Conclusion

In spite of everything I have written, I have not begun to convey what made this Summit so special. Partly it is the vibrancy of Niarobi, the music, the singing, the buzz of the marketplace, the efficiency of the YWCA organisation and the effortless and speedy registration procedures, the enthusiasm, passion and dedication of so many women talking about their work. 

But there is something more, which I think might be an integral part of the fact that the World YWCA organised this event. I have had very little personal experience of the YWCA, and have never seen so many strong confident women leaders together in one place. I have never been exposed to this degree of energetic, powerful, inspiring women’s leadership from the very young to the more mature. It was truly a privilege to be part of this event.

One of the speakers said that throughout this Summit she has had so many moments of inspiration, anger, fear and hope that her heart is beating faster. I hope that the nearly 2000 women returning to all part of the world, all have hearts beating faster, and that they all remember that they said loudly and clearly

 “I pledge to do everything in my capacity to respond positively, proactively and practically to the unprecedented challenges presented by the Global AIDS pandemic” 

From me, it is kwaheri YMCA, kwaheri Kenya – it has been an amazing experience