While participating and being actively involved in development work, a bilateral exchange usually occurs whereby the Westerner learns more from the community than aid or help is actually given. During these bilateral experiences, people use clichés such as, “enlightening, life altering and change.” This idealism, and “do-good spirit,” quickly transforms, when one actually sees the [...]
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A Little Piece, by Benjamin Harris
Posted in Kenya, Mombasa, tagged bui bui, colonial history, corruption, culture, due process of law, equality, F.I.D.A. (Federation of Women Lawyers, G10, Grand Coalition Government, hijabs, patriarchal, romanticized, stereotypical, Swahili, transperancy, women's empowerment on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Developing Courage, by Jon Blackwell
Posted in Kenya, Mombasa, tagged activism, corruption, female entrepreneurs, Jon Blackwell, Justice Minister Martha Karua, LICODEP, Likoni, microfinance, MIMA on May 13, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I had no idea what to expect during my 9 weeks spent in Kenya. I decided it would be best to keep an open mind in order to best handle any situations and experiences that lay ahead of me. All that was certain was that I would be working at MIMA, the micro-finance [...]
Women Entrepreneurs in Likoni, by Mary Paul
Posted in Kenya, Mombasa, tagged community development, entrepreneurs, fsd, LICODEP, Likoni, Likoni Community Development Program, Mary Paul, microenterprises, Mikopo Ni Maendeleo (MIMA), Mombasa, small business management class on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When I first arrived at Likoni Community Development Program (LICODEP) I was not sure which direction my internship would take. Located just south of Mombasa, Likoni is a bustling community with a rich culture and a diverse set of development issues. LICODEP is the flagship community development organization in the area and they work [...]
Dung Paper and Chili Peppers, by Evan Sorley
Posted in Kenya, Mombasa, tagged cash crop, chili peppers, dung paper, Evan Sorley, fsd, Kenyan Wildlife Service, Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, Ndovu on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Upon arriving at my new home, my supervisor and I were taken by my host father to inspect the field. Though I could not understand all that was being said, I caught his motioning to the distance, pointing to bare patches of earth surrounded by maize, and the word “Ndovu” – Elephant. The subject of [...]
Faulu Kenya’s Welfare Association: Keeping Members on the Bridge to Success, by Ryan Gentzler
Posted in Kenya, Mombasa, tagged developing economy, Faulu Kenya, fsd, loan, microfinance, Ryan Gentzler, small-scale entrepreneurs, welfare on August 20, 2008 | 7 Comments »
I learned about the concept of microfinance about a year and a half ago, and the idea instantly captured my attention. Reading about Muhammad Yunus’ experience starting and building the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh gave me visions of leaving for an exotic faraway land where I would trudge through sweltering jungles to meet with [...]
Renovate to Motivate: Providing Child Remands With Space to Create, by Jenn Hollern
Posted in Mombasa, tagged Jenn Hollern, Kenya, Mombasa, MUHURI, multi-functional room, Muslims for Human Rights, Remand Home for Children, remanded kids on July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Most children in Mombasa, Kenya take advantage of free primary education, enjoy playing football in sandy parks, and have ambitions of being a doctor, lawyer, or business leader. But during my time working for a local NGO, Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), I have found many “street kids” who face the realities of the legal [...]
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