Carla S. Handley
Kenya Development Projects
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Helping to raise funds to support Joshua Nambere in obtaining his nursing degree, to bring this necessary medical training back to the rural Rendille and Samburu communities that he serves
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Joshua working on childhood vaccination programs near Korr
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Joshua and community health workers conducting outreach to Rendille mothers
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Joshua visiting new mother at home for health check-ups
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Started an adult education program for women and herders in the remote communities surrounding the Merti Plateau. It is a feeder program that provides basic literacy and numeracy with a plan for the community to take over the project at the end of the funding period
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Students range in ages, proving that it is never too late to receive an education, and often is a population that is overlooked by development
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Young teacher with her students
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Working to lobby health ministries and water management in Isiolo for the greater Merti region. Focusing on reliable deliveries of medical supplies, staffing of community health centers, and managing water piping systems
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Managing water piping for settled communities along the Merti Plateau
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Fund-raising and promotion of inter-ethnic football league, with teams comprised of multiple ethnic groups as a way to combat youth conflict
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In the Lkisin area of Samburu, young children come into contact with wildlife regularly on their way to school (this elephant corridor is near the current school). Assisting the community in building a permanent school structure and kitchen away from elephant presence
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Current school (under the tree), evidence of elephant damage and insecure location
Research Assistants and Guides
Who are the best people to work with, good friends, and without whom none of this work would be possible

Gorane (Chad) Researcher, philosopher, and definitely the nicest person on the planet

Zaghawa (Chad) Chief in the making

Turkana The man who can make anything happen...and do so with a smile!

Samburu Longest friend, trusted advisor, and Kenyan Macgyver

Turkana Can tell the most amazing stories using only 3 English words

Samburu Beloved teacher and all-around comedian

Borana Philosopher and undiscovered genius

Turkana Friend and tea companion for any community

Samburu Methodical in the field with a giving heart