Mombasa – Yes for Children
Posted by Saul Garlick, Executive Director
Our Kenya Global Development Internship has arrived in Mombasa and we started off with a bang: a tour of the city from our friend Madi and a visit to the lo0cal Swahili restaurant, Island Dishes. The visit has already proven fast paced in spite of the Coast’s laid back mentality.
In addition to the local fare and great company, the GDIs have begun to dissect the meaning of development and our role in Kayafungo, where we will be beginning this weekend. The challenges in the community, the potential for projects and community mobilization, and the various perspectives the highly experienced group members are bringing to this program is truly invigorating.
When you drive into the city of Mombasa, a sign reads: Mombasa, Yes for Children. Certainly a slogan we can all appreciate. The only trouble is that this is a city where children continue to sleep on the streets and beg for food. We started this journey in Nairobi where we met with UNICEF, we are now in Mombasa getting a sense of the complexities of poverty through the children, and in a few days we will be in Kayafungo, working hand in hand with youth and children towards common goals: health, sanitation and education.
I hope to keep you updated on this blog, as the group continues to learn and work in the community!
