We've finally got a country... South Africa! We are slated to leave the 16th of July, which is right around the corner. We will spend two or three days on the East Coast (possibly in DC or Philadelphia) for a brief orientation, then we will be off on our journey. Once we reach South Africa, we will complete 8-10 weeks of Pre-Service Training (PST) with the rest of our Peace Corps class. Following this in-country training, we will be placed at our program site, where we will spend the next 24 months or so. We will not know our site location until after PST, but have reasonable indication that we will be in one of these three provinces: Northwest, Mpumalanga, or Limpopo.
We will learn more about our exact projects as we go along, but here's what we know, at this point: Ben will be placed as an Instructional Coach for primary schools. Susie will be working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) to further develop HIV/AIDS services.
Exciting times await, but for now we must do much work in preparation for the adventure that is to come! Stay tuned...
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We will be serving as Peace Corps Volunteers in South Africa from July 2007-September 2009. We will update this blog to share with you our experiences. Please note that all content herein is our own and does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Peace Corps. Enjoy!
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Susie and Benjamin Barr-Wilson, PCV
PO Box 637
Abbot's Poort 0608
South Africa
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PO Box 637
Abbot's Poort 0608
South Africa
If you write "Educational Supplies," "Religious Materials," or "Used Supplies," on a package, it will go quickly and have a better chance of reaching its destination. Also, if you write as low an estimated value as possible on the package, our receiving charges will be less. Thank you for thinking of us!
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10 comments:
Hi Ben, Thanks for your update. I am trying to let you know that I read it. Love, Mom
I'll be "staying tuned" as well!
Good luck with the Peace Corps...I am sure you will plant many many seeds for the future.
Hello! Just set up my blog account. We love you and will want to be updated and we will let you know what is going on here!! Love, Mom in Prosser
Just linked over to you guys. It was good to see you yesterday. Have a great trip!
Hey, I found your blog! Blessings as you pack and get ready to go!
I miss you already and you haven't even left yet! :( But, I'm working on a scrap book for both of you, and Susie, I'll send you the pictures of paragliding soon. Your pictures were great! Thanks! I wish you both the very best! I can't wait to hear all about your wonderful adventures and visit you... if you'll have me! Keep in touch!
You are in our prayers
ps. the ones who gave you drums!!
at your going away party
Hi Ben. We were so sad to miss your call. How about using one of our cell phones? I am keeping mine on at all times!!! I keep thinking of what you are doing and checking "your time". I am getting pretty good at figuring out what time it is 9 hours ahead of us. I love you, Mom
Hi Ben and Susie, Thanks for your blog update. It is wonderful. Such fun to see Susie and the beer. We are posting the blog pgs. at church for all to read. Yesterday we had lunch with the USGS and they all wanted to hear about you! Keep safe and happy. Love, Mom
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