so it's been one year here, and i can't believe how fast the time has been going by. Right now i'm working on a bunch of projects. This weekend we're having a conference for the young girl's scholarship program, which gives money to girl's going into middle school, since some have to move away from their homes and live with other families in a new city. Then after that, next week my friend and i organized a boat trip stopping at numerous volunteer villages talking about AIDS awareness. Then my dad is coming the next week and we'll be going to my village and the national park, followed by a nice, relaxing week in europe. Last week I also had the privilege of watching the inauguration on t.v. in the capital city, which was really cool, and i felt part of something bigger. Especially when Obama mentioned something about developing countries and the responsibility of America to help those who need it.
Everyone in Niger it seems is just as excited about Obama as I am, and it really makes it easier being abroad here, especially travelling around.
Also in better news i haven't gotten sick in awhile, which i'm very happy about, and my villagers finally finished the improved cookstoves we started so long ago. I'll also be starting up a tree nursery with the local school, and working on getting a grain grinding machine put in my village as well. Lots of stuff happening lately, and I'm coming home in May!!! more to come on that later
Friday, January 23, 2009
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