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No this post is not about what you might be thinking…

I just wanted to get your attention.

F Bombs - refers to the food, fuel, and financial crises of 2008. The poorest and most vulnerable groups and individuals have been hit the hardest. The fight against poverty has taken a step back in some respects.

“Worse than the increase in the number of poor people is often the increase in depth of poverty that is experienced by households, pushing them to the edge of survival. Households left to cope… Continue

Something I wrote a few years back... but still relevant I believe...

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Paradigm Shift: Microfinance - Recognizing the Rights of the Poor
By: Adam Delp

When the word “poor” is spoken or read, what word(s) come to mind?

Some people think "needy", "lazy", "dependent", and "third world".

What if words such as "trustworthy", "dependable", "innovative", or "value-conscious" came to mind instead?

Even among development profess… Continue

Jenny learning to make chapati with Mama Ayuma

In Murang'a with Immacul… Continue

Greetings from Nairobi Family and Friends,

Fred, Jenny, and I embarked on our safari (journey) Thursday morning in our trusty Toyota Corolla. We traveled to Western Kenya to visit with one of 10/10's partners in Miwani – Kenya, near Kisumu and the shores of Lake Victoria. Along the way, we stopped at a hotel (restaurant in Kenya) for tilapia and ugali, my favorite Kenya dish. Jenny experienced Fred and I eating our meal with our hands; she wasn't so sure about it which is why she opted for chic… Continue

Greetings Family and Friends,

Upon arrival here in Kenya, the first couple of days were spent celebrating Riva's arrival, planning and preparing the schedule and itinerary.

On Saturday, Jenny and I enjoyed participating in the Global Education Fund's (GEF) “Leadership Scholars Program”. (www.globaleducationfund.org) This program provides scholarships to secondary school (high school) students, with a preference for young women and orphans. The s… Continue