Thursday, September 20, 2007

Alfred's Certificate


Alfred is a really solid guy. He works at the District Assembly with the election council, but more pertinently he does sessions on HIV/AIDS awareness all over the place, mostly of his own volition. He's worked mainly with Linda, but in my dealings with him he's been gracious, well-spoken, and keen. The Zikomo Project kicked in $100 of the $250 he needs to get a management certificate. He's currently attending the classes. He's also a point man in the sugar cane project, insofar as he's working to help the Lunzu Women's Group to get their business off the ground. He will probably be an asset as a resource not only while I'm here, but for a long time to come.

Thanks to Nick and Jess from Chicago.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Hampered

I once again find myself saddled with visa issues. This has slowed things down considerably. I am, unfortunately, discovering that a white person without much money (ie: Me) doesn't fit comfortably into any categories here, and unfortunately the corruption in the system has been visited upon my situation. It'll work itself out eventually, but for now all things are on hold. Please do stay tuned.