<aside> 💡 Before traveling, Shoulder-to-Shoulder’s Pre-Travel Case Study will help you learn about the principles of ethical leadership, the mission of the organization you will be working with, and the historical and cultural context of your field site.
We encourage you to write down any questions, thoughts, or ideas that you have as you explore these resources in the journal you will be taking with you on the program.
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<aside> 💡 During your course, you will be working daily with the International Peace Initiatives (IPI) team & community. In order to learn more about IPI and the initiatives that you will be working with, Kithoka Amani Children’s Home (KACH) and Tiriji Eco Center, watch the following videos to learn more.
After watching the videos, write down any questions you would like to find the answers to while in Kenya.
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<aside> đź’ˇ Dr. Karambu Ringera is internationally known for her work in peace and reconciliation and for building a new generation of global leaders. Born and raised in Meru, Kenya, Dr. Ringera was the recipient of a 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2015 Master Scholar Award at Denver University. While the video below is old, it will give you a chance to learn more about Dr. Karambu.
After watching the video, write down any questions you would like to ask Dr. Karambu when you are in Kenya.
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<aside> đź’ˇ Take some time to explore the website of International Peace Initiatives. In particular, read about their mission & vision, programs, and origin story as told by their founder, Dr. Karambu Ringera, by clicking on the links below:
After exploring the website, write down any questions you would like to find the answers to while in Kenya.
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<aside> đź’ˇ International Peace Initiatives was originally founded to empower women and children impacted by HIV/AIDs. While the prevalence of HIV has generally decreased across the country, women in Kenya are still twice as likely to have the virus than their male counterparts. Moreover, an alarmingly large percentage of those experiencing the virus are youth.
In the video below, Kenya youth activists describe this current reality. Watch the first 8 minutes to get a quick picture of how youth are talking about the issue today and what they are doing about it.
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