Kathryn Sutton in Zanzibar
I have been writing emails over the past nine years chronicling my experiences to share with others. The best part is that I have lots of photos included:
2013 Emails
February 27 Fighting Sexual in Zanzibar- Zanzibar has become a model for others as to how to fight sexual abuse
January 14 Participate Now 2012 - Participate Now has accomplished some wonderful things during 2012
2012 Emails
March 13 Asia and Zanzibar update - I had an amazing trip to Thailand and Cambodia
2011 Emails
November 30 One Stop Center An amazing story of the inception and implementation of a rape crisis center in Zanzibar
September 30 Koani and Ferry Tragedy An update of our farmers in Koani and the sadness of the ferry tragedy
July 2011 Zanzibar Update An unrestricted donation is distributed to good causes
February 2011 Bangkok Bali Another great medical visit to Bumrungrad and meeting my granddaughter Molly
2010 Emails
November End of Year Report Kendwa water progress, Welezo Old Age Home and Zanzibar sober houses
June 24 Update A very long update about the past six months in Zanzibar
2009 Emails
December 30 Holiday Blackout 20 days without electricity and counting
November 2009 Giving Thanks 2009 has been a year of many lessons learned
September 2009 Sharing With Others A visit to Welezo Old Age Home, Kendwa water tank and Participate Now Zanzibar
July 2009 Koani and Kendwa A study tour to various farmers and making new friends
June 2009 Kendwa Water Update Getting water is not easy - the preparation goes on and on
May 2009 Koani and Maulidi Many things have broken but Zanzibar is a wonderful and supportive community
April 2009 Kendwa Water Project We are ready to install water taps in Kendwa Village - we just need the funding!!!
March 2009 Bangkok to Zanzibar A positive annual medical visit and returning to where my heart belongs for now
2008 Emails
December 2008 Participate Now We have come to the end of our first year of listening, learning and sharing
November 2008 Kendwa Village Listening and learning with the villagers in Kendwa - the quest for water - Halloween and the Marine Corps Ball in Dar es Salaam
October 2008 Mamma Kathryn "I am in a book!" In Search of Bill Clinton by John Gartner. Also - entrepreneur project update and farming project beginning
July 2008 Back Home in Zanzibar - the blackout may be over but there are lasting consequences
June 2008 Zanzibar Blackout - no electricity for more than 30 days - what to do!!
April 2008 DATA and Kitchen Gardens - an exciting visit from Jamie Drummond the director of data.org
March 2008 Participate Now! - My foundation is up and running and these are the projects that we are planning to do
March 2008 Baby Naming Ceremony - I was honored to attend a friend's baby naming ceremony - so much to learn
February 2008 Busara - read about the fabulous Sauti za Busara - our annual music festival
January 2008 Bangkok Medical Visit - Bumrungrad Hospital is a wonderful place to receive medical care
2007 Emails
December 2007 Participate Now! - read about a summary of the projects in Zanzibar
November 2007 Mloka Visit - Coastal Travel owner Nicola sent us to meet with some people living with HIV/AIDS in a rural village near the Selous Game Reserve
October 2006 - Decision - my birthday and my decision to start my own foundation Participate Now!
September 2007 - Selous Safari and surprise visit - safari and a surprise visit to ZNZ for dinner by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and my Clinton "puppy" Tyler
August 2007 - Aga Khan visit and Maulidi ya Homu the Aga Khan arrives in Zanzibar and Maulidi ya Homu sing praises to the Prophet Mohammed
July 2007 - Makanduchi Festival and John Gartner visit the annual Makanduchi festival, President Clinton in Dar and the author John Gartner visits Stonetown
March 2007 - ZAPHA+ 2006 report ZAPHA+ had many successful projects in 2006
February 2007 - Bali Bangkok visit - my first visit to India, Bali and Bangkok to visit my youngest son JD
2006 Emails
December 2006 - ZAPHA+ Success Stories members who have access to ARVs have a chance to stay alive, be productive and happy
November 2006 - Thanksgiving the "turkey" saga and Peace Corps volunteers for Thanksgiving dinner
October 2006 - My Birthday my life is never ever boring in Zanzibar
September 2006 - English Lessons English lessons at ZAPHA+ - opportunities for many members
February 2006 - ZAPHA+ 2005 report ZAPHA+ had a wonderful year - a visit from President Clinton and a new office
2005 Emails
December 2005 - Christmas - a truly international gathering to celebrate Christmas together
November 2005 - Election and Chejuu village visit the Zanzibar election and a visit to a rural village
July 2005 - President Clinton visits President Clinton honored us with a visit to the HIV clinic, ZAPHA+ and went shopping in Stonetown
July 2005 - ZIFF Joy and Sorrow the int'l film festival, a movie and a tragedy
June 2005 - ZAPHA+ elections democratic elections held by the members of ZAPHA+
June 2005 - Penthouse a tour of my beautiful rooftop penthouse movie set!
April 2005 - Penthouse - First Night my first night in my new penthouse in Stonetown
March 2005 - CD4 testing Clinton Foundation begins saving lives of many people in Zanzibar