This past January was my first time in Kibera, my first time visiting Crossing Thresholds schools, and my first time doing Hypertension and Diabetes screening for the CT community. But it wasn’t my first time in Kenya.
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Sigmund Freud once said, “Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness.” This certainly speaks to the heart and mission of Crossing Thresholds. In fact, our work is driven by our love for the children of Kibera. Our love is not merely sentiment. It is the deepest desire for the wellbeing of another. When one operates from that conviction, work is involved. We work to ensure the wellbeing of others. In 2024, our work at Crossing Thresholds will demand extra effort as we confront somewhat unanticipated challenges.
It was a beautiful day in Kibera, the sky was blue, it was 80+ degrees and dry. January weather in Nairobi is delightful, at least compared to New England. I turned the corner into FAFU School and, at first, was disoriented; it had changed so much since I had last seen it. New buildings and a playground! Among other changes, FAFU had just completed construction on a new clinic where I was to work the next few days. I am a pediatrician, and have been for (oh my god) - a few decades and on my CT trips I usually do a free medical clinic. CT provides some free medications and support for any staff working with me. Medications are surprisingly inexpensive in Kenya compared to the US and we can offer free care and treatment to dozens of local residents. Simeon, the Director at FAFU, usually puts the word out to the neighborhood that we will be there.
Hi there, my name is Rob Kraus, I am one of the current and proud board members here at Crossing Thresholds. I wanted to share some insights and memories from my experiences with Crossing Thresholds that have been life changing moments for me, my dad and now my daughter Bradlee.
Hey there, I'm Franco, and I want to share my journey with you. I come from a place known for its struggles, a place called Kibera, one of the largest slums in the world. Life there was far from easy, but I held onto a dream that kept me going.
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