First Day in Nairobi and Kibera

Yesterday was my first day in Nairobi and Kibera.  Gina Chowa and I met with representatives from the embassy and USAID to talk about their initiatives and learned a great deal about their focus on youth in Kenya.  Then we went to Kibera.  We were greated by our students and former students Mary, Julie, and Rain, as well as the CFK director and staff.  People were wonderfully welcoming and seem excited about our research.  In the afternoon we got a tour of Kiera and the CFK programs--amazing work on girl/women's empowerment, health, recycling, sports, vocational training.  The location is poorer than anything I've ever seen, with running sewage and tin 10x10 houses. But the people are friendly and wlecoming...and the little kids wave and say "how are you?" in this sweet lilt every time they see a visitor.
Lots to digest.

Today we meet with the Acument Fund, Kenyatta University, and then do our first focus groups.

Here is our UNC Team