2011 Interfaith Journey to Kenya

The Global Interfaith Partnership and the Indianapolis Interfaith Hunger Initiative (IHI) are hosting an interfaith journey to Kenya in January 2011.  This will be an opportunity for representatives from our congregations to

  • hear people’s stories
  • learn about some of the systemic issues affecting food security in Kenya
  • witness the impact the IHI-funded school lunch program is having upon the children, the schools and the Chulaimbo community
  • build relationships with congregations in the Chulaimbo region, and
  • celebrate the ways in which hope is emerging.

Tentative Dates: January 16-28, 2011Group Size: 10-12 adults

Cost Estimate:  $3000 – $3500, depending upon airfare and exchange rate.

 A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken in the light of a story.  A great event has happened; the pilgrim hears the reports and goes in search of the evidence, aspiring to be an eyewitness.  The pilgrim seeks not only to confirm the experience of others firsthand but to be changed by the experience.

Pilgrims often make the journey in company, but each must be changed individually; they must see for themselves, each with his or her own eyes.  And as they return to ordinary life the pilgrims must tell others what they saw, recasting the story in their own terms.

Paul Elie, The Life you Save May Be Your Own
Itinerary: In addition to several days in the Umoja Project’s service area, the trip will include a visit to Eldoret to learn about the IU-Kenya Partnership’s AMPATH program as well as seeing other projects with Indiana connections.  There will be an opportunity to see some of Kenya’s beautiful wildlife as well!

For more information, contact Ellen Daniels-Howell or Dave Miner.