The buses beside me were filled with sad and serious faces, condemned to the hardships of life, but our bus was filled with the giddy faces of excited girls, their joyous songs echoing throughout the vehicle. For many of them, it was the first time to see a movie theater, thus their faces beamed...
Today we drove to Chogaria to visit Chure Women’s Empowerment Group. We were warmly welcomed with singing and dancing as soon as we pulled up. Chogaria’s Women’s Empowerment Group received an award for Best Community Based Organization in Meru, and our group had the honor to witness the ceremony. The Deputy County Commissioner was there...