Christmas is a special time, also in Korando. But things are different here in Korando. That means, for Korando it needs a sponsor to have a nice dinner and a little party for Christmas. Luckily, we did have a sponsor. I can only speak for our community, but here Christmas was as it is supposed…

During the time of the school break we have helped some of the younger children to catch up with the rest of the class by running English class.

This article is about activities and spending time in Korando withe children. Each day was an enjoyment for all of us. The span of possible activities is huge, there was no boredom at all.

In the beginning I had to learn a lot. About Better Me, the NGO, about its huge (local) network and all the partnerships. Thus about all the opportunities and projects to be part of and to contribute.

Before reading further about this experience it might be useful to learn some facts about Kenya and some places I used to be.

As part of my sabbatical I have spent nearly 3 months in Kenya, from December 2023 to February 2024. It was an incredible experience, a deep dive into another culture, community and country. Join me on a virtual journey through that place at that time…