The GIVE Family

I figure that I will be name dropping a ton, and probably at some point stop explaining how everyone is related to which projects. Here is a brief description of those near and dear to my GIVE experience

Maurice  

Maurice is the GIVE liaison within Kanyawegi. He has been incredibly involved with all the teams and all the projects that GIVE has undertaken. He runs the Bank single-handedly, and is an incredible sweetheart who really cares about his family, his community and all the GIVE travelers. I am very lucky to be working very closely with him this summer.

Graham

Graham is my other Economic Development team traveler. He's a big ol Torontonian who always always always wears flip-flops. We've worked together since the beginning of this whole experience, from Comm101 through to our attempts at fundraising all the way to our journey.


Check out Grahams Blog Here 

Liz

My Team Lead, she's been training us since September on how to approach the Bank and the community regarding all these changes. Also the founder of our little Bank back in 2007!

Safeena

Our Team Lead from last year, shes more involved with our fundraising team this year. Still the reason I was ever introduced to GIVE

Diane

One of the two travelers from 2011, she's been working with Graham and I this past year and helping us navigate all the changes that happened while she was on the ground. Also the greatest at providing really good advice for what to expect (such as how to pack, and what to expect)

Tom, Ceiledh and Elika

GIVE Economic Development fundraisers this year, as well as the managers of our social media presence. These guys rock!

Jen, Matt, and Jacky (and Liz)

The GIVE exec team, who have provided us all the pre-departure and cultural training. These are some of the original members, who have been back to the village several times. Many thanks and props to these guys!

As I get to know the other team members more, and as I begin to befriend the villagers, this list will grow. Stay tuned!