Today we left Nairobi for a drive to Central Kenya to visit 5 schools. Sadly, we missed one school as it began to rain and the roads turned into a slippery, muddy, mess. We visited: Mutamaiyu School, Ndururi School, Njonjoro School and Matuiku School. After many hours in the car we stopped at our first […]
After 2 long flights, Minneapolis to Paris, and Paris to Nairobi, I arrived to the hustle and bustle of the Kenya airport. It was filled with people holding signs and cab drivers grabbing my bags. Fortunately, Christopher Mutuku met me at the airport and we were on our way. I am staying for the night […]
Yesterday, Lincoln Elementary celebrated their H2O for Life project. Mrs. Reeve’s Kindergarten class donated the most money during the project, followed by Mrs. Ogden’s 4th grade class. Their prize? They had the chance to “soak” the student council. Students loaded their water squirters and when they heard the signal- GO!- all students went into action. […]
Last week St. Anthony Middle School completed their H2O for Life project. Their year started with a dynamic evening with speaker Alphonso Deng, a former Lost Boy from South Sudan. Alepho and two other Lost Boys wrote a book called, “They Poured Fire on us from the Sky.” He shared the many hardships faced and […]
On May 30, Salem Hills Elementary in Inver Grove Heights MN held their annual Water Fest. Salem Hills has been an H2O for Life school partner for 6 years- one of the original schools during our very first year. Each year, Salem Hills staff and students have added to their program. The all school participation […]