On Saturday, July 25, 2009, I embark on what will be a life-changing experience. My Dad and I are travelling to Kenya where we will be working with Caring Partners Global in the village of Matangwe and surrounding area.Dad will be helping build a new community centre for this village he first visited in 1998 when he helped build a medical clinic.
I will be helping out in whatever way I can. Some of my responsabilities will likely include tutoring Grade 8 students as they prepare for their national exams, working on literacy projects, helping out with the community centre project, and using my love of photography to help provide Caring Partners Global with updated pictures for their website and presentations.
Africa was never a continent on my "travel wish list" - too far outside my comfort zone . . . or so I thought! While I am looking forward to this journey, I know that it will challenge me in every way imaginable.
Please be praying for me as I step out in faith. A few prayer requests:
- health and safety while we are in Africa
- safe travels - getting to and from Matangwe is going to require many flights
- financial provision - the cost of this trip is approximately $5000
- wisdom and guidance in my interactions with the people of Africa and as to how I can best serve and help in Matangwe
If you would like to help out financially, please contact me directly.
Please join on me on this great adventure. I will post updates between now and my departure, and again when I return. I will try to post updates during the trip, but internet access is likely going to be limited.
For more information, check out:
Caring Partners Global: http://www.caringpartners.ca
Caring Partners Global Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=45224246058&ref=share
I Dreamed of Africa, 2009 Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=93234228075
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