Adam Delp's Blog (8)

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... -- 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

I have arrived. More importantly, yesterday at 12:20am the Afwais were blessed with another child and arrival, Riva Grace Andai Afwai. We visited with Alice and Riva at the hospital as soon as possible after landing at Jomo Kenyatta Airport. We took pictures of Riva to show the rest of the family and neighbors last night because Alice and Riva were required to stay one more day.

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Friends and Family, Tonight I fly to London and tomorrow I fly to Nairobi. I will be in Kenya until October 9th. This is my third visit to the great country of Kenya and I am incredibly anxious to see friends and family in Kenya. Jenny Evans, a long time volunteer and supporter of the 10/10 Project, will accompany me on this trip. Jenny is invaluable to the organization and I am excited for her to experience the 10/10 Project full circle. Two of the three weeks will be spent in Nairobi. One we… Continue

I will be chronicling this experience so please check back soon... Thank you! Continue