Traditionally, some communities in Kenya, like in many other parts of the world have favoured educating boys over girls due to cultural norms, economic considerations, or perceptions about gender roles. In recent years, a commendable global effort has been underway to advance girls’ education, aiming to provide equal opportunities for their growth and success. This […]
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – Paulo Coelho The exciting tradition of making New Year’s resolutions finds its origins in ancient cultures and religious customs. From the Babylonians who made pledges to repay debts to Medieval times when Knights reaffirmed their commitment to chivalry. Various cultures […]
As we navigate the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is easy to lose sight of the simple wonders that surround us. We become accustomed to the routine, the familiar, and often take for granted the little things that make life extraordinary. It is a humbling reminder that sometimes, we need to view […]
I would like to start with this quote from a former President of the United States as it so relevant to our Education Fund Program and what we are trying to achieve. “Education is like a diamond with many facets: It includes the basic mastery of numbers and letters that give us access to the […]
Trees!!! The first thought that comes to my attention when I hear trees is Shade. There are numerous reasons why people plant trees. One of the great features of trees is that they aren’t selfish with their outputs, they give away their benefits beyond their location. People plant trees to get shade especially on hot […]
The Amara Charitable Trust team have been busy these past few weeks planning for their second fundraising event of the year. Our first event in April, themed, “Music with a Purpose”, was a fun-filled afternoon with live music, art auction, delicious food and our wonderful supporters who made the function a resounding success. Attendees got […]
It was the start of the year 2021, and I decided to join the Amara Team on a school visit to Mt. View Primary School. The sun was shining bright and off we were on our way to the school. It was a pleasant drive with nice cool breeze that filled the air. The students […]
“When you focus on someone’s disability, you’ll overlook their abilities, beauty and uniqueness. Once you learn to accept and love them for who they are, you subconsciously learn to love yourself unconditionally.” – Yvonne Pierre, The Day My Soul Cried: A Memoir History teaches us that people living with disabilities were often mistreated and in […]
As the world marks International Women’s Day, on 8th March, many of us will find ways to acknowledge and celebrate women we know, admire, and especially those women who influence and inspire us, hopefully to be better versions of ourselves. As I write this blog, certain questions come to mind. What is the genesis of […]
In our newsletter that was circulated at the end of December 2022, one reader flagged a specific adjective “underserviced” that we used when referring to communities we work with as opposed to the more commonly used “underprivileged”. Underprivileged is usually used to describe a person who does not enjoy the same standard of living or […]
