Chambray, known as denim's softer and more feminine cousin, is a great choice for practically any occasion.Having a great fitting chambray shirt in your closet will give you a vast selection of outfit choices. You can mix and match a chambray shirt with literally anything.Here is just a small list of what a chambray shirt looks great with:White denimA glittery mini skirtA long tulle skirtAn aztec print skirt or shortsLeggingsA bright coloured jeggingThe list goes on.Chambray shirts are also super fun, so you can pair it with a bright lipstick and some really funky jewellery.I love seeing chambray with a great statement necklace, or a long fringe necklace. Chambray shirts from the Gap Katie and her husband have three young children that...
Last week, together with some members of KiberaAID, a community based organization that runs exclusively in Kibera’s Soweto West and Gatwekera villages, we visited some families who we support their kids. We visited 8 homes in total within a period of 2 days, these were homes that we have never visited since the inception of KiberaAID in June, 2013. The homes to be visited were chosen randomly by Kelvin Jumah, secretary of the organization. In every home we visited we gave some food items and goodies to the families, but one thing would strike me the most all through the mission that was simply meant to know the homes and parents of the kids we are supporting in KiberaAID.Most of the...
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. It's comprised of eight international goals that were agreed to by 193 countries aiming to meet the needs of the global poor by 2015. We are almost halfway through, today looking at Goal #44. Reduce Child MortalityOne single target has been set to reach this goal: Reduce by two thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rateProgressWith the exception of Sub-Saharan Africa, all regions reduced their under-five child mortality rate by more than half. Six million fewer children died in 2012 compared to 1990. Measles immunization helped prevent nearly 14 million deaths between 2000-2012. What's Still to Be DoneThe main cause of...
Coral is a superstar of a colour. It has become a popular shade the past year, and my guess is that we will see a lot more of it thanks to Anna Kendrick and her stunning soft coral dress that she wore to this year's Academy Awards.Coral is a great shade for all skin tones, and can really add some dramatic pop to a simple out fit. It can be a bit tricky to know what accessories to pair with coral, so here are a few tips to help you out.Shoes: a great nude shoe is a wardrobe must have. My favourite nude heels are the Steve Madden “Stecy” Sandal.Jacket: Coral is great with any shade of beige or brown jacket. For a more summery...
Recently, Bryan asked if there were specific topics we would like him to blog about. I asked on social media - and the first question he received was about tourism in tough places like Kibera and how it is perceived.... here is his response. If you have a question of your own - please message us! For residents its normal life but for visitors there’s more to Kibera than just being Africa’s largest urban slum. Kibera has over the years established itself as a tourist’s favorite’s destination. More and more tourists flock into Kibera every year to see and capture the daily lives of the residents. Slum tourism has however been a subject of debate...
