Placement and Promise

I have learned my placement: theYWCA . I'm thrilled to be working with women and am encouraged by the Y's social agenda. The YWCA was the first women's organization established in Kenya. It seems they are well rooted concentrating on HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and awareness, sustainable development (micro-finance and the like), human rights (stopping and speaking out about violence against women), and leadership training and development. My proposed location is Meru, Kenya- supposedly one of the most beautiful areas near Mt. Kenya.

Fundraising is looking more and more promising, and I'm blown over by the kindness and generosity of individuals. Major props to Westmoreland UCC, their members and their Board of Community Action that has made major contributions. It was an honor and a blessing to be part of the Westmoreland Volunteer Corps. They are serious about their support, getting me off to my future on even footing here. I've enjoyed so much hearing your stories and am feeling very fueled by them. Thank you!