As we watched infinite stars fade and the brilliant morning sun rise from the Roof of Africa at 19, 341 feet, everything felt worth it. This past week, NCN fellows Kim and Jaime, and Jaime’s brother Steve successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. After months of build up, much last-minute preparation and waiting for an appropriate break … Continue reading On top of Mount Kili
Taking chai with the Maasai
In a whirlwind of Maasai stoves, networking and chai, NCN Founder Judy just made her first visit of the year. As someone who gives a lot of her time, money and energy to a lot of Tanzanians, Judy’s time is in high demand when she’s here, but we were able to accomplish a lot … Continue reading Taking chai with the Maasai
Lions and tembo and microloans
There is a Swahili proverb—mtu ni watu—translating to a person is people, or something akin to no man is an island. This concept is central to our local, women’s microloan program and was reiterated yesterday in nearby Tloma. After about a month of very hard work on everyone’s parts, our GWOCO leaders were finally able … Continue reading Lions and tembo and microloans