Me going to Africa

Okay, in this map of Africa I am travelling to Kampala,Uganda.It is amazing how things have unfolded and after meeting with Judith here in Montreal we decided to work within her school.
I'm off very soon ,Feb 4th, and am excited and nervous.The journey is pretty long .I leave on the Monday but arrive on the Wed. but half the journey will be done with Drew.He is a dancer that studied at the Julliard.NYC.

The purpose of Drew and I going before the others in July/Aug.is to set up things.Talk to people we will be working alongside and see what the best things to start.We are also going to hook up with a branch of the African Children's choir and see if we can do something together.
Below is some info. about the project etc. for those who aren't sure why I am going.
This is my first time having a blog so please bear with me.

Thanks Sue

"emerge’s Red Hippo Arts Project has as its goal, bringing the arts into the lives of impoverished children who don't have an outlet to explore their creativity and emotions in a healthy way. We believe that the arts are a therapeutic release from the pressures of the world, and bringing the arts to children who contend with the daily struggles of poverty will not only help their mental state of mind, but also bring healing to their souls and a renewed spirit in their lives.

The Red Hippo Arts Project will be partnering with the In Need Home Foundation in Kampala, Uganda, working with the children and youth that cared for by the In Need Home. All of these children are orphans, either living in the refugee camp known as Namuwongo, or a slum housing location known as Nsambya. The In Need Home Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in Uganda, providing services to the needy within Kampala. The focus of In Need Home is primarily on the women and children of Namuwongo and the youth of Nsambya."

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