by Kent | Aug 1, 2025 | Partner Trips, Projects, Tapestry Updates
August 2025 Travel Itinerary It turns out that carpets, especially those beautifully crafted tapestries of Persian or Asian origins, are not universally known. Many cultures, particularly those in warmer climates, don’t cover their floors or walls with textiles and...
by Kent | Jul 26, 2025 | Partner Trips, Projects, Tapestry Updates
Gakwende, Burundi: Orphanage The people of Gakwende, Burundi are working to find another way and live life differently as they overcome the physical challenges they face. I have a cousin with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), a rare congenital condition which...
by Kent | Jul 25, 2025 | Partner Trips, Projects, Tapestry Updates
Kiremba, Burundi: Orphanage While it may not appear that way when you first hear of their story, these are very fortunate babies. These babies are the children of mothers who died as a result of giving them birth. Approximately 400 women of every 100,000 pregnancies...
by Kent | Jun 18, 2025 | Partner Trips
Updates from Nairobi | March & April Travels Glad to say, “I am home!” Arrived a bit exhausted last evening after a lengthy travel involving six airports, five flights, five countries, three continents, and seemingly endless security checkpoints and...
by Kent | Apr 2, 2025 | Partner Trips
Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto (Spotted Rooster) + Recipe Gallo Pinto is a ubiquitous dish served with any and all meals. While many will claim its origin, it is a staple of Nicaraguan cuisine and consists of beans and rice. Cooking the beans with the rice changes the color...
