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Kenny talks to Fasters

Posted by naoisekavanagh | 30 Oct 2009 | 0 comments (add a comment)

Last week, Colaiste Eanna in Rathfarnham welcomed Kenny Matampash to their school. Kenny, who is from the Maasai tribe in Kenya, spoke to a large group of second years in the school.

Kenny Matampash at Airfield house in Dublin
Kenny runs an organisation in Kenya supported by Concern, helping his fellow pastoralists to deal with climate change and modernisation.

Firsthand accounts

He talked to the students in Colaiste Eanna about a number of issues facing both his native Kenya and our global neighbourhood. These included the challenge of climate change. He was able to give firsthand accounts of the impact this is having on the lives of the Maasai tribespeople, which were an eye-opener for all present.

Learning about Massai

Students also got the opportunity to learn about Kenny’s Maasai heritage. Kenny wore his traditional Maasai outfit and even taught the students how to count in Maasai!

We were delighted teacher Francis O’Brien and the students of Colaiste Eanna agreed to host our speaker.

Gearing up to Fast

Colaiste Eanna was new to the Fast last year and raised loads of money for people who go hungry everyday. We are very happy to hear that they are gearing up to participate again this year.

Best to luck to them and every school taking part this December!

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