| Quest: Kenya |
Celebrate Your Neighbors
Jambo! In Swahili, the word jirani means neighbor. Although we live on a vast planet that allows us to live most of our lives without a second thought to those separated from us by distance and culture, the unparalleled connectivity of our present world means that the importance of being a good "neighbor" is greater now than ever. Quest: Kenya will focus on how we can best love and support our neighbors around the world, regardless of the space between us or the stark differences of our daily lives.
In Kenya, there are an estimated 250,000 children living homeless on the streets. This is a saddening statistic, but the Quest program has found an area where we can help support some of these children on their way to a better life. Come join us as we work with the Kenyan organization called the Jirani Project to encourage these kids on their journey to receive the education that many of us at the UW take for granted. With the help of the Crossing, we will be putting on a camp for about 25 Jirani children during their short break between school terms. We'll have a great time leading games and other fun activities, getting to know these children, and better understanding their lives in an environment that is often highly problematic. After a few days at the camp, we will travel to several different towns in western Kenya volunteering with local schools and churches and learning more about the amazing Kenyan Spirit.
Kenyans often face daily hardships that wouldn't even register on our own "privileged radar," but by working alongside them in their communities, we can do our part as neighbors in a global village by helping others to create better lives in a more sustainable Kenya. In this, we hope to truly internalize the concept that our neighbors may not be only those people immediately around us. While some of our neighbors might live on the other side of the world, they are connected to us in ways that we might not have even imagined.
Quest: Kenya will take place over Winter Break, 2011. While most of the group has already been comprised, there are still a couple spots that you could fill! If you have any questions about participating in this incredible Quest, you can contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , who will be more than happy to assist you.
Trip Schedule
Quest: Kenya will take place over Wnter Break, 2011. We plan to leave on Monday January 27 and return to Madison on Sunday, January 9. However, please note that these dates could change slightly depending on flight prices and availability.
Pre-Trip Meetings
Each Quest trip requires group planning and preparation before departure. This not only allows for trip participants to shape the trip into something unique for their group and its desires, but it's also a great way for fellow travelers to get to know one another and get excited about the amazing experience that they will share. Group meetings are mandatory, so please make sure to be available on the following days:
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