Next week I depart for a year long adventure in Arusha, Tanzania. Hopefully by that time I will be packed and mentally prepared for the 20+hours of traveling to get to the site. I'm sure I'll be running around at the last minute looking for some essential item-but that's the only way I know how to travel.
There I will be working as a 'supported volunteer' doing a lot of networking with local organizations in addition to the Ministries of Health and Education to support social and economic development. I'll also be doing a lot of writing to help get a health program up and off the ground by hopefully securing some funding! I'll be working for Visions in Action, a nonprofit based in DC that works internationally. I'm also excited to meet up with a few doctors who are doing great work in Tz and have connections to MN. That way I can keep my experience relevant to public health!
I'll be close to Mt. Kilimanjaro, so for those of you who are adventurous, come climb Kili and stay in Arusha! I hear great things about the area with Indian influences in the food, beautiful crafts made by the Maasai tribes people, and of course the amazing views!
Stay tuned for more...
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My the FSM keep watch over you as you work to spread his scripture.
ReplyDelete(and good luck on the presentation..I would give you tips, but alas I have yet to present)