And my next adventure: The Fourth Estate!

My passion for Uganda began four years ago when I watched the Invisible Children Documentary at a student council conference.  It was then that I knew I was called to Uganda, to stand up for a country suffering from the longest running war in Africa.  Since that fateful day I watched the video, I have continually supported this organization and all the work they do.  I have also participated in different events Invisible Children has hosted to raise awareness of the cause to the public, as well as meet with my U.S. Representatives and Senators to sign The LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act which President Obama signed May 24, 2010.  This past spring I was able to live and study in Uganda for four months and my love for East Africa and its people have just grown stronger.

And now.... I am a member of The Fourth Estate

There are 4 educational tracks we can choose/be placed in and I am officially in the Developers track.  My group will be lead by the Adam Fink, the Invisible Children's Missions Director so we will be talking about what nonprofits look like on the ground.  We will be focusing on sustainability, working with local and international governments, and the whole programming side of nonprofits - which is exactly what I want to do with my the rest of my life!

As followers of my blog, I am asking for your support (again!).  

 The most important way you can support me is through prayer.  Pray that fruitful decisions and great knowledge will be gained from this conference.  Also if you would join me in praying for Uganda and East Africa as they are still being tormented by rebel forces and child abductions. 

The second way you can support me is financially.  The cost of the trip is $425 (includes 3 nights at USD, 3 meals a day, and resource materials) plus a plane ticket around $500.  Any contribution you can make is greatly appreciated!  You can send checks payable to me, at my home address (11 Sunset rd, Ashland, MA 01721), to help fray the cost of this unique opportunity.

Thank you so much for your all of your support past and present, and I can't wait to tell you all about it when I get home!