First, we traveled along the dusty road to FIDA. Upon arrival, we were greeted again with the welcoming handshakes of the many members of this noble empowerment organization. Our task today was to interview several of the members in preparation of our soon-to-be-released documentary.
Fatuma was the star of the show. She spoke of the many struggles faced by her organization and the women of Mombasa. She told us how many of the problem facing Kenyan women are addressed by the constitution; however, it is unlikely that the mere passage of a document will lead to immediate empowerment. Overall, Fatuma showed measured optimism about the status of women’s rights in Kenya.
After the interview, Fatuma showed us around the grounds of FIDA. During the tour we continued interviewing other members of FIDA as well as discussing the intricacies of the new Bill of Rights. The property is equipped with kitchen, balconies, and several offices. There are also more intimate rooms available for intake of new clients—some of whom will be running from terrible, and often violent, situations.
We finished the day with a few more interviews, conversations and preparation for tomorrow—a day in which we will be spending all of our time in the school. Our preparation consisted of gathering around the dinner table with notebooks, pencils, and computers ready to prepare a lesson plan for tomorrow. Hopefully the kids will not eat us ALIVE!!!!
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