This piece reflects on how urgency shifts meaning depending on where—and how—we live. What begins as a reflection on Toronto’s manufactured rush transforms into a deeper understanding of real, human urgency shaped by time spent in Kilifi, Kenya. Through encounters with students and with a young mother named Mercy, the piece shows that urgency isn’t noise or speed, but the immediate needs that determine whether someone can learn, heal, or hope. It underscores how The Nyakim Project meets these needs one life at a time—and how, through matched donations, supporters can create immediate, meaningful change for students and young women in Kilifi.

This piece reflects on how hope shows up in Karen’s life and work, shaped by her experiences in Kakuma and Kilifi, Kenya. Through the story of a young girl named Nyakim, Karen explores hope as a practice rooted in possibility and service. She highlights how small acts of care can transform lives and how The Nyakim Project brings hope to children through education.