Sunday, 22 February 2009

JOIN ME!!

I'm off to an adventure and hoping many of you will join me - cause I hate to be alone. And even though I'm old enough not to be scared, my stomach is flip-flopping - which is perhaps a good thing. I'll be careful.

I'm going to do a little project for a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) to see if their adherence to a new accountability framework has had a positive impact on the beneficiaries. Sounds dry. I hope it will all come to life when I arrive and can stop reading through audit papers and talk to the people instead. That's the part I'm looking forward to.

I'll be living with a family in a small village in the southern end of Malawi which is one of the poorest parts of the country. Malawi suffers from a continuous cycle of flooding and drought leaving people almost completely dependant on governmental subsidies and aid from NGO's. They suffer from chronic malnutrition, a very high rate of HIV/AIDS and malaria. The NGO I'll be working for runs water and food programs and are quite active in Malawi. It will be good to see all that we've studied put into practice.

I have to get busy packing and spending time with the kids before heading off on Sunday, March 1st.

Thanks for joining me.......PLEASE check in and see that I'm still blogging --- let's have a party---write back!!!!!

ok. I'm off.....to be continued......xxxxxxoooooooooo
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11 comments:

  1. Amy's blog27 February 2009 at 06:14

    This is so exciting, Nina! I know you are going to help so many people, and have a fantastic, exciting, life-changing experience. I am proud of you. Enjoy, and give it all you've got--which is a lot.

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  2. Magerson27 February 2009 at 06:51

    Wow...you are you going to save the world after all...well, at least a small part! This sounds like a wonderful experience...something that not everyone would have the nerve to do...can't wait to read your blog...stay well and good luck and enjoy!

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  3. Anonymous28 February 2009 at 04:41

    see, we're hooked already. :) i can't even imagine all the things you're about to encounter, but am SO looking forward to experiencing them through you. keep us posted. much love, beth

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  4. Unknown1 March 2009 at 12:58

    If you save a bit of the world I'll save a bit aswell...

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  5. Tracy1 March 2009 at 14:17

    Hi Nina! Count me in as a "follower". By supporting your efforts, we can all contribute a little bit to making a difference in Malawi while also doing our best to make a difference where we live:^)

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  6. Ann2 March 2009 at 09:53

    Hi, I will most definately follow....let us know that you are safe and sound...love you lots..xx ann

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  7. Unknown2 March 2009 at 10:35

    Be safe little girl, and those of us out here waiting have our noses to the glass .... waiting for you to do the work - and share with us when you do. We are with you every minute. Mom

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  8. Anonymous2 March 2009 at 14:30

    Hey Sissy! I'm with you in spirit and heart...you have so much to give - I appreciate your passion, energy, and willingness to help the people of Malawi. I'm so proud of you Nina!! I love you...Amy xo

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  9. tj7663 March 2009 at 06:06

    Hey Nina - really looking forward to seeing what you are up to. So glad to be back in touch after so long! Tish

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  10. Unknown14 March 2009 at 02:46

    Hey lady, long time no update. How is life? What is going on? We miss you tons but know you are doing something important. Just to let you know, Isabella was born on Thurs so now I am a grandma. Hope you have time/possibility to put fingers to keyboard soon. love you, susan

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  11. Unknown23 March 2009 at 09:55

    Hey Sweets;

    I hope your hanging in there!!!! Now you know what it was like to be mother Therese :-)
    Miss you..
    Can´´t wait to hear more..
    Hugz Gabi

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