What an incredible day here in Kenya!
This afternoon our family had the privilege of participating in the dedication of the newly renovated dorm (now Lodge) at the ELI Ukweli Training Center. This is the facility that has over the past two years been able to provide training in alternative skills to over 300 women who use to brew and sell alcohol. Now we will be able to host more people during future trainings!!!

THEN – after the festivities concluded we transitioned to begin an important three day leadership retreat for 26 of the ELI Kenya staff. We are off to a GREAT start as Julius (HR) gave an introduction, Samuel Teimuge (Director) led a time of reflective questions on the focus of ELI, I (Don) shared on Ephesians 2:10, ELI history and vision, and Jim Caya led a session on the parable of the talents and the importance of this ELI retreat. After supper some staff took a bit of time to share with all of us stories around the theme of “What challenge did you face and overcome as a young person or child”. some were very moving and some hilarious.

A wonderful time of bonding and a great and very full day here at the ELI Ilula Training Center.