About Me

We are a group of Girl Guides who plan to travel to Kenya in 2013. We are looking forward to truly seeing the world by opening ourselves up to a great opportunity to work alongside local communities, developing friendships and supporting community development! This will be a once in a lifetime adventure for all of us!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Inspiring....

I have a sample itinerary for our trip.  I could hardly keep it together after reading it.  This is going to be the most amazing and inspiring thing I've ever done!

Of course being 2 years away things could change a little....  but you'll get the idea :) 

Here are a few things we will be participating in:
  • Building a school
  • Swahili lessons
  • Journey down the Mara River to see where families in the region collect water and help bring back some water for the family who has will welcome us into their home for a few hours
  • Discuss the impact of water and the challenges that are felt by all members of the community, particular the Mamas and the girls.
  • Learn about traditional medicine and help out in the medicinal gardens for part of a day
  • Regenerate Kenya's forest by volunteering at a tree nursery
  • Campfire!
  • Visit a giraffe sanctuary
  • Visit a family where a chimney is being installed in their home (newest health initiative).  Help the family  make bricks by hand or prep the cans and pipes for installation
  • Organized games with the Children in the community
  • Safari Day
  • Learn the importance of traditional weapons
  • Performing arts day with students
  • try carving with a local Men's group
  • Action planning for our return home
  • Shopping at a market 
~Carla~