ARTAFRICA magazine reports on the first ACASA triennial 2017 on African soil.
Article from ARTAFRICA : Continental Shift and Generational Drift. Arts Council of African Studies Association ( ACASA) update on its latest triennial in 2017 in Ghana. Valerie Kabov writes: “While in the global spotlight at present African contemporary art is still in the territory of achieving some ‘firsts’. This past August, Arts Council for African […]
Kuona trust: A collective model to teaching art in Nairobi
A collective approach to teaching art in Nairobi, Kenya. After my meeting with at ARTLabAFrica with artist Beatrice Wanjiku and David Thuku, I went with David to check out Kuona Trust which I had heard so much about and where David had a studio space. Set in a green part of town the artists’ studios […]
Medical training in Kenya hospitals is showing promising results!
Pilot medical training programs sponsored by MEAK are a success in Nanyuki hospital. Back in 2011 MEAK Orthopedic team identified the need to improve the ability of medical practitioners to recognize the signs of deterioration in acutely ill patients in hospitals. A new initiative/ course was put together called GRASPIT ( Global Recognition of Acutely […]
UK Charity MEAK reports productive season in Kenya: Medical Missions and Education
“There is no free health service in Kenya. If you are involved in an accident or are struck down with a disabling illness or affliction, you are on your own. You will be obliged to carry that problem for the rest of your life if you do not have the means to pay for treatment. […]
A busy weekend of African Culture in New York.
New York city is the place to be if you are interested in African music! Since Friday night I have been immersed in African music. At Symphony Space, the Soweto Gospel choir’s rich voices brought forth the joy and humor which is so typical of the way the black South Africans celebrate their religion. The […]
A six day trek in Kenya
Raising funds for MEAK’s medical missions: A camel walk led by Helen Douglas-Dufresne in the Ndoto mountains by Jane H. FurseHelen Douglas-Dufresne is covered with blood. In addition to preparing for our arrival, she has been giving rabies shots to her dogs, Conman, Sensamon and Ndoto, as well as some local dogs. Apparently one of […]
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