Today I accepted an invitation to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in the West African country of Mali. I will be departing for my adventure on July 17th, 2007 and will return about 27 months later. While in Mali, I will be working in the area of Small Enterprise Development-- partnering with small businesses to assess the needs of the community and find ways to meet those needs while improving business practices, entering new markets, and increasing profitability. I will also be involved in a secondary project, which may include HIV/AIDS and health education and/or working with local youth.
I likely won't have regular access to the internet or a computer, as my home will probably be without electricity (and running water, for that matter), but I will try to update this blog as often as possible with photos and stories of my travels and experiences.
No worries-- the mail system in Africa is reliable and I will be able to send and receive mail (including packages) throughout my entire time abroad. You can find my contact information in the column on the right side of the page.
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A glimpse into my on-going experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer (and beyond) in West Africa.
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The opinions, ideas, and beliefs expressed on this website are solely those of Brooke Freeman and do not reflect the opinions, ideas, or beliefs of the United States Peace Corps or any other institution mentioned within these pages.
10 comments:
hi - my son is a pcv in mali (kayes) - also small bus development he is finishing his first year. (likes it) thought you might like to know that you will have a cell phone but mail is slow! it takes a long as 2 months to get a package. it pays for your stateside family to buy international calling card minutes over the internet. you call them and then they can call you right back to talk. this only costs about 10cents per minute as opposed to ridiculous charges other ways. good luck - let me know if you need any info.
Way to go Brooke!!! I think what you're planning is awesome! You take care and keep us all posted on how you're doing and what you're doing.
Hey,
I was browsing through the Peace Corps Blog directory and found your entry- I'm also leaving on July 17th for Mali; I'll be working on an agricultural project. Whereabouts are you located at the moment? Shoot me an email if you get a chance- mpmunroe at gmail- would be cool to know someone in the group before I get there.
Meg
Brooke.
Good going!
I had the opportunity to spend a year in Brazil right after High School through the Rotary Club and it made a huge difference in my world view. Your journey will be more powerful due to the nature of the Peace Corps. Think about keeping a handwritten journal while you're there. You can always have it with you and thoughts will be fresh. I think later on you will be glad to have the record.
Take care and congrats,
Jeff Morris
Hey!! I'm also going to Mali doing SED work. I can't believe how quickly time is moving!! See you July 17th!! (Do you happen to know what city we are going to?)
Katie
already making friends with strangers. some things never change. go w/ god, my friend. it's gonna be an experience that will boggle your mind and go beyond your wildest expectations! you will be in our prayers and our thoughts! chico will miss you, but mali will be all the better for having you and your servant's heart! cheers!
whats up. its awesome to hear about what we will be doing in a few weeks. i am also a SED volunteer and going to be in your group. and katie i believe we are staging in Philly for that few days of orientation. Its awesome to finally hear from other people that i will be traveling with.
hit me up sometime
AIM = TurboVW07
mkapocsi@gmail.com
see ya soon
-Mike Kapocsi
Hello, I see that you have a few people that have already gotten in contact with you. But I am also going to MAli on the same date as you. I will be doing agricultural developement like another Meg on your page. I would love to get email going with you as well, it would be nice to know people before we arrive. I will be staging in Philly also and look forward to hearing how your preperations are going for leaving. my email is MeganOnMission@gmail.com. Peace, Meg
Je m'ennuie de vous déjà !
hey-- i was just searching through these blogs trying to figure out what to bring (i'll be leaving for mali july 17th as well).. anyhow, i noticed you went to chico state?- are you from northern california as well? i'm from the sacramento area so if you're around there before we leave, it'd be great to meet- until then, enjoy all the little things that we'll be missing in a few months!- eryn (email: eryngaul@gmail.com)
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