"Everything has its wonders...and I learn whatever state I am in, therein to be content." ~ Helen Keller
We received notice of our assignments today. I was really hoping to travel in northern Mali with World Education, interviewing girls who received secondary scholarships. Alas, I did not get my first choice but was assigned to Projet Jeune instead. I feel bad saying that, as all the projects are interesting and will enable me to make a difference and there is much to be done. Ultimately I plan on traveling about the region regardless of my placement, but I wouldn't be being honest if I denied that I was a little disappointed.
The good thing is that affairs at Projet Jeune are almost wholly conducted in French so I will be thoroughly steeped in the language and will likely return to or even surpass my previous fluency level. Projet Jeune translated literally means "Youth Project". I will be working with a woman on reproductive health education in the health clinic, accompanying her to educational workshops in Bamako. As always, I'll let you know more details when I have them.
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