Elise PitcairnThe Truth About WaterI knew that by coming to Kisumu, Kenya I would have to let go of some of the comforts of my western life and that I would be challenged…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Elise PitcairnThe Hills (of Riat) are Alive with the Sound of Music!Each morning I wake up, I hear music playing from the kitchen. On my evening walks, I hear children singing together. My matatu (bus) rides…Jan 25, 2018Jan 25, 2018
Elise PitcairnLearning and Collaborating for Project SuccessFirst of all, I must apologize for my lack of posts since November. It has been a whirlwind adjusting to day-to-day life in Kisumu and a…Jan 6, 2018Jan 6, 2018
Elise Pitcairn“I’m not trying to make money, I’m trying to feed people.”One of the requirements of Phase 1 of the Global Advocate Program is to do a home community project study. In this study, we are supposed…Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Elise PitcairnI am supposed to raise how much?!Fundraising has to be one of the hardest yet most rewarding tasks I have ever taken on. To be completely honest, I was hesitant to even…Aug 30, 2017Aug 30, 2017
Elise PitcairninSHIFT THE SECTORFAQs: Questioning My Projects is Good!Since starting the Global Advocate Fellowship with Mama Hope, I have noticed a handful of Facebook friends sharing articles that are either…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017
Elise PitcairnMeet the Dream Team + ProjectsIt has been a week since I launched my fundraising campaign! In this first week I raised almost $5,000, began online curriculum, planned…Jun 27, 2017Jun 27, 2017
Elise PitcairnOnce upon a time…Today is the launch of my fundraising campaign and so I thought it would be very appropriate to write my first blog post. It has been a…Jun 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017