It’s now just over a week since I landed in Harare and today was Day 3 in my role at CAMFED (The Campaign for Female Education). I know that this year I seem to be Mr ‘here’s another amazing organisation you need to hear about’, what with EEF, The Book Bus, Kiva… But really –… Continue reading Early days in Zimbabwe – and an introduction to CAMFED

I did fall in love with the city ! Perhaps the (unseasonably) warm, sunny weather helped, but each time I came across another neighbourhood, it drew me in: the hipster Mission, the trendy cafes and boutiques in Hayes Valley, the views from Nob Hill, the edginess of the Tenderloin. I always love a city that… Continue reading Some pics from San Francisco

I’ve made it to Zimbabwe. I arrived Sunday: earlier than planned but my new tenant in London was keen to move in quickly. I figured the extra time here would be well spent getting settled in and finding accommodation. Work will start next Monday. The San Francisco training was invaluable in helping me better understand… Continue reading The Kiva Fellows Programme