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501(c)3 non-profit organization. Volunteer Experience ➕ Rural Development ➕ Empowering Kids. COVID-19 Update Link ⬇️

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As we all have had a lot of time at home to reflect, we would like to share some of our volunteer’s most memorable experiences with us in Kenya...

Shelly:
“It is the day I met a boy who ran to the streets to look for a change in his environment.
Brian Bravo.” He replies, when I asked, “jino lako nani?,” which translates to “what is your name in Swahili.” I just smiled back at him knowing his life was about to change. We instantly connected. I saw a young boy in need of guidance and good role models to help him realize his potential. So together at @arriveinkenya we worked to rebuild his confidence. During his transition at Arrive, this once rebellious 11-year-old started to see what it is like to not get rewarded for bad behavior. While at Arrive, his acting out for attention came to a halt and each day he willingly worked hard to grow into a remarkable scholar in school. With time, he became a role model to other kids and a huge help around the Arrive household.
After a year of living with Arrive, Brian approached me and said he was ready to go back to his home and reunite with the family he left behind. Together we went back to his home. It was amazing to see the reunion and to witness his family recognize his transformation. I could tell Brian was ready and willing to take all the lessons he had learned at Arrive comfortably back with him to his family.
Now it’s up to him to create goals and strive to succeed. Through the tears, shock, and embrace I saw a reunited family. I can’t even describe how beautiful and special that experience was and is for me.” @mhart625 taken in Kenya by @arriveinkenya

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Together, we remain united. Gracefully, we collectively strive to create a better world. Thank YOU for allowing us to be your bridge to impact! If you haven’t read our latest and urgent update, please take four minutes to read it here (link in bio): arrivekenya.org/covid by @arriveinkenya

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We want to share with you an important update about Arrive amidst our current planetary predicament. We’d appreciate if you take four minutes to read *and share* it. Asante sana na afya njema (Thank you very much and we wish you good health). LINK in bio 👉 arrivekenya.org/covid by @arriveinkenya

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Life is a climb but the views are great - especially on top of our water tank overlooking the hills of South Kanyamkago.
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#arrivekenya #arriveinkenya #empower #climb #hope #kenya #africa #arrive #educate taken in Kenya by @arriveinkenya

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Join our team! We are always looking for driven and diverse people to join the Arrive administrative team.
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#arrive #haveyouarrived #arrivekenya #kenya #africa #team by @arriveinkenya

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Smile, it’s Friday! Swahili word of the day: Friday - Ijumaa .
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#arrivekenya #arriveinkenya #smile #kenya #africa #empower #behappy taken in Kenya by @arriveinkenya

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Swahili word of the day: neighbor-jirani or neighbors-majirani. Good neighbors can be friends. Our neighbors are apart of our family. .
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#arrivekenya #arriveinkenya #neighbors #neighbor #empower #educate #kenya #africa taken in Kenya by @arriveinkenya

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Education is vital to development. Arrive is committed to increasing access to quality education and to helping close the gender gap in Kenya by providing equal opportunity.
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#educate #education #arrive #arriveinkenya #school #kenya #africa by @arriveinkenya

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For the most pivotal years of their childhood, former street children have nobody to teach them right from wrong and no role models to look up to. Street children as young as five years old live in dumpsters and under cars. They are forced to beg or pick through garbage to find food, and many are not able to eat for days at a time. Many die because of preventable causes, such as tuberculosis, malaria, or infected cuts. Street children don’t know where their next meal is coming or where they will sleep. These horrific conditions drive most street children to use drugs (including but not limited to: toxic glue, opium, and jet fuel) and alcohol to numb the pain, the sadness, and the hunger. Extended drug use is debilitating to their long-term health and causes many medical problems; even death. All of this changes the moment a street child comes to the Light Home of Hope.
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#arriveinkenya #arrivekenya #empower #nomorestreetkids #educate #home #hope by @arriveinkenya

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Leading by example in sustainable living is a priority for Arrive. Swahili word of the day: Shamba - farm or garden. our shamba consists of: a vegetable garden, rabbits, hens, roosters, goats, sheep, fish, pigs, cows, guinea pigs, pigeons, and more; all with a specific purpose to fulfill. .
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#arrivekenya #arrive #sustainability #sustainableliving #shamba #garden #farm #empower #fulfill #educate taken in Kenya by @arriveinkenya

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“All you need is love, love is all you need”

Felix channeling his inner John Lennon.
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#arriveinkenya #arrivekenya #love #empower #happiness #family #africa #kenya taken in Kenya by @arriveinkenya

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