Two years into this now and it’s hard for me to assess whether what I’ve done, what I’ve tried to do, counterbalances the problems caused by the work I’m doing.
A group of women that originally numbered 55, but swelled to 100 in my initial absence. Each with extraordinary needs that can never be met. […]

The last 2 weeks of this trip have been altogether brutal. Leadership issues. Infighting within the group. One angered voice, in particular, berating me for not selectng another one of her children for whom to pay school fees. Nevermind that I’m already sending one of the children in her care to […]

This morning as my boda boda started the ascent into the Quarter, I noticed the door to Creamland School was open. I had not yet had a chance this trip to greet Alex, the amazing man who started the school, so I popped off the boda boda and headed into the school. Soon […]

Today I just needed a breather. A little time away from the constant needs of the Quarter - needs that I can’t possibly meet. A little time for myself without people jockeying for my time and yanking me in every direction. As they say in the Quarter, “feel free,” yet when I’m […]

Not much to write today. Thoroughly enjoyed spending New Years’ Eve not shooting a wedding. Kicked back with Ayoo Jennifer and Akello Jennifer and drained a few delightful cold beers. As midnight approached, the Quarter came alive. People ran around screaming, banging anything they could find together to make noise. […]