DevO Posted June 23, 2008 Report Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) Hey all, I just got news in today that I was chosen to do a CIDA internship in Kampala, Uganda!! The internship is organized through Mines Action Canada and the overseas host organization is Canadian Physicians for Aid & Relief (CPAR). I am ecstatic about it! CPAR are a small but very well organized NGO that does some really good work. I wrote a proposal for them earlier this year.. I'll be doing some mine action work (largely working with mine victims, helping them to create economic opportunities for themselves) and also working on some food security projects in rural areas. I'll be up in Ottawa in late-August for a week of training and then flying out! I will definitely keep in touch with tales of musical misadventures. Edited June 23, 2008 by Guest
AD Posted June 23, 2008 Report Posted June 23, 2008 awesome. i hear phish is playing there for new years!!
Ms Zimmy Posted June 23, 2008 Report Posted June 23, 2008 Wow, good luck. I know a few people who have been to Uganda...I hear Kampala is amazing. How long will you be there for?
Blane Posted June 23, 2008 Report Posted June 23, 2008 congrats Kev! Glad you got something. I'll be in and out of Africa a lot as of September, so keep in touch and maybe we'll see each other over there.
mark tonin Posted June 23, 2008 Report Posted June 23, 2008 Congrats KevO, and good luck! It sounds like it will be an incredible experience.Peace, Mark
phorbesie Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 congrats kevo! do you know how long you will be there for?
DevO Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks dudes! The contract is for 6 months, with possibility of staying on afterwards perhaps.
The D Funk Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 congrats kevo that is huge lots of luck and keep us all posted !
captainsunshine Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Wow! That sounds amazing.. Good luck on your new adventure!
can-o-phish Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Congrats Kev! Hey, Ian from the Sisters is from Uganda.Good luck!
AdamH Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Great show, and that's a great country to be in! Ugandans I have worked with seem to have an endless ability to smile.Is your training with CIL or with Mines Action?I'll PM my number and if you're free we can meet up for a beer in August.
backbacon Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Good for you, KevO. Sounds like quite an adventure!
DevO Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Posted June 24, 2008 Shain - If I have a couch, I will be glad to send an open invite! (that goes for everyone)Can'O - Cool I didn't know Ian was from Uganda. I'll definitely speak to him soon.Adam - sounds good! I believe my training is at the MAC office, not sure if there is a CIL component. I am going to see Dr. Mark Wise in a week or two by the way (who I believe is part of the CIL training).Thanks again all for the well wishes!
AdamH Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Mark Wise is VSO's medical adviser too. You can tell him I said hi!
kookycanooky Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 Just watch out for this guy: I think he goes by the name George Unduguduguengo. You do not want his cash prize monies. But seriously, congrats dude!
bouche Posted June 24, 2008 Report Posted June 24, 2008 i fully expect to be having dinner with Kev'O when he comes to Ottawa. I even drew a map up top there.
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