Fellow
Current Country
Kenya 🇰🇪
Current City
Nairobi
What have you been going through and experiencing?
Growth through travel, finding family in Botswana, a deep connection, and learning to belong while staying true to myself.
April 25, 2026
Intuition
Cultivating inner knowing
A question currently animating me about the inner life/spirit is:
How do I stay rooted in myself while entering new spaces and identities?
April 25, 2026
A question currently animating me about the outer world/universe/multiverse is:
Where in the world can my purpose create the deepest, most lasting impact?
April 25, 2026
The practices I’m finding most helpful at the moment are:
Journaling,Prayer,Rest,Time in Nature,Meditation
April 25, 2026
A moment I noticed my inner light kindled this month was:
Being embraced and treated as family, feeling seen, valued, and loved.
April 25, 2026
A moment I noticed my inner light dwindled this month was:
Thinking about leaving and the uncertainty of what comes next.
April 25, 2026
Courage
Aligning action
Assumptions I'm examining right now are:
Time/Attention,Happiness,Impact
April 25, 2026
I originally assumed:
I used to think I had to adapt fully to be accepted and loved.
April 25, 2026
These assumptions are changing:
Now I sense that I can be fully myself and still be deeply accepted.
April 25, 2026
A moment I stepped out of my comfort zone this month was:
Opening up emotionally and allowing myself to be seen as family.
April 25, 2026
Compassion
Engaged Empathy
Something that is helping me build trusting relationships here is:
Being genuine, listening deeply, and showing up with openness and honesty.
April 25, 2026
Digital Detox Retreat
8
Being intentionally away from technology and distractions has taught me:
The importance of being with yourself. I realized that there’s a inner voice that needs to be given chance to shine away from technology.
October 30, 2025
Gratitude
Peers I'm grateful for:
Wendelien van der Schaar
Hi Wendelien, thank you for your kindness in reaching out after I shared my story about South Sudan. Your message meant a lot; it made me feel seen, supported, and less alone. I truly appreciate your care and presence.
April 25, 2026
Meirav Roisman
Hi Meirav, thank you for our conversation this week. I learned a lot from your story and truly admire your kindness, curiosity, and self-awareness. I’m really grateful.
April 5, 2026
Princess Adeyi
My message of thanks to Princess
College applications are incredibly overwhelming, and hearing you acknowledge that made me feel deeply supported. Your words reminded me that I am not alone in this process, and that discipline, not motivation, will carry me through.
January 2, 2026
John Makuei Bath Madut
Thank you, Makuei, for making my transition to Kigali easier and more meaningful. You helped me find housing, guided me through the city, and created a sense of safety and belonging before I learned to navigate things on my own. I’m truly grateful.
November 30, 2025
John Makuei Bath Madut
I want to take this moment to thank you, Makuei, for helping me settle in Rwanda. Because of Makuei, I came to Rwanda with huge confidence.
October 30, 2025
Lizzy Leone
Thank you Lizzy for the accountability
September 7, 2025
Lizzy Leone
Hello Lizzy, thank you for always being present when needed. Thank you for the patience, inclusion and kindness. You are such an amazing person
August 12, 2025
Peers who have expressed gratitude for me:
Maimouna Yaye Amadou
I’m truly grateful for your support, guidance, and encouragement. Your presence has inspired me to grow, step out of my comfort zone, and trust myself more. Thank you for being a source of light and wisdom in my journey.
February 1, 2026
John Makuei Bath Madut
I appreciate Alakiir for her kindness and commitment in co-hosting the Entrepreneurial Training Camp in Kakuma. Though not based in Kenya, she accepted without hesitation, inspiring youth with skills and showing the power of collaboration beyond borders
September 5, 2025
Magical Moments
Passport renewal
Juba
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Sep 19, 2025
I went to the migration office to check on my passport, frustrated after 8 days of silence since I submitted my documents. To my surprise, I found it had already been processed.