"To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a 'nursery for terrorists'; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort." Ben Rawlence When I came across this book, I was eager to … Continue reading COVID Reading: Review of City of Thorns (Nine Lives in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp)
Month: May 2020
Life Lessons
COVID-19 has brought with it life lessons that we should embrace. It's a grim time for the world. The rising deaths and the economic and social impact are weighing heavily on many shoulders. There is no country left out. We have all been affected, from the most developed countries to the least developed countries. Yet, … Continue reading Life Lessons
A peek into my motherhood journey
No one prepares you for motherhood. Mine came knocking in 2018. At month 2 of the pregnancy, I went for my first scan, and let's say that the events of the day were unexpected. When you go for a scan expecting to be assured the baby’s heartbeat is alright, and the sonographer tells you the … Continue reading A peek into my motherhood journey
Self-Esteem
As a parent, my most significant objective is to instill high self-esteem in my babies. I want my babies to approach the world with confidence. To value their worth and in doing so, have a high sense of self-worth, To know that they can achieve anything they set their eyes on and at the same … Continue reading Self-Esteem