Susan notes: I met the beautiful and amazing Ann Njeri at the Initiatives of Change Tools for Change conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in February 2009.

Although still a relatively young (she’s in her mid-twenties), Ann Njeri bowled me over with her confidence, energy, positive outlook and wit. Over a period of three days, I had the pleasure of sharing 12 hours with her and a group of about ten other women from around the world in a Peace Circle led by Jean Brown and Ann Njeri herself. It was a moving and transformational experience.

Now, Ann Njeri shares her travel and cultural experiences as her life journey continues...

Dear friends (July 8, 2009)
 
“When I grow up I want to be a nun and a nurse” was one of my childhood dreams. Now that I am grown up, I have become none of that! And there begins my story.
 
One of the reasons I wanted to be a nun and a nurse was to serve people. I was brought up in a catholic church and nuns were a common feature and therefore my dream should surprise no one. I always admired the nun’s services in the church as well as their heartfelt community services.

One of the outstanding services was their clinics and mobile dispensaries- where I got many of my treatments whenever I was sick since they were economic friendly! The unknown fact is that besides their service to people, I also truly admired their outfits! Ha!

Susan notes: I met the beautiful and amazing Ann Njeri at the Initiatives of Change Tools for Change conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in February 2009.

Although still a relatively young (she’s in her mid-twenties), Ann Njeri bowled me over with her confidence, energy, positive outlook and wit. Over a period of three days, I had the pleasure of sharing 12 hours with her and a group of about ten other women from around the world in a Peace Circle led by Jean Brown and Ann Njeri herself. It was a moving and transformational experience.

Now, Ann Njeri shares her travel and cultural experiences as her life journey continues...

Dear friends (June 30, 2009),

My perception, view and understanding of Muslims, Islam and terrorism… have totally changed!

The impression I now hold of Islam is purely different, positive and definitely better, compared to what I had some time back.

My change in attitude has been brought about by my walking a mile in the shoes of Indonesians. Living in their bedrooms, enjoying their cuisine, riding on their motor bikes, talking to the students- from Kindergarten to Universities, visiting their social places, watching them as they pray…. And the list continues!
 
Indonesia is an incredible country. Don’t mind if your geography is poor, mine is worse! It is predominantly a Muslim nation and has the largest population of Muslims in the world.  It is also the fourth largest population after China, India and USA and it is the third largest democratic country after India and USA.