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The Lancet: Grassroots Project Shines Hope on Nairobi Slum Life
From the Lancet, by Samuel Loewenberg A development initiative in one of Africa’s largest slums is taking small steps towards improving health and education for the people who live there. Samuel Loewenberg reports. To arrive at Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner’s school for girls in Kiberia, one must cross a small footbridge. The roughhewn…[learn more]
Published: February 7, 2012
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Strength & Community in the Face of Tragedy
I am sure that many of you have now heard of the tragic explosion that erupted in Nairobi’s Sinai slum on Monday September 12th, killing over 120 people and injuring hundreds more. First, I want to assure you that no one involved in Shining Hope’s projects were directly affected—however as a part of a larger…[learn more]
Published: September 13, 2011
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Kennedy Odede Joins Clinton Global Initiative
Kennedy Odede has recently accepted invitation to join the Clinton Global Initiative, a community of global leaders dedicated to forging solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. By fostering partnerships, providing strategic advice, and driving resources toward effective ideas, the Clinton Global Initiative helps its members – organizations from the private sector, public sector, and…[learn more]
Published: August 18, 2011
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Africa Yoga Project partners with Shining Hope on their Seva Safari!
The Africa Yoga Project (AYP), an organization dedicated to inspiring the global yoga community into active service, has spent the past few weeks volunteering with Shining Hope on the ground! This partnership is not only bringing together people from all over the world for a summer of learning and service, but is also setting in…[learn more]
Published: July 15, 2011
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Dining for Women Features Shining Hope in June Program
We are thrilled to announce that Shining Hope for Communities is the featured organization for Dining for Women’s June program. Dining for Women is a dinner giving circle, where local chapters across the United States raise money each month for a featured organization. From their website: We “dine in” together once a month, each…[learn more]
Published: June 6, 2011