Goodbye Better Future

Goodbye Better Future Photo by Kumiko SHIMIZU on Unsplash We were sitting poolside, in the middle of Nairobi talking and reflecting on the road that lay ahead of us. It was 2017, Dave Jongeneelen and I were about to embark on a journey to work with the largest health NGO in the African continent, Amref Health Africa. This organisation has […]

Before passing judgement, ask!

Before passing judgement, ask! Dam Square Amsterdam – Black Lives Matter Protest 2020 I am not really sure how to start this message. Every time I think about it, I realise I am no direct victim, I live a pretty privileged life, and I have much to be grateful about. Yet yesterday, something apparent took […]

Dear 2018

Dear 2018 Brunel Johnson – Unplash Dear 2018, You started with quite some shifting and moving. I was confused and not sure how things were going to go. As I was unsettled and unaware of what adventures would await me, you brought me quite some surprises. Throughout the year you taught me to appreciate the […]

Losing is over glorified

Losing is over glorified Photo by Karim MANJRA on Unsplash Everyone talks about losing and how glorious it is. That we need to shed the fear of loss and how it makes us stronger. The famous statement rings true; “Whatever doesn’t kill us, only makes us stronger”. I have most certainly experienced this for myself. […]