February 22, 2018 – “Community Clinics” by Susan Czyzo

Day seven brought us back to the Small House in Ndanai. The highlight of the morning drive? Purchasing sugarcane, avocados, and bananas en route without having to get out of the van - we just can't get enough of the fresh fruit here in Kenya! You know you're Canadian...

Sunday, February 18, 2018 – Excitement in Tulwap (Eric’s Trip Blog)

Today’s highlight was seeing the results of our first manual well drilling machine. At the Tulwap school and community, people depend on rainwater. It hadn’t rained for months. Last December, we were testing the well design of “Village Drill” discovered by George Ford...

Sunday, February 18, 2018 – “Weekend Highlights” by Susan Czyzo

Africa's largest lake, Lake Victoria, was the location of our weekend activities. The Nyaburi Integrated Primary School and the adjacent hospital in Kendu Bay was where you could have found us, to be more exact. Staggered starts allowed those who wished to spend the...

Friday, February 16, 2018 – “Day 4” by Susan Czyzo

Over the hump of the apparently critical third day of jet lag, and with the help of a later start, the rehab team welcomed day four and its beautiful blue skies. We wished two of our group members luck as they set off to make the journey to a community hospital a few...

Thursday, February 15, 2018 – “Day 3” by Susan Czyzo

Feeling energized after our first visit to Ndanai, the rehab team was eager for their first full clinic day at the house. Word again spread quickly that we had arrived and we were warmly surrounded by the students as we exited the vans, with handshakes and high fives...

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 – “Introductions” By Susan Czyzo

Following a full day of travel for most, the team welcomed their first full day in Kenya with a lovely, filling breakfast in Nairobi. First introductions were being made even before first coffees, with everyone buzzing with excitement as the trip officially got...