Well hey there amigo, I humbly want to say thanks for stoppin by and takin interest in what this girl is doing! While you read, Keep in mind that the ideas and thoughts expressed in this thing are mine and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Peace Corps or the United States government...blah blah blah...go read!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Youth Center

Finally open! All my roomie's hard work the past year has started to pay off! We opened the Youth Training Center of Angoche last Saturday and the ceremony made quite the splash here in Angoche. It was so great to see Alex's vision realized. We ran around like mad all week getting things together to make a good first impression to the public. The whole process has definitely not been without glitches. Figuring out technology in the developing world, learning Mozambican cultural quirks and traditions surrounding logistics of opening such a center, and getting Mozambican counterparts involved for the sake of sustainability has been tough, but we're open and going! A bunch of our fellow PCV's from all over Moz came to support Alex on her big day and then join us for a much deserved party on the beach afterward. Job well done; proud of you Alex!


Our beautiful center...
Some of the first students who will be trained...


And nothing is really ever official here until there is singing and dancing...so we invited some women's cultural groups to liven up the party.

Crowd shot...
After the ceremonies PCV's wowed the remaining kids with their musical talent...


Cutest lil couple dancing...
To the beach!








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