3 Doors

I used to think a closed door meant “no.” That I was headed in the wrong direction. More often than not, it just meant I was pulling on a door that clearly said PUSH…or walking into a spotless glass door. Ouch.

Renovating our community building here in Kasiya has changed the way I think about doors.

This week we reached a wonderful milestone when we received three custom-made doors, all handcrafted by our local carpenter, Mr. Captain. Besides keeping the neighborhood goats from wandering into meetings (which is a real bonus!), these doors represent something much bigger.

Two doors open into classrooms, and one leads to a storage room. They may seem ordinary, but what will happen behind them is anything but.

One morning they may welcome preschool children learning their ABCs. By afternoon, the same room could be filled with farmers learning composting and biochar techniques. Another day, women may gather to learn liquid soap making or girls may learn to sew reusable menstrual pads. Whatever the community needs, these rooms are ready to serve.

That’s what these doors really represent—not barriers, but opportunities.

A closed door here doesn’t mean rejection. It means learning is happening inside. It means privacy, dignity, and a community investing in its own future.

We’re incredibly grateful to Mr. Captain for using his craftsmanship to help make that future possible.

Zikomo, Mr. Captain!