PsychSense: Sensible Psychological Solutions

I am sorry to report that my experiences at my second placement in Kericho Kenya did not go well. There was lots of corruption in the newly formed program for HIV  education.  I decided to end my association with them.

Also, the people from this area were less exposed to those from different cultures and there was a lot of tension between tribes. This was a major issue in this part of Africa (Kericho in the Rift Valley) and a cause of much of the much post-election violence. 

The violence and news about it has caused much pain for Kenyans from all over the country who depend on tourism for a living. Food is expensive and many people have no work and are struggling to survive.  Tourism is down despite limited violence that was short lived.  Kenyans are so proud of Barak Obama and are hoping and praying that his presidency will improve the image of Kenya and once again increase tourism.

Make sensible plans and come to Kenya, it is beautiful and well worth it! More later!

Dispite this I met many nice people but the problems from the top of the organization I was working with seemed insurmountable. I felt sad but decided to leave early and will be heading back to America soon.