Keeping oneself occupied in
a developing country is reasonably easy, as there are many organizations working
in various sectors.
Well, I have been “site
less” for almost three weeks and in between packing my life back into suitcases
and cheap Ugandan plastic bags, I have been able to identify some areas that I
could be a resource to. Andrew, a fellow
PCV in Bushenyi, who has graciously opened up his home for me to stay in, has
also allowed me the chance to help out at his site. His organization is under USAID and works in
the area of health insurance although rather than being the provider; they
serve as an intermediary between the groups seeking care and the health providers. It is an excellent run program that proves to
be very successful and sought after in the community. This past week I was busy preparing the
identification cards for the new individuals who have joined the plan in
addition to attending some of the outreaches that include sensitizations on the
plan.
The office environment has
been incredibly welcoming and everyone there has been keeping me busy, which I
greatly appreciate. I think this past
week I worked 40-hours. Come 8:00p on Friday
night, I was exhausted… In a good way.
Andrew has recently moved
to a new house. A huge house with
running water (hot water!), electricity, four bedrooms, a living room, dining
room, garage, and kitchen. And thank
gosh for the move! Just yesterday another
PCV moved in. She is one of the newest
Volunteers, who just swore in on Thursday, yet she does not have a home so instead
of staying in Kampala she is staying here.
This gives her an opportunity to visit her site, as it is about forty
minutes away by taxi. Plus it makes cooking
meals so much easier!
On Monday I will check in
with Peace Corps for an update. Hopefully
they will have good news. Or any news at
all.
Cross your fingers and
please pray for the best!
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