Africa.....

As Indy wraps up her first year at Mercer University, she will be home for a week and then heads back to school for a 5 week service learning opportunity. For those that are interested, here is the outline of the program:

Mercer on Mission. Crossing Cultures. Changing Lives.

Kenya -

Academic Courses

* HON 320/PLS 385 Honors Seminar “Water and Sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa"
* HON 310/AFR300: Honors Service Learning “Contemporary Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa”

Faculty

* Laura Lackey (Professor, School of Engineering)
* Jay Pendleton (Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts)

Program Highlights:

Service Project Description: The goal of MoM-Kenya 2010 is to provide potable water to a nursery school and community in the West Pokot District near Sigor. Installation of a water powered piston pump, placed in an irrigation channel, will be used to transfer water to the school. In addition, we will build small water-filtration units appropriate for households using locally available, relatively cheap materials. Our host in Kenya is Mr. Sam Harrell. Visit his website to learn more about Sam and African Exchange (http://www.africaexchange.org/contact.htm).

Travel Dates: May 31 - June 25, 2010

Approximate In-country Itinerary:

* 3 nights in Nairobi

* 2 nights at Lake Baringo - we will stay at Camp Roberts. For more information, see the following: http://www.robertscamp.com/

* 12 days at the Marich Pass Field Studies Station - The Field Station is located near Sigor and will be our home while we work. See the following for more information: http://www.gg.rhul.ac.uk/MarichPass/

* 2 nights in the Kakamega Forest - Kakamega Forest will be our retreat after working hard. See http://www.rondoretreat.com/

* 3 nights in the Maasai Mara - We will enjoy several game drives in the Mara. Just Google Maasai Mara (or Masai Mara). It is amazing.

Classroom Studies:

May 17 - May 28, 2010
Mercer University, Macon Campus


Map:

A: Nairobi
B: Roberts Camp, Lake Baringo
C: Marich Pass
D: Rondo Retreat, Kakamega Rain Forrest
E: Masai Mara Game Reserve