Aside from my life as a freelance writer, I am also a co-founder of a charity based in Kenya. Our mission – to empower, assist, educate and foster international understanding through community based initiatives – has led us to embark on a new journey, one of 3,110 miles.
Four friends of mine and avid Nafula Foundation supporters, are leaving today for the ride of a lifetime. They’re departing from San Diego, California and cycling to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to raise money to install a clean water tank in the small Kenyan village of Chebukwa.
A filmmaker is among the four-person group and will be documenting the entire ride on his video camera, and via Twitter. In addition, one Minneapolis school is supporting The Nafula Foundation’s mission by collecting monetary donations and creating artwork that is themed around rain and water. These pieces will be auctioned off with the proceeds going toward the clean water system.
For more information on The Nafula Foundation, visit www.NafulaFoundation.org or check out this really sweet poster I made last night for The Harambee Ride 2009.
The Harambee Ride