After a good night’s rest, we woke to the sound of the Iman calling everyone to prayer. While still not use to it, I’m beginning to enjoy the passion behind the voice singing into the loud speaker. We had our breakfast at 6:30 AM and began our journey for the day. We were traveling with […]
In case you missed it, this informative article recently published in The Economist confirms what we have always known at OFDC—education in Kenya is not free. According to the article, “There can scarcely be two words in Kenya that cause more resentment than “school fees”. It is now more than ten years since charges for […]
As the thermostat begins to dip below freezing for many of you, be on the lookout for the award winning documentary, Rafea: Solar Mama, to warm you up this winter. Solar Mama focuses on an inspiring young woman from Jordan who, against her husband’s wishes, was trained to make solar panels, which with the help […]
While driving to Limanet Elementary outside of Narok, I quickly realized that this trip was going to be unlike any other experience I have had traveling. The desolate, yet beautiful landscape was exactly how I pictured Africa to be. Only it was far more amazing. It also wasn’t humid and blistering hot, like I had […]
This fantastic article by Nancy Gibbs of Time Magazine is a must read. Gibbs emphasizes how and why investing in girls, especially in their education, is the key to fighting poverty in the developing world. “There are countless reasons rescuing girls is the right thing to do. It’s also the smart thing to do. Consider […]