Nicholas D. Kristof, "Just Look at What You Did!"

In this article, Nicholas D. Kristof talks about his feelings regarding the efforts in aiding the people in Nairobi, Kenya. He regards a couple who together created the Kibera School for Girls in efforts for the cause of education, women's rights, and a chance for every child to have a future.

The couple, Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner, met in the slums of Kibera, where Kennedy was raised and Posner's determination to put a stop to sexual abuse.

Both of these characters come into play when Kennedy forms a soccer group, originally to sort out social issues among troubled children, began acting out performances to denounce sexual abuse.

Posner, being attracted to the idea of these theatrical performances, met up with Kennedy, and even stayed in the slums while aiding the group.

Together,they made the Kibera Schools for Girls, which continues to grow due to donations to the foundation Shining Hope for Communities.

A student at the Kibera School for Girls cools off after lunch. The school is expanding, thanks in part to donations from Times readers. :)

Overall, this effort against poverty is something to be admired. Posner's willingness to live in the same conditions as the Kenyans in the Kibera slums despite the fact she could've lived elsewhere is what should be admired.

And Kennedy, who suffered through these conditions, but still felt so strongly of giving back to this community to see the next generation have a better life, is what makes the difference.

These two things combined, willingness and compassion, taken up by the right people can truly make a difference. Kennedy and Posner felt so strong and passionate to help those Kenyan girls in  need, that it even gave them a gift too- a loving and caring relationship.

If you give love, you'll eventually get it.

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So what do you think of the efforts of Kennedy and Posner? And what attributes do you think truly makes a great activist?

Comment if interested. ;)

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