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I have a moment on the internet so I thought that I would post something quickly. This is my last day of my permanent site visit. I am in alkhaltsike, which is actually shorter in Georgian. I'm working on sending you all something in Georgian.
This week the plan was to meet my NGO supervisor (Marina) and my new host family (leave some bags behind). However, it has not gone as planned. My PC NGO boss, Tika, informed me Friday night that my host family in akhaltsikhe had fallen through. Consequently, I would be staying with my NGO boss for the week while a new family was found for me. It's all good. My boss lives near the center of the city, so I have been able to see quite a bit of the town. This is a great place for NGOs so the next two years will be busy.
The name of my NGO is 'Democrat Women's Organization'. They have a grant from a Swedish NGO which has enabled them to open a free clinic. They also have a women's club where women are able to come in and speak freely about their problems. There is a lawyer who provides free advice and respresentation. This is a big deal in Georgia. The NGO has a sister organization which is simply the Girl's Organization, which is run by Marina's daughter, Nana. Nana is 19 and attends the university in akhaltsikhe. She is studying to be a lawyer.
There is another PC NGO trainee here with me as well as a G4 teacher. I have been able to do some interesting networking so far. I will follow up on that in a few days.
I have to get going. I hope that all is well with everyone and I promise to respond more to people. I have internet at the girl's org. and we have three internet cafes in town. Right now I am at another NGO where we just had a meeting. Take care.
July 27 2005, 14:20:01 UTC 6 years ago
awesome
Hey Sara!It's your wonderful cousin Annie. I just read your post and your new NGO stuff sounds really great. I thought it was especially funny because I have a friend named Nana who lives in France (her real name is Annaick but you see how it's a nickname . . .)
It sounds like you will really learn a lot from this whole experience, I'm actually really jealous. It will be hard work though, but having lots of contacts in your city will really help your language progression and you will always beable to go back to Georgia and have a place there. I suppose it is a little early in your stay there to say all that but I'm sure you have thought about it.
i am still in the process of sending you letters. When I went to the post office a few weeks ago I asked how much postage to Georgia was and the guy looked really confused, I don't think he knew it was a country, but that's Springfield for you. Aunt Jan sent you something the other day but I bet it hasn't gotten there yet.
We all leave tomorrow to make the mass exodus to Cincinnati for Jay's wedding. We will all be thinking of you. Take care and really enjoy this experience, things have been going great for you so far. How big is the city you are in?
love,
Annie
July 27 2005, 17:56:26 UTC 6 years ago
permanent site
Things sound good, kiddo...the more I read about the area - and think about what you will be doing, I can see where you will be very busy! This all sounds like it's right up your alley. I'm sure that your host family will come through soon...it would have been nice to meet them now, but it'll be all good. We'll call you on Saturday...love you..Anonymous
July 28 2005, 21:12:27 UTC 6 years ago
This is anonymous because i am typing from someone else's computer. glad to hear that uhhh life is well in georgia, the country, not the state. things in cambridge are sadly coming to a quick close. i met this dude named justin. he is totally dreamy. sadly, he's not that into me and wants to make out with my friend lauren. typical. weak. glad that your parents are keeping you out of trouble and that you are hanging out with an attorney-to-be. Miss you. Love, E. Foy. Biznass.