Carolina Robinson and Anissa Chihaoui set off on an amazing adventure together this past spring. Heading to Kenya, they had an interest to both explore the fascinating country, and a desire to connect with the local people and Do Good during their two-week trip.
After getting involved with Do Good as You Go, Carolina and Anissa made a plan to give back by offering a variety of arts & crafts and outdoor sports & games activities to the youth at the Miche Bora School, through Do Good as You Go partner the Mustard Seed organization. The Miche Bora School is a nursery and primary school for over 200 children in Mombasa, Kenya. Calling on their network, they successfully raised pre-trip funds to purchase the much needed supplies and sports equipment for the school, to take with them on their journey – they were ready for their Kenyan adventure!
Carolina and Anissa stayed with a local woman named Joyce in the “slum” in Mombasa, Kenya, a 20 minute walk from the school. “There was no danger going around by ourselves in the area. We were greeted warmly every morning by the community on our way to school” says Anissa. “On the last day, a small party was organized with the parents for the end of term, and we got to talk with some of them. We tried to learn a bit of Swahili as well, which always made people smile when we tried to talk to them. A wonderful time full of interesting interactions with people!”
“Joyce, our host, was a very kind person who helped us so much during our stay. She gave us so many tips, took us out to many places and cooked us great Kenyan cuisine. We learned a lot from her and had many wonderful discussions, as she has traveled as well!” says Anissa of her homestay experience.
“Most of the food in Kenya is Indian-inspired. I loved their chapatis and curry food!”
Carolina has written a wonderful account of her experience, from arrival to reflection post-trip, read it here!
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