I can\u2019t believe I\u2019ve already been here for two weeks. I have learned so much it is ridiculous; I\u2019ve learned about a completely different culture, how wonderful it can be to live in a rural community, especially one that is self-reliant, enthusiastic and happy. I\u2019ve learned about the hardships of living in a developing country; dealing with government corruption, a poor education system, lack foreign currency, gas shortages, human rights violations, pollution, HIV\/AIDS, malaria and poverty. I\u2019ve learned about the importance of good agricultural skills, I\u2019ve learned a bit about how non-profits work and how hard the work is, but also how rewarding it is; especially when you are working with such great people! I\u2019ve learned how essential the youth of a community can be, how they can really made a difference. I\u2019ve learned how to be patient, and to be prepared for the unexpected. Being here in Malawi, interning with Face-to-Face and talking with fellow travelers and friends really has broadened my worldview and made me ask so many questions about our world, globalization, development, westernization, and education\u2014and I\u2019m really just intrigued by it all. Anyways, my time in both Chadika and Kan\u2019goma this week has been wonderful; full of celebration and hope for 2012, and I\u2019m so excited to see their project proposals implemented!<\/p>\n
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Hillary with kids at Chadika<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Week 2 in Malawi I can\u2019t believe I\u2019ve already been here for two weeks. I have learned so much it is ridiculous; I\u2019ve learned about a completely different culture, how wonderful it can be to live in a rural community, … Continue reading