Traci didn’t have time to write up a new blog this week, but I wanted to give everyone a glimpse of what she was up to. Here is a excerpt of an email she sent to me that sums up what she has been doing; as informative, if not as descriptive as her normal [...]
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Excerpts from an email
Posted in Uncategorized on March 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Lamu
Posted in Uncategorized on March 7, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Last week I had the fortunate experience of taking a five day trip to Lamu, a spectacular island near the Somalian border. After a grueling 17 hour bus ride we finally arrived at our much anticipated destination. After sweating profusely for over 8 hours and having not taken a bath for two days, we [...]
A slideshow
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Traci wanted me to post a slideshow she made of her journey thus far. I was going to write some commentary, but it is better to just enjoy them on your own. (click to open in a new tab)
- Chaning
From Movies
Passing time
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“It’s unfortunate, she is dead.” I wasn’t sure I heard correctly, but as tears formed in our Salome’s eyes I knew it was true.
It was only 30 minutes earlier that we decided to take a walk in hopes of passing the time of the lazy, slow-moving Sunday afternoon. On [...]
African Eyes
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a story from Chicken Soup for the Volunteers’ Soul, but Traci wanted to share it because it really relates to her experiences thus far. Also it is a beautiful story on its own. Enjoy!
- Chaning
African Eyes
The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.
- Marcel [...]
Building Houses
Posted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After the presidential election of 2007 tribal warfare brook loose,
leaving 1500 dead and 600,000 homeless, unable to return to their
homes in fear of what might happen to them. Over two years have
passed and many families are still desperately seeking help to build
shelters, educate their children, and merely survive the harsh
environments they were forced into.
I mentioned [...]
Some Pictures
Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Since Traci has varied levels of internet access/speed I am taking the liberty of posting some pictures she emailed me. Just a small slice of her journey thus far, but they do speak volumes! Keep it up Traci! – Chaning
African wildlife, hot showers, and a little bit of culture
Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This past weekend I had the fortunate experience of going on a safari in the Maasai Mara. The scenery was beautiful and the wildlife was abundant. And best of all I was able to take hot showers every day! The animals were not phased by the 5 or 6 vehicles that surrounded [...]
Just the beginning…
Posted in Uncategorized on February 2, 2010 | 2 Comments »
It is day 16 here in Kenya and probably my 10th attempt to write down my experiences thus far for those at home. As you can tell I have yet to be successful. Words truly fail to convey the sites of Kenya, from the breathtaking scenery of Maasailand to the poverty-stricken streets of [...]
WHY AFRICA?!?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Hello, my name is Traci Yoshiyama and I am raising funds that will help me get to Kenya. My goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of the year. Starting on January 15, 2010 I will be volunteering in the Maasailand Teaching Program through the Global Volunteer Network. For six months [...]
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Maasailand Teaching Program
Maasailand is a remote, rural area located in the Great Rift Valley. The closest biggest city is Ngong. The Maasai have largely managed to remain outside of mainstream African culture and maintain their traditional ways, although this becomes more challenging each year. For this reason Maasai are increasingly seeking the opportunities African society has to offer. With little government support Maasai struggle to find teachers and medical professionals to work in their schools and medical clinics.As a volunteer I would educate children at a primary school level through the teaching of core subjects, such as English, math, science and social studies. I will also have the opportunity to establish extracurricular activities for children and the community.
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