Podcasts about bomet

I live with my husband and work in Mombasa. I was born and grew up in Bomet, my parents provided me with education that I needed to excel and I went through the primary and joined secondary level successful, After finishing my secondary level I joined college to get skills and now working and pursuing my bachelor in degree of commerce. I was lucky that I did not have to follow the tradition of FGM and early marriage. I come from a community that girl child education is not still not common.Poverty and backward cultural practices have continued to harden the quest for the girl child to access education. Deep in our African culture, girls are taken to be a source of wealth for the family because once they got a suitor; they are “sold off” for marriage, thereby giving the family some wealth through bride price. Once married off, the girl is meant to be a homemaker and her duty is to tend to household chores and to bring up a family.Some parents justify the denial of girls of their right to education to prevent them from bringing shame to the family through early pregnancy. Yet others believe that women who are at the same level of education as the men are a disgrace to the community because more often than not, they will not get married and if they do, it will possibly be to a foreigner. For such parents, early marriage is the best way to prevent this and at the same time preserve traditions.I am creating a scholarship program to assist the girls who need an education but who's families cannot afford to pay the fees. If you want to assist in scholarships for young girls please go to 100 Humanitarians To donate.I have a passion for my community and am working hard to assist in setting up reading classes for those who are pass the age of being able to attend school and want to learn. 

I live with my husband and work in Mombasa. I was born and grew up in Bomet, my parents provided me with education that I needed to excel and I went through the primary and joined secondary level successful, After finishing my secondary level I joined college to get skills and now working and pursuing my bachelor in degree of commerce. I was lucky that I did not have to follow the tradition of FGM and early marriage. I come from a community that girl child education is not still not common.Poverty and backward cultural practices have continued to harden the quest for the girl child to access education. Deep in our African culture, girls are taken to be a source of wealth for the family because once they got a suitor; they are “sold off” for marriage, thereby giving the family some wealth through bride price. Once married off, the girl is meant to be a homemaker and her duty is to tend to household chores and to bring up a family.Some parents justify the denial of girls of their right to education to prevent them from bringing shame to the family through early pregnancy. Yet others believe that women who are at the same level of education as the men are a disgrace to the community because more often than not, they will not get married and if they do, it will possibly be to a foreigner. For such parents, early marriage is the best way to prevent this and at the same time preserve traditions.I am creating a scholarship program to assist the girls who need an education but who's families cannot afford to pay the fees. If you want to assist in scholarships for young girls please go to 100 Humanitarians To donate.I have a passion for my community and am working hard to assist in setting up reading classes for those who are pass the age of being able to attend school and want to learn. 

Medical missions is constantly changing. The enterprise of medical missions has brought health and opened the doors for the gospel in countless countries. This rich history continues today. In Africa, forty to seventy percent of health services are still provided by church and mission facilities. How do we build on the achievements of yesteryears and achieve success in the years to come? How can you fit in? Before 1850, there were fewer that fifteen medical missionaries. The average life expectancy for missionaries in Africa in that day was eight years.  Oftentimes, medical missionaries started because missionaries were taught basic medical needs.  Around 1890's to early 1900's university campuses began to head overseas as missionaries. Many went to China. This is why you see so many Christians in China today.  By 1925 there were 1,157 medical missionaries.   Listen to the audio for more details on the past, present, and future of medical missions.    About the author: Dr. David Stevens is the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), the nation’s largest faith-based organization of doctors. As spokesman for more than 16,000 doctors, Dr. Stevens has conducted hundreds of media interviews. Prior to his service with CMDA, he served as medical director of Samaritan’s Purse. From 1981 to 1992, Dr. Stevens served as executive officer and medical superintendent of Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya. He helped to transform Tenwek Hospital into one of the premier mission healthcare facilities in that country. Dr. Stevens’ experiences provide rich illustrations for inspirational and educational presentations at seminars, medical schools, conferences and churches. He is the author of "Jesus, MD", "Beyond Medicine: What Else You Need to Know to be a Medical Missionary", "Leadership Proverbs" and many chapters and magazine articles. Dr. Stevens holds degrees from Asbury University and the University of Louisville School of Medicine and is board certified in family practice. He earned a master’s degree in bioethics from Trinity International University in 2002.