Friday was our first day in Meru, and the warm sunshine and lush landscape were a nice change from bustling Nairobi. After a nice breakfast of oranges, bananas, pineapple, pancakes, and eggs, our group met with Dr. K to discuss how IPI began and why she decided to run her program the way she runs...
One of the most valuable things I have learned on this trip is the power of passion. When we listen to the people at Turtle Trax, they have so much knowledge and compassion. There are many challenges when it comes to turtle conservation but that doesn’t stop them. It’s amazing to watch the amount of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text letter_spacing=””]On our second day in the Black Hills, we had many exciting cultural experiences. One of which was building a traditional tipi. The men built a tipi first, followed by the women. The tipi is considered a woman’s place and her responsibility. The young Lakota women and the girls on our trip learned that...