Bowman teachers Karen Thompson and Kate Glenn arrived in Kisumu on Tuesday morning. They had a full day of introductions to KMET (Kisumu Medical and Education Trust), Kisumu and Kenya, and then visited Sisterhood for Change at KMET's Nyamasaria clinic. The girls performed two songs and danced for the Bowman team, welcoming them to Kenya. They even managed to get all 3 members of the Bowman team to dance with them! Here is a short clip of the girls performing for the team.
In addition to training in various vocations, the Sisterhood for Change girls also learn about peer education. One of the major ways they do this is through music. On community outreaches, the girls sing songs about health issues that are relevant to the community, as a way to spread their messages and teach people about how to protect themselves. When the girls leave Sisterhood for Change, not only are they now able to find a job to support themselves and their families, but they themselves are empowered to know their own rights, and they are able to empower members of their communities in women's health and women's rights. The power of their music is truly inspiring.
The Bowman Team is going up to Sagam later this week to unite with the Sagam Team. Check back soon for more updates from them, and expect a post soon from Mary with her thoughts from her first trip to Sagam...
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