A Humbling Experience
One of the highlights of my September visit to Kenya was seeing the newly furnished Mtelo House. It was fantastic to see the girls proudly showing us around their dormitory complete with […]
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REFLECTIONS FROM RUNO BY A NEARLY- RETIRED RUNNER
In September 2016 we revisited Runo Primary School, one of the most under-resourced schools in the area, set amidst some of the most stunning scenery in West Pokot. There, as […]
The Janet Wilson Educational Scholarship Foundation
Thanks to the continuing generosity of John Wilson, we have been able to set up a Scholarship Foundation in his late wife’s name, to support teachers and pupils in pursuit of their […]
Nursing in Kenya
It is hard to think of one reason why I enjoyed my trip as a professional nurse to Kenya with the Yellowmen so much. Apprehensive is an understatement as to […]
A Thirst For Education
Walking into any one of the many schools we partner with in West Pokot, it is hard not to be overcome by feelings of awe and inspiration. The thirst for knowledge and […]
Running for Mtelo House
The annual Hastings’ Half Marathon takes place on 20th March 2016 and for the second year running a Yellowmen team will participate. The aim is to raise more funding to […]
Girls’ Refuge (Mtelo House) update
During the September visit we caught up on how the girls’ refuge programme was developing and agreed that a shower block would be the next addition to the dormitory. Situated to the rear of […]
RUNNING FOR REFUGE IN THE 2015 HASTNGS HALF MARATHON
Reflections of a Retired Runner Last year, inspired by watching the Kenyans distinguishing themselves as usual in the Hastings Half Marathon, I ventured out of running retirement in order to […]
Living with HIV
Although HIV incidence and prevalence are declining in Kenya, an estimated 1.6 million individuals were living with the infection in 2012. Prevalence in West Pokot by comparison was much lower, approximately 2.4% […]
Promoting the education and welfare of girls
An issue raised by medical staff at a local sub district hospital in Pokot during our February visit was the dramatic rise in FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) cases arriving at […]
