the rains have come, and so have the termites

14th May, 2009 - Posted by Helen Harrison - 3 Comments

Just received an update from Kenya with various great bits of news in it including that our newest family member has been officially committed by the courts, so indisputably an OAI child which is wonderful for her as it brings stability and love to her life. But the comment that made me smile most was the » Read More

Is “Africa Time” killing Africa?

5th May, 2009 - Posted by Dana Shaffer - 1 Comment

Last summer, while I was visiting the Open Arms Village in Eldoret, Kenya I was introduced to a phrase, or more accurately a phenomena known as “Africa Time.”  I use the word phenomena, because the phrase seems to be universally embraced throughout the continent and because it describes an attitude or way of life that is » Read More

motorbike ambulances

4th May, 2009 - Posted by Helen Harrison - No Comments

if you have ever given birth to a child, or been involved in helping get a loved one to hospital in time for childbirth, then you will know how stressful that time is for all concerned. I was fortunate in going through the double child-birth of twins in a pretty contolled environment, but I » Read More