On Wednesday, I finally had my interview with the Masaka site team. These are the people who will be supporting me during my time in Uganda and are in charge of my placement (both NGO and homestay). After five minutes of being continuously cut off (two countries with terrible internet do not make for a smooth Skype call), I finally called their office and we spoke via phone which went much more smoothly.
They inquired about the usual information (medical issues, food preferences, motivations, etc) and I think it went quite well. They asked me to explain what challenges I anticipate, how I'll feel working in a new cultural environment, what I know about development, and what skills I bring to the table. They were good questions and really made me think about the answers.
The next step now is for them to match my interests and skills and responses to a host organization. I'm hoping for The AIDS Support Organization (TASO). It's one of the larger NGOs they work with and the organization has a lot of different avenues that it covers regarding AIDS. I'm not so interested in the 'health' side (taking blood samples, etc); rather I'd love to be involved in AIDS education and awareness, community development helping orphans or families affected, and outreach programs. Once an organization has been selected for me, they will also pair me with a host family close to where I'll work. I'm very excited to find out where I'll be and who my 'new family' will be!
They inquired about the usual information (medical issues, food preferences, motivations, etc) and I think it went quite well. They asked me to explain what challenges I anticipate, how I'll feel working in a new cultural environment, what I know about development, and what skills I bring to the table. They were good questions and really made me think about the answers.
The next step now is for them to match my interests and skills and responses to a host organization. I'm hoping for The AIDS Support Organization (TASO). It's one of the larger NGOs they work with and the organization has a lot of different avenues that it covers regarding AIDS. I'm not so interested in the 'health' side (taking blood samples, etc); rather I'd love to be involved in AIDS education and awareness, community development helping orphans or families affected, and outreach programs. Once an organization has been selected for me, they will also pair me with a host family close to where I'll work. I'm very excited to find out where I'll be and who my 'new family' will be!
Its really Great,idea,am also Called Peace Benson and i work With PACE as a data Clerk,i really like you interest in AIDS Education since PACE is also an organization PACE(Programme for Accessible health, Communication and Education) is a local non-governmental organisation that implements programs aligned to the ministry of health in the health areas of HIV/AIDS,Malaria, child health and reproductive health.Actually am also on Couchsurfing and i read your idea and it sounded interesting,you can follow me up on FACEBOOK:USERNAME:Heaven Sent,and COUCHSURFING:USERNAME:Sandra Betina Peace,or email:peacepark56@gmail.com,contact:+256705464601.Wish you the best when in Uganda.
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