Behind the Smiles

An African Odyssey

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Volunteer Work, Human Geography
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Author: Dr. Rilly Ray Rajkumar ISBN: 9781482880595
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore Publication: August 31, 2016
Imprint: Partridge Publishing Singapore Language: English
Author: Dr. Rilly Ray Rajkumar
ISBN: 9781482880595
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Publication: August 31, 2016
Imprint: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Language: English

While tourists see the beauty of Kenya, volunteers and medical health professionals often only see the poverty. With half of the countrys forty-three million people living below the poverty line and unable to meet their daily nutritional requirementsnot to mention not having reliable access to health care and sanitation facilitiesmany of Kenyas most vulnerable inhabitants are victims to disease and unhealthy living conditions. In Behind the Smiles: An African Odyssey, Dr. Rilly Ray Rajkumar provides a compelling and earnest window into her time serving as a volunteer medical doctor outside one of Kenyas most impoverished cities. Offering both a history and analysis of the poverty and plight of Kenya as well as a collection of engaging narratives recounting her personal interactions with her most memorable patients, Dr. Rilly speaks of the heart-wrenching reality of poverty as well as to the joy and hope that even just one person can bring to an entire village in need of their support. Dr. Rillys story should inspire and encourage other medical health professionals to consider following her example and learning more about how they too can help. With motivated, inspired volunteers to help improve health services in these communities, the hope is that, behind the rich culture and gracious smiles of the Kenyan people, we can also restore health and a sense of well-being.

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While tourists see the beauty of Kenya, volunteers and medical health professionals often only see the poverty. With half of the countrys forty-three million people living below the poverty line and unable to meet their daily nutritional requirementsnot to mention not having reliable access to health care and sanitation facilitiesmany of Kenyas most vulnerable inhabitants are victims to disease and unhealthy living conditions. In Behind the Smiles: An African Odyssey, Dr. Rilly Ray Rajkumar provides a compelling and earnest window into her time serving as a volunteer medical doctor outside one of Kenyas most impoverished cities. Offering both a history and analysis of the poverty and plight of Kenya as well as a collection of engaging narratives recounting her personal interactions with her most memorable patients, Dr. Rilly speaks of the heart-wrenching reality of poverty as well as to the joy and hope that even just one person can bring to an entire village in need of their support. Dr. Rillys story should inspire and encourage other medical health professionals to consider following her example and learning more about how they too can help. With motivated, inspired volunteers to help improve health services in these communities, the hope is that, behind the rich culture and gracious smiles of the Kenyan people, we can also restore health and a sense of well-being.

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