Sometimes you need to just push way outside what’s normal in your life. We’ve gotten pretty comfortable traveling, but a recent trip to Africa really stretched and challenged us. We made mistakes (hello, visa expediting fee!), met amazing people, and ate stuff we will probably never eat again. Tara resurrected her fear of baboons, David learned to push a truck out of the mud with a leopard lurking nearby, and we both ended each day grateful to be in it together.

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The people of Kenya are even more amazing than the beautiful landscapes and wild adventures we had. We’d like to introduce you to the projects we visited through the links below. Each of these organizations, people, or ministries is doing work we really believe in. We’ve seen them, eaten meals with them, talked to them, heard their struggles, and caught their vision for bringing hope and change to their country. It’s incredible how even the gift of hygienic products or a goat or skill training can radically change a life and a community. Please look through the links, read the stories, and if you’re as inspired by them as we are, consider sending a donation that will make a big difference.

• Malooi Demonstration Farm, Kioko Mwangangi > Donate Here

• Oasis Africa, Gladys Mwiti > Donate Here

• Hope for Life Kenya, Josephine Kiarii > Donate Here

• Maasai Transformation Project, Saruni Lemargeroi

• Dignity 4 Girls, Sandi Helm > Donate Here

• Second Chance Education Center, Kiplagat Misik > Donate Here

• Youth Love, Max Njuguna > Donate Here

And, a shout-out to our wonderful driver, George Mutabari, who got us safely everywhere we needed to go. We’re not sure if he has a website, but if you ever take a trip to Kenya, you’d be in good hands with George at the wheel.

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Produced by Zach Van Dyke