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Yesterday we started some test surveys with a few families of the students from HAC. Cultural sensitivity was a big issue as well me not knowing the language. So, we re-grouped and came up with a new survey and a new plan that we're going to try today.
Last night after dinner and some exciting games of Go Fish, we headed to a local restaurant/bar/club for a going away party for 2 of the volunteers. It's funny, even in Haiti, I can't walk into a bar and not think about work.
Haiti is so different, yet so similar to India. Both offer a rich environment to learn in, but the priorities of the people and the government are completely different. This experience of living amongst fellow volunteers, all of whom have the education and the desire to make a difference, has been incredibly inspiring. There are people here from all over the US, some Haitian ancestry, some not; a young lady from Ireland that lives in Toronto; a family of 3 from Canada who are very involved with HAC.
Off to eat some lunch and then head out to do some more test surveys.
Last night after dinner and some exciting games of Go Fish, we headed to a local restaurant/bar/club for a going away party for 2 of the volunteers. It's funny, even in Haiti, I can't walk into a bar and not think about work.
Haiti is so different, yet so similar to India. Both offer a rich environment to learn in, but the priorities of the people and the government are completely different. This experience of living amongst fellow volunteers, all of whom have the education and the desire to make a difference, has been incredibly inspiring. There are people here from all over the US, some Haitian ancestry, some not; a young lady from Ireland that lives in Toronto; a family of 3 from Canada who are very involved with HAC.
Off to eat some lunch and then head out to do some more test surveys.
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