Global & General Knowledge
The current UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, hails from this European country.
What is Portugal?
This U.S.-funded initiative focuses on reducing the burden of HIV/AIDS worldwide.
What is PEPFAR?
In both U.S. and Kenyan traditions, what common ceremony symbolizes transition into adulthood or higher status.
What is Graduation?
This former U.S. First Lady launched the "Let Girls Learn" initiative
Who is Michelle Obama?
This tribe is known internationally for its vibrant red attire and warrior traditions.
Who are the Maasai?
This country is the largest global donor of foreign aid by dollar amount.
What is the United States?
Kenya is a focus country under this global U.S. initiative targeting hunger and malnutrition.
What is Feed the Future?
Swahili borrows many words from this language due to trade influence.
What is Arabic?
This Kenyan environmentalist became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Wangari Maathai?
This Kenyan athlete broke the 2-hour marathon barrier in 2019.
Who is Eliud Kipchoge?
This 2008 global crisis had far-reaching economic impacts on developing nations
What is the global financial crisis / recession?
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a part of this broader U.S. program
What is YALI – Young African Leaders Initiative?
The American civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” was inspired by this type of music.
What are African American spirituals/gospel?
He founded the M-LIFE Foundation that supports children experiencing learning poverty to read and write, mentor NextGen leaders to innovate and thrive and uplift families living on the margins to meet their basic needs.
Who is Mwangi Mukami?
The U.S. national anthem is called this.
What is “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
This U.S. Secretary of State once described Kenya as “an anchor of stability” in East Africa?
Hillary Clinton
region in Kenya has been a key target for U.S.-funded counter-violent extremism (CVE) programs.
What is the Coastal Kenya/Mombasa and Lamu Counties?
This Pan-African philosophy, widely embraced in Kenya and among African Americans, promotes self-reliance and cultural pride.
What is Ubuntu or Afrocentricity?
This South African leader is globally celebrated for promoting reconciliation after apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This U.S. city is nicknamed “The Big Apple.
What is New York City?
They are among the four major global United Nations Offices that include Nairobi as one of four major global UN offices.
What is New York, Geneva, Vienna?
This U.S.-based foundation partnered with Kenyan health authorities to combat cervical cancer in underserved areas.
What is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?
This Swahili phrase translates to “pulling together” and symbolizes national unity.
What is Harambee?
This American author and advocate's TED Talk on vulnerability has inspired global leadership discussions.
Who is Brené Brown?
This American holiday is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and barbecues.
What is Independence Day?