I have been accepted into a Community Health and Economic Development program in Uganda, specializing in water and sanitation. My description of service (DOS) lists a variety of projects I could be working on, including malaria prevention, hygiene education, water and sanitation projects and education, HIV/AIDS assistance and education, to name a few.
Pre-Service Training starts on August 2 in Philadelphia, and I leave for Uganda on August 4. Yes, I am scared, but also look forward to the challenges, rewards, and personal growth that will come of 27 months of living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Matthew Kuhl
PO BOX 386
Fort Portal, Uganda
(new address)
Some tips:
2) Keep packages smallish and send padded envelopes when possible
3) Don't be overly descriptive on the customs forms. DVDs can be "educational material," and foodstuffs can be "nutritional goods." Reduce the temptation for someone to open it
4) Mail takes a minimum of 3 weeks to reach me, packages 1-2 months
5) Number all your letters so I know I've received them all
6) Do not send valuables/money, even if you need to bribe customs. I'll do that on my end
7) If you're creative, but a cross or bible verse on it. There are a lot of missionaries in Africa, so it may reduce the temptation to look inside any envelopes
Blessing the rains down in Africa
What Time is it in Kampala?
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About Me
- Matt Kuhl
- Pacific Northwest, DC and WA, United States
- From Portland, OR, currently in Uganda with the Peace Corps
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Matthew Kuhl
PO BOX 386
Fort Portal, Uganda
(new address)
Some tips:
2) Keep packages smallish and send padded envelopes when possible
3) Don't be overly descriptive on the customs forms. DVDs can be "educational material," and foodstuffs can be "nutritional goods." Reduce the temptation for someone to open it
4) Mail takes a minimum of 3 weeks to reach me, packages 1-2 months
5) Number all your letters so I know I've received them all
6) Do not send valuables/money, even if you need to bribe customs. I'll do that on my end
7) If you're creative, but a cross or bible verse on it. There are a lot of missionaries in Africa, so it may reduce the temptation to look inside any envelopes
Disclaimer
The contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. Government or Peace Corps.
6 comments:
Hey Matt,
My name is Erin, I just found out today that I will be going with you.
Yay Erin! Join our facebook group - Peace Corps: Uganda (August 2009)
Yay Matt! I'm excited and proud of you! Are you headed back here one last time before you're off???
Hello Matt,
Fun reading your blog.
I am the mom of RPCV from Uganda. You have to remember lot of accronames durring your first 3 months of traing in Kampala. Have a wondeful 27 months.
Don't be too nervous. Good luck and know that you will help a lot of people.
QN.
Congratulations Matt! You will have the time of your life and make so many great memories there but most importantly have an impact on the world, yeah! We will miss you, let me know if you come back to the Seattle area before leaving :)
Sally
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