Project Details 2010.

For the sixth year in a row, our training project is being implemented by the joint efforts of Queen's Health Outreach East Africa (QHO) and Youth Empowerment Strategic Scheme (YESS), a Nairobi-based grassroots youth organization. QHO is a registered charitable organization that is exclusively managed and operated by student volunteers from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. YESS is registered with the Kenyan government as an independent youth group and is comprised of students and recent graduates of universities in East Africa.

This year, project is returning to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi after spending 2 years in the more rural areas of Rongai and Nakuru. The team will spend 8 weeks in Nairobi, reconnecting with schools taught at previously as well as teaching at six new institutions. Project will also consist of outreach activities such as community clean-up, tree planting, and temporary HIV testing days as well as networking with other local organizations that provide health and educational support in Nairobi.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

We're here!

Last night we landed in Nairobi and had our first taste of the beautiful African air! We were greeted at the airport by Robert and Tony, who then ushered us into matatus and we set off for our apartments just outside the city. The drive there was a new experience all together, as we bounced along to some Akon and prayed that we would make a successful merge into traffic. The YESS team was so welcoming and I am excited to work with them in the coming months! Sammy cooks some amazing Kenyan food and is always ready to teach us Swahili...

This first week will mostly consist of orientation activities and practice teaching so that we are confident and prepared to go into the classrooms. Being in Kenya has been an eye-opening experience so far, and it has been less than 24 hours! I can't wait to see what the next two months will bring...I know there is so much to learn, so now it is up to us to make the most of our time here!
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 9, 2010 at 3:59 AM

    You GO Robynn! Keep an eye on those drivers' skills! Glad to hear you are eating cabbage! Love MOM!

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  2. UnknownMay 9, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Good Girl Robynn
    Have fun.
    Deda.

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  3. LizzieMay 19, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I am so proud of you Robynn. Enjoy your time in Kenya. It was one of my most memorable places to visit.

    Love you,

    Aunt Liz

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