It's hard to believe that I've been in Malawi for almost two years. All of the stereotypes, generalizations, what I think I knew, they're all gone. Replaced with new generalizations and stereotypes, but maybe a bit closer to the truth. Now I think I know different things, many are probably wrong and waiting to be replaced again. That's what experience does, I guess.
Malawi as a country in Africa. Malawi as a poor country in Africa. Malawi as a country trying to find its way, trying to overcome history, trying to overcome the inevitable and unchangeable momentum leading to the present reality. Much of the time skepticism and frustration. Sometimes hope and optimism. Drought. Flooding. Corruption. Courage. Life. Death. Beauty. Hope. Happiness.
In the last month of a six-month consultancy contract with UNICEF. Working in their child protection section as a child justice consultant. So much need, so many days filled with confusion about how to move forward. Mostly, though, I'm thankful for the opportunity and for the team I get to work with.
Baby Munro/Scheib should be here in the next 2-3 weeks. That will change everything again, won't it? Bring with her a different perspective and context about life, of course, right? Bring with her true hope and possibility and optimism, and fear and anxiety and renewed purpose. We are exactly where we are supposed to be. Soon she will be, too.
Malawi as a country in Africa. Malawi as a poor country in Africa. Malawi as a country trying to find its way, trying to overcome history, trying to overcome the inevitable and unchangeable momentum leading to the present reality. Much of the time skepticism and frustration. Sometimes hope and optimism. Drought. Flooding. Corruption. Courage. Life. Death. Beauty. Hope. Happiness.
In the last month of a six-month consultancy contract with UNICEF. Working in their child protection section as a child justice consultant. So much need, so many days filled with confusion about how to move forward. Mostly, though, I'm thankful for the opportunity and for the team I get to work with.
Baby Munro/Scheib should be here in the next 2-3 weeks. That will change everything again, won't it? Bring with her a different perspective and context about life, of course, right? Bring with her true hope and possibility and optimism, and fear and anxiety and renewed purpose. We are exactly where we are supposed to be. Soon she will be, too.
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