Resuscitating Kenya: United Nations to the Rescue

Description

Resuscitating Kenya: United Nations to the Rescue is a narrative of the events that occurred in Kenya following the disputed general election of December 2007. The narrative is presented from a child’s perspective. Using the analogy and terminology of a health care system, the author explains the events that degenerated into chaos and led to violence claiming the lives of many and displacing others from their homes. This initiative was a response to the depressing information and images that populated both local and international media during the two months of emotional distress in Kenya. The story assumes a therapeutic approach for the citizens of a nation recovering from a difficult ordeal.

Rev. Florence A. Juma is a registered psychotherapist and ministry associate serving in educational and health care contexts in Ontario, Canada. She has worked with children of various backgrounds and age groups since her teen years. Florence began her professional journey teaching Kindergarteners in her home country of Kenya. She then transitioned to full time clergy work before migrating with her family to Canada. She settled with her Family in southwestern Ontario and continued sharing her knowledge and resources volunteering in various capacities both within her region and beyond. Florence is a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner in a health system and an Associate Professional Faculty in the Department of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy.