(This entry was written by Gina)
Well, I just got back to the USA and am a little delirious from my travels, but I wanted to write a post with final thoughts.
Leaving was pretty hectic. I completed everything I could in terms of information gathering and projects, and I know Luka and Justas will see everything we started through to the end. One thing I’m really excited to see is a potential partnership with a Tanzanian organization that provides computers to educational institutions there. If everything works out OIT will be able to offer computer classes to our kids, their families and the community, which is awesome, as VERY few people have ever used a computer before. Even those with experience know only the basics. So look for more info on that in the near future.
The big news when I left was that the woman Molly wrote about before (Domina) is having TRIPLETS, not twins, so please keep her in your thoughts. Triplets are dangerous enough in the US, and in Tanzania, while I am sure they will do the best they can for her, facilities just aren’t what they are here. And even if she has the children all right, the first few months of their lives will be hard, as will the economic burden on her family. They will be going from 5 people in one room to 8 people in two rooms. I can not imagine how hard it is going to be.
Otherwise, things are pretty normal there. Grayson, the boy who had the operation, is doing fine. Most of the children are doing well in school, and those who aren’t are getting some special attention from Luka and Justas.
Finally, I just wanted to say that I am so glad I had an opportunity to be part of this project. I really think it can be successful and a HUGE help to the kids and their families for a long time to come. I’ll stay involved, as will Molly, and we’ll keep everyone updated as we can. Siyo kwa heri!
Well, I just got back to the USA and am a little delirious from my travels, but I wanted to write a post with final thoughts.
Leaving was pretty hectic. I completed everything I could in terms of information gathering and projects, and I know Luka and Justas will see everything we started through to the end. One thing I’m really excited to see is a potential partnership with a Tanzanian organization that provides computers to educational institutions there. If everything works out OIT will be able to offer computer classes to our kids, their families and the community, which is awesome, as VERY few people have ever used a computer before. Even those with experience know only the basics. So look for more info on that in the near future.
The big news when I left was that the woman Molly wrote about before (Domina) is having TRIPLETS, not twins, so please keep her in your thoughts. Triplets are dangerous enough in the US, and in Tanzania, while I am sure they will do the best they can for her, facilities just aren’t what they are here. And even if she has the children all right, the first few months of their lives will be hard, as will the economic burden on her family. They will be going from 5 people in one room to 8 people in two rooms. I can not imagine how hard it is going to be.
Otherwise, things are pretty normal there. Grayson, the boy who had the operation, is doing fine. Most of the children are doing well in school, and those who aren’t are getting some special attention from Luka and Justas.
Finally, I just wanted to say that I am so glad I had an opportunity to be part of this project. I really think it can be successful and a HUGE help to the kids and their families for a long time to come. I’ll stay involved, as will Molly, and we’ll keep everyone updated as we can. Siyo kwa heri!
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