EDWIN RUBEN NJUGUNA KIARIE

Co-Chair

Growing up in Kenya, one can often see that there are no blurred lines when health, poverty and individual rights are ones’ main focus. By being a student at Queens, QKH provides me with a chance to help some less fortunate families and communities back home in Kenya. As an enrichment activity here on campus, I was quite interested with the club given that it dealt with issues I could easily familiarize with and hence make it less of a task to grow my social links, broaden my interpersonal skills and hopefully, my leadership skills.

BENJAMIN JONES

Position: Co-Chair
Program: Life Science
Year: 4

I first heard about Nancy Steven’s work in Ngong, Kenya, from a Kingston local. Working with Kenyan partners, Nancy funded and assisted in the building of a school, a women’s empowerment centre, and the Global Hope Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre. As I learned more about what Nancy’s charity, Kenya Help, had accomplished, I became increasingly interested in assisting their mission to alleviate poverty and encourage self-sustainability in Kenya. As a co-chair of Queen’s Kenya Help for the 2018-2019 academic year, I am excited to lead a team of friendly, motivated people as we raise awareness and funds for the people of Ngong. I look forward to building upon the foundation that previous QKH executives have laid.

SAVI BRADLEY

Director of Finance

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EMILY JURETA

Position: Public Outreach Coordinator
Program: Political Studies Major, Global Development Minor & Law Certificate
Year: 2nd

Queen’s Kenya Help was an ideal club for me to join because upon coming to university, I realized that I’m very passionate about helping people and development around the world. Kenya Help does real work for real people and the results are seen in several communities within Kenya, its truly amazing. It is a great club and through being a part of it I feel as though I am really making a difference.

ALIYA CONRAD

Position: Director of Marketing and Media
Program: Computer Science
Year: 2nd

After volunteering in Kenya in 2015, I knew I wanted to continue to contribute to the country in any way possible.  When I found out about Queen's Kenya Help, I did research into the Kenya Help organization and was eager to assist Nancy Stevens' movement to increase self-sustainability in Kenya.  The team has been incredibly easy to work with; I'm proud of what they have already accomplished and excited to see how much more we can do.

BRYNN HOPPER

Name: Brynn Hopper
Position: Marketing & Media Director
Program:Political Studies
Year: Second

I joined Queen’s Kenya Help because of my interest in international development. In high school, I worked on Haitian relief efforts and wanted to join another great cause here at Queen’s. From my previous experience, I learned how fortunate we are as Canadians and how it should be our duty as advantaged global citizens to do what we can to help those in need. It was humbling to see how such a small act of generosity can affect the lives of so many people. I  really admire Queen’s Kenya Help’s objective to empower and build self-sustaining communities and felt compelled to join.

KASSIDY HM

Director of Events

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FRANCESCA ELIA

Position: Events Director
Program: Biology
Year: 4

I joined Queen’s Kenya Help because I really wanted to try and get more involved in the Queen’s community. I strongly believe in the betterment of education for youths world wide. Queen’s Kenya Help provides an opportunity for students to help other globally and create long lasting partnerships. Being a part of this club has helped me meet new people and learn more about the struggles that people are facing around the world specifically regarding education.

VICTORIA HANNAN

Position: Internal Relations Director
Program: Economics & Business Certificate
Year: 3rd

I joined Queen’s Kenya Help because I wanted to get involved an initiative I believed in. Prior, I have been involved in many committees but never any that are for the greater good, like Kenya Help. What stood out to me the most about Queen’s Kenya Help was the amount of influence it has in Kenya. Being a part of this committee allows me to feel passionate about the work I do.

MEGHA BADWAL

Position: Director of Public Outreach
Program: Concurrent Education
Year: 1

I first found out about Queen’s Kenya Help in August and at this point in time I had no idea what life was like at Queen’s, but the part that drew me into applying for QKH was the opportunity to meet the founder, Nancy Stevens. Nancy has told us about all of her experience in Kenya and meeting her helped show me how important it is to help those who do not share the same privileges as us. While researching Kenya Help, I found that it aided in building and improving educational centers in Kenya and, as someone going into education, I found this to be absolutely amazing as everyone has the right to an education. Being a part of this club has made my first year even better and because of this club I feel like I am truly making a difference.

MELANIE ZHANG

Position: Marketing and Socials Director
Program: Bio-Psych
Year: 4

I joined Queen’s Kenya Help because I wanted to be part of a movement which elicits real change in children’s lives through education. Education is one of the most important and life changing things a person could have - it can change your worldview, your perception of yourself, as well as your goals for the future. I believe that an education should be a universal right, and Queen’s Kenya Help follows that same stream of thought, making it come true across the globe. Not only does Queen’s Kenya Help raise money that goes directly to building schools and improving school conditions in Kenya, but it has brought me closer to amazing team members and inspiring professionals who are dedicated to helping Kenya fulfill its goal of educating the next generation - in short, Kenya Help has helped me as well.