Creating Jobs in Nairobi During COVID-19
Amid the ongoing pandemic, the life of the poor in Nairobi has become even more painful. One person recounts what he has tried to do to meet some of their more pressing needs.
"All our plans are always only 'penciled in'"
Katerina, who lives in Canada, recounts her family's struggles and joys during the quarantine.
"Covid-19 strengthened our marriage"
Dominic and Winni from Hong Kong faced Covid-19 together in the hospital and, after a month and a half, managed to get through it.
A God of surprises
In a recent interview with Olga Marlin, author of To Africa with a Dream and Our lives in his Hands, she started off by saying that “God, is a God of Surprises!”. Below is an excerpt of that interview.
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An unmarked driveway off Karbasiran road in the Westlands area of Nairobi slopes gently to a fenced enclosure. At a corner, slabs laid into the earth form a pathway to a shaded grove. A thick concrete pedestal stands about a metre high. Surrounding it, four wooden posts hold a pergola roof over a beautiful statue of Our Lady. The life size image is cast from stone and painted white. Her gentle face looks down benevolently at those who come to seek her intercession.
On the Front Lines Fighting COVID 19
Henrique Pinhati is a doctor in Brazil and a specialist in infectious diseases. He speaks about how he is trying to live a special charity in his work now.
Reaching Out Together From Taiwan
Thesa Co from Taiwan describes a Coronavirus relief project organized out of Taipei. Fortunately, Taiwan has not been overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases, but they have mobilized themselves to do what they can for other people in need.
Life on Lockdown
In Kenya, we're just completing our 10th week on partial lockdown. The Government has been keen to keep things going while taking all measures to prevent an outbreak. And many individuals too have been keen to keep life going.
Yes, I do!
Laura and Charles, made their wedding vows before a group of 15 people on the 18th of April. She narrates the journey that led them to the altar.
"What more can I do?"
As we face a global health crisis, we may find ourselves feeling helpless or at a loss about the best ways to respond or react. What difference can one person really make to improve such a complex situation? The example of Joanna from Singapore shows that knowledge of one’s personal circumstances, a network of good friends, and a bit of initiative can go a long way.