IGA Camp

We were in town today to plan an IGA (Income Generating Activities) camp for some young adults. We, along with some other volunteers, have been working on this camp, which will happen at the end of July, to help some of the young adults in our villages get on their feet. At the camp they will learn business skills, be exposed to different IGAs and write their own business plan. Some of the IGAs might be things like fruit drying, knitting, jam making, charcoal making and many other things.
Sooooooo....I am writing to solicit donations again (and only because people keep asking "What do you need? How can I help?"!). We are looking for donations of office supplies- more specifically about 30 folders, 30 sets of black and blue pens, 30 notebooks, etc... Also we have a few other random things we are looking for. One is old point and shoot film cameras. Film is still the most popular here and owning a camera is a really great way for some of these people to make some money. They love taking portraits of their friends and charging a small fee to get them developed. I thought I would bring it up because I know many people at home just have these cameras sitting in their junk drawers. So, if anyone is so inclined, we would definitely appreciate the donation. Consider it a favor to the environment and helping Malawi at the same time! Of course like I said, the camp is the end of July, so only if it is feasible for you to send it by then. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Kristy's brother Kevin visited!

Border crossing for our South Luangwa Safari
Baobab tree (more than 1,000 years old?)
Backbacking to the beach
Carrying water
Nkhotakota Sunrise
PC/Malawi office
Meeting PC friends before Kristy's 30th Birthday!
Map Reading 101 (meeting our Form 3 students)
Preparing for a fishing excursion
Fishing boat pose
Bike taxi ride in the village
Croc Valley Lodge Bar
A sign for Doug