Good News! I received an email from Dana (the director and co-founder of New Horizons) this week telling me that he wanted to change his estimate of how much I would need. In addition to plane tickets, he said to figure $300 a month plus $500 on top of that. That brings the total way down to $4500! So I am about a third of the way there. I am hoping now to leave in February, and it seems so much more doable. As we say at La Vida: PTL (Praise the Lord).
I have also been reading more about Service Learning and Social Capital theories- New Horizons bases its programs on these ideas. They are both phenomenally refreshing and give so much hope for today's youth. My excitement for this endeavor and my opportunities over there grow with every article I read. You all must be praying! Thank you.
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Article on Youth Service and its efficacy around the world
Booklet on Effective Youth Programs in the Balkans (Viata starts on p.23)
Check out my pictures!
Things you can pray for
- That I leave this place in a healthy way, facilitating closure to this chapter of my life.
- My dear friend Andreea and her new baby, diagnosed with down syndrome. This is a family under trememdous stress with few resources. Pray for strength, courage and discernment as they make decision regarding their future.
- The foundation- praise God for new staffers and sources of money! Pray for responsible stewardship of our resources and sustainable solutions.
- My assessment work- i can explain what i have done clearly and hand the next step over to others to take the baton and run with it
1 comment:
so glad i found your blog! check out bethanyandheather.blogspot.com....i think it's still up. anyway, it documents some of our adventures. i am excited that you are headed over and it's actually happening!! you will love it. i think about my time there a lot.
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