Monthly Archives: December 2016

Quick Trip to Kenya

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jennifer Pasiciel

Wow, it has been a busy, exciting, and fun week here in Nairobi, Kenya. It’s definitely a big change in scenery in comparison to the quiet country-life of Lira.   This week, I traveled 6 hours overnight to Kampala, Uganda, … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Lyrics

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Tara Tai-Wen Chen

One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain- Trenchtown Rock, Bob Marley, 1971 (Now if only that were true…) Jamaica is known for its vast land of beauty, beaches and music. People love to dance regardless … Continue reading →

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First Blog Post! Better Late Than Never, Right?

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Christine Kinoshita

Hello from Jamaica! Since this is my first blog post (I know we are now half-way through the internship, but I’ve been busy!), let me take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Christine Kinoshita. I am 22 years … Continue reading →

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Halfway! And the exciting part is starting to begin!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Curtis Parker

As I near the halfway point of my internship I find myself very excited to begin the second half. I am not sure if I am more excited to have some time off for the Christmas break, or begin to … Continue reading →

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Project Development: Setting up a Shelter for Sex Workers in Lira

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Jennifer Pasiciel

I am just about half way through my contract here in Lira, Uganda with lots of exciting projects on the go! It’s been busy busy busy to say the least, which is great because it is making the time fly … Continue reading →

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