Nuru International - Latest Comments

Re: A Tale of Two Wells

Pete Sommer — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:57:05 -0000

Hi Matt,

Tell Jen that I have you and her's names on a post-it on the iMac, along with David Carreon, Todd, Alissa, and David Klaus...my daily intercessions.

This piece on the *very expensive looking* well is a powerful tale. God bless.

Pete

Re: The Ants Go Marching

Diane Lu — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:06:34 -0000

I think I shall set something on fire.

Re: The Ants Go Marching

Laura Changala — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:01:29 -0000

I agree.... pictures .. we need pictures.
In fact I think we need some pictures up in the San Clemente office!!

Re: The Ants Go Marching

Carolyn — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:56:54 -0000

Great story V! Do you have any photos of this biblical swarm? I got goosebumps when you said the ground was swarming. Ugh. But the best part has got to be the last line: "1. Dig in. 2. Surround yourself with good people. 3. Go forward with gusto." I shall print this out in large letters and post it in my office...I think it will definitely help me through my next bad week. XOXO.

Re: Kizunguzungu

Carey Kuznar — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:00:48 -0000

Lindsey,
Thanks for sharing this eye opening experience with all of us. What a great tool ideed, for you to use in the planning of your model school.
Best to you,
Carey

Re: Transitions and Training

Harry Yu — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:29:42 -0000

Matt, thanks for update. We're glad that Jen is now on your side to help out.

Re: Transitions and Training

Grace Chen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:19:17 -0000

Hi Matt! It's so interesting to hear about what you guys are doing over there. Keep up the great work :)

Re: Jenga! and I donâ��t mean the game.

Mary Ellen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:52:35 -0000

I gave your latest to HAROLD...Elinor wasts to send a comment so nest one I will go get her and have her send you something. Take care ME

Re: Transitions and Training

Ted Law — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:11:39 -0000

Matt, great to catch a glimpse of what you're doing and how people are responding! We're excited for you and Jen. Take care!

Re: Transitions and Training

Matt Lee — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:52:07 -0000

Hmmm, no, we don't have senors with our wells. We periodically test the quality of our water (ph, fecal, etc), but not the water table. That's interesting though...will have to look into it.
Committees are voted by the community to run the well, and yes, people are charged a fee which contributes to the maintenance fund of the well.

Re: Transitions and Training

Matt Lee — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:49:34 -0000

Funny you should mention that...the 80's flick I mentioned has a substantial portion filmed in Phil

Re: Transitions and Training

Matt Lee — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:48:25 -0000

Haha, yeah. One of our field managers translates in real time. Thanks for the well wishes!

Re: Introducing Lindsey Kneuven

Carey Kuznar — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:08:34 -0000

Lindsey,
Thank you for your sincere introduction and for sharing the goals and priorities of the Education program going forward. I look forward to hearing about your progress and wish you all the best.
Carey Kuznar

Re: Transitions and Training

A. Fu — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:32:14 -0000

Sounds like progress! Out of curiosity, are you also putting in sensors with the wells to monitor water table / aquifer levels?

Who/how is managing this resource? Do people get charged for their usage?

Re: Transitions and Training

Pete Sommer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:35:51 -0000

Hi Matt, great to read this. I know i need a reality check like this to realize the kind of infrastructure-privileged life I life. It interests me that in the rural Phil for instance they were all over the sanitation issue. But no time to speculate...you have work to you. Hugs to you and Jen.

Re: Transitions and Training

Carey Kuznar — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:09:24 -0000

Matt,
Thanks so much for this update. It's extremely helpful for me to learn about the activities and achievements of the WATSAN team on the ground in Kenya, as I am writing grants to gain support for Nuru.

I look forward to future posts and updates.

Best of luck and be well.
Carey Kuznar

Re: Transitions and Training

Helen Vo — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:58:27 -0000

Hey Matt, I'm glad a quality 80's piece on water training stands the test of time. =) The community response is excellent. I'm glad it was an effective teaching tool. Was it dubbed in the local language or did someone have to translate it real time? I'm looking forward to reading your future updates. You will do great out there and I am so excited about how much you're going to learn in the process. All the best!

Re: Transitions and Training

Lawrence Luk — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:36:56 -0000

Awesomeness. That's great to hear the impact Nuru is having!

Re: Transitions and Training

Xianne — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:37:29 -0000

that is SOOOO COOL:)

Re: Transitions and Training

Cindy Shieh — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:31:02 -0000

How interesting! You are doing awesome things with your life, Matt!!

Re: Transitions and Training

Erik Bengtsson — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:47:08 -0000

Go, Matt!!

It's exciting to hear that your work at Nuru has begun. The technique of asking three questions during the poster session sounds powerful. Can't wait to hear more updates!
Warmly, Erik Bengtsson - teammate of Matt's from DrinkWell water fortification endeavor

Re: Transitions and Training

waldenwest — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:36:00 -0000

Wow, that's awesome!

Re: Farmers Fighting Poverty with Nokia Google Opera and Safaricom

Kevitt and Sara Brown — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:32:19 -0000

Thanks for posting this David! Great ideas and very practical.... We shared this with an agronomist researcher friend who often works in Haiti, and he is looking into how he can use this in Haiti!

Re: Friends Family And Fearless Leaders

Teresa — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:37:27 -0000

Jake:

In front of our window, the robins built a nest. 3 blue eggs were found and soon, 3 little chicks -- The parents shielded the chicks from rain and heat, hurried back and forth to bring them food. We were watching daily and taking pictures to mark progress and same time, feeling bad for the parents who, selflessly, worked so hard to raise their young - Witnessed the chicks have had their beaks opened constantly for feeding - the weary really got no rest!

Then one morning, 14 days after hatching, the nest was left with one baby robin. Because this was the baby of the brood, and the last one to leave the nest, we watched it more closely - fixated infront of the window watching the baby fluttering its wings attempting to take flight, on and off again.

The next morning the nest was empty, and we were wondering where it went. Then we spotted it perching on another branch with its parent watching from a higher one. It "walked" back and forth, back and forth ...

I got tired of watching and left the window. Later on, when I returned, the robins were gone.

This scenario vividly reminded me on how you must feel with your Kuria family, having to let go though with the confidence that the people will sustain the programs that you and team had worked long and hard to develop, implement and now ... letting go ... as it must be for your vision to bear fruit

We pray for your success, one at a time, in areas where your vision, leadership, action ... will be needed again, and again...
Blessings,
Teresa

Re: Servant Leadership

Rita — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:27:14 -0000

I apologize if that will inconvenience you in any way...yay, I'm learning to be a great servant leader too~!