For the past 6 months, I’ve been meaning to write this post. “People are people” is a phrase I find myself using often. Usually, it is met with nods. I’ve used it to express trust, compassion, understanding and amusement. I’ve been collecting examples when I am struck by something so similar [...]
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Chisasiko Village – Part 2
by Colleen on 22. May, 2009 in Malawi, development, reflection
I arrived in Malawi over 6 months ago now, eager to get my feet on the ground. Within 3 weeks, I was out in a village, living with a rural Malawian farming family for a week, shadowing their every move, struggling through my rudimentary Chichewa and building friendships. (Chisasiko Village) It was a [...]
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