Workshop I attended, originally uploaded by Kattaka.

Ok, not me - these kids actually. That is the title of the program they are working on. Today I was lucky enough to attend a workshop in which a bunch of students and teachers came in to test out and give feedback on a new program we will be coordinating. It works to give kids computer skills while teaching them about everything from self-esteem, women's rights, human rights, safe sexual practices, and planning for the future.

You know, sometimes the situation here is pretty bleak. Some days it feels like everything is negative here - from the government to the crime to the violence to people's attitudes towards women etc and it is hard not to get pessimistic thinking that this country is stuck in a bad place and will never get out of it. Sometimes all you seem to read in the papers and hear from people tends to be horror stories. But it was a nice change today - hearing these kids amazing attitudes and enthusiasm really made my day. Today was a nice reminder that there is hope for Kenya.

Glad to hear most of you got your postcards. A few more will be sent out this week (sorry for the delay - it has been a busy couple of weeks).