A few weeks ago, Claire and Lara (and therefore me by some kind of implication, I hope) started a weblog with the kids here at Tumaini (the orphanage where I’m “volunteering” in Kenya). I haven’t personally had time to give a decent entry on Kenya or Tumaini itself, which is an amazing place, and full of amazing kids. So I’m happy to be able to point you to their weblog, to get some idea of the craziness that goes on here!

Tumaini Kids Weblog

As a note of celebration, Claire and Lara just found out that the blog has been given Blogspot’s Blog of Note award! We’re hoping the guaranteed publicity that comes along with the high-profile link will lead to greater support for the kids here. I’d love for you to check out the weblog, read some of the (alternately hilarious and heart-breaking) entries, and leave comments for the kids (who are understandably amazed that people from the US would care to talk to them).

I leave Kenya for the States in just about a week; some retrospective articles are forthcoming, though they will probably wait till I’m back in the “developed” world!