There have been so many bad charity projects in Africa. Most all start off with good intentions but often end in disaster, and no positive outcome for the communities. The … Read More
DRC2018: Made it to Rwanda
I’m 90% there! It’s a long journey but it’s interesting to see how the people and places change along the way. The last leg from Entebbe Uganda to Kigali Rwanda … Read More
DRC2018: Lowira DRC
Crossing the lake from Goma to Bakavu was very easy and slow and comfortable. When you anchor in Bakuva it turns to straight chaos and madness! It’s really fun to … Read More
DRC: Happinesses
My first trip to Africa I came for a really specific reason. A trip to figure out what makes me happy in general what makes other people in the world … Read More
DRC2018: Interviews with Congolese
Today I’m going to interview local Congolese people to talk about their city and their life. We will talk about their culture and how it’s changing in modern times. We … Read More
DRC2018: Kids
I have noticed that kids are the same everywhere I go. Kids are playful, serious, loud, soft and really it’s something that anchors me everywhere I go. That no matter … Read More
DRC2018: Happiness doesn’t come from things
My first trip to Africa I came for a really specific reason. A trip to figure out what makes me happy in general what makes other people in the world … Read More
DRC2018: When you donate clothes to charity in America
I have met with a few wholesale sellers and the people who buy them here – they sell clothes in the market through a very convoluted supply chain. So everything … Read More
DRC2018: American Bar Association in Africa
Every corner of this side of town has an NGO trying to help but it’s really tricky because many aren’t helping and some make it worse. I was interested to … Read More
DRC2018: Leaving Rwanda 🇷🇼 to Democratic Republic of Congo!
Well I’m off to the DRC today – I will check back in soon but the entire cellular network was shut down for 3 days due to protests so hopefully … Read More