Mid-Service Conference (MSC)

So, Rwanda is treating me well so far. Finished my language training with the training group and swore in last week. I can say my KinyaRwanda is at a reasonable level now lol

I was evacuated from Kenya before we had our Mid-Service Conference (MSC). So, I joined a health group in their MSC this week and it was amazing. I will also be closing my service with this group next summer. MSC is when we get together with our original group and reflect on our one year mark. Also have discussions about how we will continue to serve for the reminder of our service.

This week, for MSC, we stayed in a nice hotel and ate 5 times a day lol Food is a big deal when you are serving in remote villages. One thing I miss the most about home is the variety and availability of food. The hotel had a summing pool, so that was fun.

In addition, I was elected as Volunteer Advisory Committe (VAC) for the health group that I will be doing my Close Of Service (COS) with. I am honored to be representing this group in admin meetings about volunteer concerns.

I am still waiting for my placement, I don't have a site yet. I will be doing grass root soccer this week, stay tuned for details about that.  

Swearing In Once Again

August 22, 2014 Our swearing in ceremony took place in the home of the US ambassador. After two months of craziness with evacuation finally became a volunteer once again.     

Happy to be a PCV again!

My partner in crime!

My site mate from Kenya also got transferred to Rwanda. I am so excited to continue my service with her. I have learned so much from this woman. 

24 health volunteers and 10 of us are African Americans

My beloved host mom 

Our black is beautiful! 

The most number of African Americans in one group in the history of Peace Corps.

EVACUATION

Due to in securities in Kenya, we were evacuated from Kenya on July 24th. I took a direct transfer to Rwanda to continue my service.

I was very sad to leave my community and all of my unfinished projects. And most of all my beloved dog Simba. There was not enough time for anything. No choice but to move forward.

I was in Rwanda summer 2012 doing a study of broad and absolutely loved it. So, I have been wanting to come back to Rwanda for a long time. So when the opportunity came up, I didn't hesitate. So I am very excited to be here again.

I have now joined a PST (pre-service training) and will swear in again as a volunteer on August 22nd.

All in all the last few weeks have been a roller coaster ride. But I am looking forward to a peaceful year of service in Rwanda.