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Child Discovery Center and Soccer Matches

May 17, 2025

 

By Amelia Bonacci

 

We began the day by departing from the stunning Sopa Lodge and heading to the Child Discovery Centre (CDC), located in Nakuru, Kenya. The CDC is a Lasallian school dedicated to providing care, academic support, and a nurturing environment for vulnerable and at-risk children. It shares a long-standing partnership with its sister Lasallian school, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), a private Lasallian high school based in Syracuse, New York.

Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by CDC students, who greeted us with a heartfelt skit and a touching thank you song that set the tone for a deeply meaningful visit. Thanks to generous contributions from the CBA community, we were able to bring a large collection of donations, including soccer gear, cleats, and school supplies. The excitement on the students’ faces was evident as they selected soccer balls and shoes before heading to the field to play a game of fútbol together.

As we played and laughed alongside the CDC students, we proudly carried forward the spirit of the CBA-CDC partnership, one rooted in compassion, community, and shared joy.

Later in the day, we played a soccer match against one of the local teams. We definitely did not come back with the win, but we sure tried our best.

We ended the day with a visit to Ingrid, the visionary founder of Nilotika, a fashion brand that blends tradition with modern design. Ingrid shared her journey of launching the company from the ground up. Her story reflected the intersection of fashion, entrepreneurship, and cultural identity in a global context. As business students, it was powerful to see how she turned passion into purpose. Ingrid’s commitment to ethical production, sustainability, and cultural pride resonated with many of us, especially as we continue to think about what it means to be global citizens and future leaders.


 

 

 

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