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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps: A Couple of Interesting Interactions w/ My Friend's Family
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps. Tuesday, February 9, 2010. A Couple of Interesting Interactions w/ My Friend's Family. I know that the locals do not care how I sit or move; I think they just figure I am ignorant and let it slide. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I'm a Peace Corps Volunteer in Burkina Faso, Africa. I graduated about a year ago from Emory in International Political Economy and Economics. I will posting pictures and stories about my adventures here. Map of Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps: Family Planning Bike-a-thon--Pedal for a Brighter Future!
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps. Saturday, March 6, 2010. Family Planning Bike-a-thon- Pedal for a Brighter Future! The women said the elders said so. I was then like, “But why is it tradition? I do not do something unless there is a rationale behind doing it. What happens to the women’s body that she cannot breastfeed while she is pregnant? Where and how do I even begin? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Map of Burkina Faso. I am a Busy Bee!
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From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People: January 2010
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From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People. Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Water Water Ev- Uh.Where? Can you imagine having to leave your house to collect water? This is not faucet-from-your-home water. This is 4 faucets that are being strategically placed in village to accommodate as many villagers as possible. Thankfully, one is being placed within 300m of my house, making this water endeavor far easier. Posted by Amanda Cassiday. Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Links to this post. The view...
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From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People: March 2010
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From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People. Monday, March 1, 2010. Posted by Amanda Cassiday. Monday, March 01, 2010. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I am a recent JMU Alum who is currently embarking on a two-year journey in Burkina Faso for the Peace Corps. The purpose of this blog is to detail the joys, challenges, embarrassments and cultural exchanges I will make a long the way. View my complete profile. Send Me Letters and Goodies! Amanda Cassiday, PCV. My Wish List :).
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From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People: April 2009
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From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People. Wednesday, April 15, 2009. A Lot of Blood, Sweat and Tears This Past Week. This is how I spent the eve of my 6 month anniversary in Burkina Faso:. And how can the affectation of more staff be justified when not enough people go to the CSPS? So, in honor of my first 6 months here, I would like to make a list of all the challenges I have so far endured:. I have (consistently) gone without running water and electricity. I am dealing with the strug...
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cogitations: Guest Post 2: Ya Soma - Our Visit to Ilana in Burkina Faso - and Bissighin
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Monday, May 31, 2010. Guest Post 2: Ya Soma - Our Visit to Ilana in Burkina Faso - and Bissighin. By Ken Cliffer, Ilana's Abba (father, Ilana Baba), with. Guest guest comments by Nicki Cliffer, Ilana's mother (Ilana Ma). S ours now; she belongs to us. S what people in Bissighin,. Where Ilana is serving, said when they met us, Ilana. S parents. Their appreciation and pride in what she. S doing to help them is clear and deep. S doing for us,. Ilana is clearly making a positive difference in their lives.
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps: July 2010
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps. Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Experiencing the Ninth Circle of Hell. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I'm a Peace Corps Volunteer in Burkina Faso, Africa. I graduated about a year ago from Emory in International Political Economy and Economics. I will posting pictures and stories about my adventures here. View my complete profile. Map of Burkina Faso. Burkina Bound: Adventures in the Peace Corps. From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People.
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps: I am a Busy Bee!!
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps. Saturday, March 6, 2010. I am a Busy Bee! There is more than one way have to sex? Everyone approaches me to buy tickets. I feel like the most popular person in the village; it’s great! Going to open of the raffle to the men. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Map of Burkina Faso. Burkina Bound: Adventures in the Peace Corps. From the Land of the Free to the Land of the Upright People. A Picture Says 1,000 Words. So Let's Paint!
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps: December 2008
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps. Thursday, December 25, 2008. International Life of Mystery- Revealed. I leave for site tomorrow! So I have been in Burkina for the past ten weeks but most of you do not know what I have been doing. And while it is fun to live an international life of mystery, it is more fun to share it. Hence, I guess I should explain. Where to start? Thursday, December 18, 2008. Happy Kill the Native Americans and Steal Their Turkeys Day.One Month Late. I leave for site in...
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps: November 2008
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Burkina Faso Bound: My Life in the Peace Corps. Friday, November 21, 2008. The Necessities: Food and Sleep. The food. Oh, the food. Well there’s carbs, carbs, and more carbs. Since coming to Burkina Faso, I think about food. A LOT! I Run In Circles. A Typical Day In Training (In Village). A Typical Day in Training (In village). 5:30-5:45: Crawl out of bed. I am usually up before then as explained in my sleep blog. I will usually hear my host mom sweep my courtyard around this time. And bath tub. In B...