Job Change

I can't believe it is only 9 days until I leave. I'm so excited and nervous! Everyone is great at keeping me more excited, less nervous! I've got some wonderful ideas on gifts to bring, from recipes to books to cosmetics. The willingness of my friends and family to share their lives is incredible and just the tip of the iceberg of the generosity of the people in my life.

I got a new job placement today. I think they had enough volunteers at Jipe Moyo, so they've moved me over to UWAWAYAKI. While they don't have an easy blog to reference, I'll share a little about the group. The group has 38 members -- all of whom are widows and orphans with HIV/AIDS. It's very similar to the other group, although with this one, I will have some interaction with the children in the area. I will primarily be responsible for helping the women maintain one of their three business, Batik Project, Piggery Project, Chicken Project, which are their only sources of income; teaching the children English, and/or providing HIV/AIDS education to both the women and the children.

I'm equally as excited about this post, perhaps more so because of the flexibility and wide range of activities I will be assisting in! This is truly going to be an amazing experience -- I have to keep reminding myself it's actually happening!!