New Years Resolution

Happy New Years!!!! The time is here...the time to evaluate what we've done in 2007 (or haven't done) and what we would like to change in 2008. Weight loss (or healthy living in general) and financial stability are the most common New Years resolutions we hear of, but how about adding community/global involvement?

I mentioned in the last blog about a Peace Corp Volunteer needing donations for a millet grinder. And, as of December 30th Brittany received the word from Washington DC the money was successfully raised for a much needed millet grinder in her village. For those of you that read my blog and contributed a huge THANK YOU!!! The millet grinder is providing her village a means to supply food without interfering with girls education. KUDOS! Another Peace Corp Volunteer, Lulu, is also in need of the same item...a millet grinder for her village. For more information click on the right "Lulu's Blog."

For those of you looking to contribute in a unique project check out Brittany's blog. She has an awesome idea to start an art class for the kids in her village. This gives the kids another means to make money and also, in essence, learn a "trade." Brittany is asking for people to donate items such as film cameras, film, money for film developing and so on. Click on "Brittany's blog" to read more.

The Peace Corp not only gives an INDIVIDUAL a means to contribute to worldwide causes but it gives our citizens a look at global issues in a way without some basis that the media can provide. Peace Corp Volunteers are in a foreign land using their college degree and/or training, evaluating their regions needs, and finding a means to meet those needs. Their "evaluations" are based on THEIR personal experiences and are without issues that can "muddy" interpretation such as donor responsibilities and preconceived ideals of how the areas should be.

Take care...May God bless you in the New Year...