Karibu Kenya!
Karibu = Welcome! Usually this space focuses on glass - techniques, exhibits, and other glass-related topics. I recently traveled to Kenya for a cycling adventure with two friends. Rather than fill social media with a long post, I decided to put some ideas down here. I'm sure, however, this adventure will find its way in influencing my creativity. When a friend asked if I wanted to join her for an all-women's cycling trip in Kenya, I said, "Sure, why not!" The thought of seeing the countryside, people, and wildlife from the seat of a bike was intriguing. I learned, however, that the trip would be much more than that. The non-profit that puts together the cycling tour is Zawadisha. Their mission is to enable rural Kenyan women by providing microloans for items like solar lights, water cisterns, safe cooking stoves, and other necessities. Zawadisha is different from other microloan programs because they do not loan money. Women must be part of the local women's
