Finally got my phone internet working and connecting my computer to it so I can surf the web and update the world on my work and adventure. So it has been just over a month and a lot has happened.
But tomorrow is a big day cause I go for the first time the city I will be living in.
I also met my counterpart, who I will be working with for the next two years, Dennis. An older guy who works fighting HIV/AIDS every day all day. And I will be doing that also. Although, not officially, I have been moved over to working as an NGO developer not just a straight up Health Educator, it definitly fits my talents as an organizer better.
I will be away for 6 days, so check back at the end of next week to here more. Just as I am caught up here , I will get behind again.
Off to Nglangano I go
Starting on June 24th, 2010 I departing from Los Angeles to Swaziland in Africa to begin my journey through the US Peace Corps. On Aug 23rd, I became an official PCV. The rest of what you read here is my adventure and job helping fight HIV AIDS for the next two years. As of Sept 25th, 2012 this blog is completes with 2 years of service. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for reading.
My big project, Finishing the Ward 4 AMICAALL/Nhlangano Town Council Social Center, the PCPP
ITS FINISHED
Peace Corps Partnership Proposal (PCPP) with the Nhlangano Town Council (NTC)
http://swazilandreflections.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-big-project-finishing-ward-4.html
First application draft submitted Feb, 2011
Approved & Funding Begins on PC website May 17th
IT WAS COMPLETELY FUNDED on Sept 8th.
Construction started on Oct 24th.
All exterior construction done by Dec 20th.
Grand Opening Jan 5th, 2012
Round 2 of the Funding arrives in early January.
Interior Only Construction Restarts Jan 16th.
Construction all done Feb 16th (minus a million tiny To Do's)
Project Officially Closed May 4th, 2012
Let the children play, learn & be safe.
As of Aug 25th, 2012, I am no longer a PCV, I am now RPCV (Return Peace Corps Volunteer). This blog is my experience in Swaziland between June of 2010 & Aug of 2012. Enjoy.
Peace Corps Partnership Proposal (PCPP) with the Nhlangano Town Council (NTC)
http://swazilandreflections.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-big-project-finishing-ward-4.html
First application draft submitted Feb, 2011
Approved & Funding Begins on PC website May 17th
IT WAS COMPLETELY FUNDED on Sept 8th.
Construction started on Oct 24th.
All exterior construction done by Dec 20th.
Grand Opening Jan 5th, 2012
Round 2 of the Funding arrives in early January.
Interior Only Construction Restarts Jan 16th.
Construction all done Feb 16th (minus a million tiny To Do's)
Project Officially Closed May 4th, 2012
Let the children play, learn & be safe.
As of Aug 25th, 2012, I am no longer a PCV, I am now RPCV (Return Peace Corps Volunteer). This blog is my experience in Swaziland between June of 2010 & Aug of 2012. Enjoy.
Glad to hear your new voice, Josh. It sounds like you are adjusting well. Hopefully your adventures will all be meaningful for you. Stay safe and happy!
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so many adventures! post pictures when you can! we want to see what you look like 15 lbs lighter!
ReplyDeleteSo, not Hollywood! Congratulations to you.
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