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First I should translate:opo means yes,with respect,in Tagalog. Today marks exactly one month since departing from Canada and arriving in the Philippines. Time has flown by and a big part of me feels like I am still establishing my first impressions. I suppose this is all relative – when you are prepared [...] It’s been a tumultuous month,that’s for sure. As my fellow interns know,there were some unforeseen and unfortunate developments in my life that meant my internship had to be cut short. As a result,I am back in Canada. I am disappointed that this opportunity with Street Kids didn’t work out,but life is [...] Karibu (welcome) Tanzania! Or,in my case,karibu tena (welcome again)! So I’ve arrived –back to the world of bustling vendors selling washing soap and coke,wild daladalas (mini-buses) whipping around town,and markets with the biggest,most delicious avocadoes for 30 cents a piece. Yes,Tanzania,I missed you. At the same time,[...] Worldwide,almost every NGO has one thing in common – donors. These are the private and public foundations,other NGOs,individuals and governments which invariably provide the lifeblood for almost every organization – funding. As a recent task,I decided to occupy myself with the search for the ever-illustrious source of funding for a project [...] When I figured out “development” might be an interesting career path for me,I figured it had one great attribute,its comparative advantage over all other careers:No desk. Or at least,you won’t be chained to one. I have spent a couple years in a cubicle,answering phones and generally regretting life choices. I [...] How di Bodi? After a very long and tiring journey,I have arrived safe and sound to Sierra Leone. The flight to Freetown was very empty and this proved very advantageous for the few flyers on board,seeing as we could use all three seats to lie down and sleep! I landed at night,and [...] MABWOK project site This is my second week on the job and I have to tell you,I am in for quite an exciting and challenging ride. I have been jumping in and out of matatus making trips to Mukuru slum (project base) almost daily and what an eye opener these [...] | |||||
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