Blog from Jada and Matt. Photos from the Overseas Educators Hello friends and family! Reporting from SNEC- Special Needs Education Center- 30 kilometers outside of Kabale. It’s hard to believe we’re almost 3 weeks into our 3 month adventure!
After a fun weekend rafting on the Nile, we bussed to Kampala, and on Monday morning, embarked on a 9 hour bus ride to Kabale. As we prepared for our long… Read More
From Aiden Blood Greetings from the town of Kabale. I am going to tell you about my experiences in Jinja and Kampala.
We stayed at the Nalubale River Rafting Camp ventured into Jinja for the afternoon. While walking on the street someone offered me a piece of his chicken; I didn’t want to be rude and turn it down so I ate it. After thanking him, I went back to… Read More
We received this sweet handwritten update from the Nkula crew along with a few fantastic photos. After their orientation in Entebbe, they headed to the Rhino Conservation Center where they are learning all about conservation and biology in East Africa. The reports are that the crew is all healthy and happy and loving their time! In case you have trouble reading the handwriting or the picture, here’s a transcription: Greetings … Read More
Hi friends and family of the Nkula crew,
I’ve heard from the Overseas Educators that orientation in Entebbe was fantastic! All of the students have been getting to learn a lot about each other as well as spend time discovering the sights and sounds of Uganda.
They have so far spent time at their backpacker’s hostel learning about the program, about cultural “do’s and don’ts,” creating group agreements, and playing… Read More
Good afternoon friends and family of the Nkula crew.
We’ve received word from Mary and Adam that the Nkula crew has safely arrived in Entebbe, Uganda. They are on their way to the hostel where they will get some sleep and rest before orientation begins tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for your support!… Read More
We’ve just received word from Mary and Adam that the entire Nkula crew is now together in Amsterdam! They are a little sleepy after their trans-Atlantic journey, but excited to be all together and about to board their plane to Uganda.
Stay posted for more over the coming days as they dive into their East African adventures.… Read More
Good afternoon families and fans of the Fall 2016 Nkula group!
The first half of the Nkula group has successfully reunited in the San Fran airport and is currently boarding their plane for Amsterdam. Everyone is in good spirits, and excited to meet the remaining five students in Amsterdam before heading on to Uganda. Stay tuned for more updates and we wish them smooth journeys!
Avy & the Carpe Diem… Read More
Mary and Adam here from Nkula 2016! The last week has seen all the Carpe Diem Overseas Educators gathered in Portland for the annual Fall Training. We have been busy preparing for the incredible semester ahead, and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our East Africa students!
We feel recharged after spending several nights camping at the serene Milo Mciver State Park. While there, the entire Carpe Diem crew prepared… Read More
Nkula is on the way home!
Brooke and Jonathan just let me know that the group passed smoothly through security and are about to board their outbound flights. Here at HQ we are so grateful to the families and friends of the Nkula students for their ongoing support, and especially grateful to Brooke, Jonathan, and each of the students for such a successful semester.
Please enjoy this final note from… Read More
Dear Family and Friends,
This past week, we have been on Zanzibar in Stonetown. When we arrived here, we went to see the historic slave market. That was very tough because the slaves were kept in horrible conditions. They were kept in this small room, waiting to be auctioned off.
The same day, we went on a spice tour as well! Everything we touched was edible. It was a kid’s… Read More
How does time fly by so quickly? Our last big project this semester was a week spent at the Baobab Home, just outside the beach town of Bagamoyo. We got the opportunity to help build a new classroom for the primary school there and we enjoyed our time going in to read and teach with different grade levels. One of the most memorable days we had was our Tanzanian Thanksgiving.… Read More
The two bus rides were fun, however the real fun began the next day with a trip to the Amboni Caves. There were many cool things inside the caves including a chamber where a man hid during the Maji Maji rebellion. There was also a statue of Mary, a map of Africa and a natural mosque all made out of stone. The next day we went traditional fishing with local… Read More
Mambo warafiki na familia! What an amazing three months I have spent here in Mama Africa. I have had both an intense and a beautiful internal and external journey. While I have not yet been able to fully process and reflect on the lessons I have learned here, I can say that there have been immeasurable changes, both tangible and nontangible, that I have experienced in myself. I truly would… Read More
Please be warned, my inner poet is not all I have dreamed for it to be, but I really want to put out good vibes to all of the people who have helped me get where I am today. This includes people who are both pre-Carpe in the U.S. and all of the wonderful souls who I have met along the way. I want to thank everyone from all of… Read More
Thank you to all my family members who have done so much to put me where I am today. I couldn’t have done it without all the love and support you guys have given me in the months leading up to his amazing journey. I wish I could be home to celebrate the holidays and give thanks for everything you all have done for me over the years. Although we’re… Read More
First off I would like to thank my parents John and Susan as well as my sister Marge, for helping to shape the person I have become today, I’d also like to thank my grandparents Idea, Joe, Jim and Eileen for teaching me all the things a grandparent must teach a grandchild, also I’d like to thank all my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, for everything they have done for me… Read More
From Eliza:
Mambo! Eliza Jones here reporting live from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. There are so many people that I have to thank that got me here today, my main influence has definitely been my family. Thank you so much for making me the lady i am today and supporting my expensive decision to take this year off. Also supporting every decision i have ever made really, i owe everything to yall… Read More
Dear Family and Friends,
I had a wonderful time in East Africa. I have met amazing wonder people on this trip. Everybody who I met on this trip has touched my heart in so many ways.
I want to give a big shout to my mom for making this trip possible for me to go! Your support has been amazing while I have been gone! Thank you for being on… Read More
