Nov
4
dreams
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | November 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I had a dream that I went back to Busolwe Hospital to visit, and I almost cried in my dream. I forgot how skinny the children were, how much need there is for doctors, teachers, money, and resources. I didn’t allow myself to see it that way when I was on the placement, to be […]
Jun
18
Weekend reflection
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | June 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
A couple days ago we bumped into an American Peace Corp volunteer shopping at the local supermarket that regularly visit. (Supermarkets in the towns are really just tiny convenience stores stocked up with basic things like sauce, water, school notebooks, and cheap candy. ) We learned that her name was Audrey, and she is staying […]
May
24
Boundaries
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
(May 22, 2011) In the most recent semester leading up to our placement, we had many conversations about the ethics of development work. Specifically, we went through several situations that could arise, and even role played to gauge our understanding and critical thinking skills. Despite how much preparation we had, it was definitely not the […]