Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Stepping Back

One of the things many of us on the BLOOM Africa team love the most about Lesotho is the fresh perspective it brings to our own lives.  Visiting our friends and the communities we work with at Leratong, in Roma and Ramabanta, often leaves us with a renewed sense of purpose for how to contribute to a community, a greater appreciation for the small things in life, and a realization of what matters-our relationships with each other.  it is the ability to step back and see a big picture that attracts us to our work with the communities in Lesotho.

And it is in that spirit that i am heading off on a new adventure, to serve two years in the Peace Corps in Botswana, Southern Africa.  I will be serving as a local government capacity building volunteer as part of a larger HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Initiative.

In light of my commitment to the Peace Corps, I have decided to take a step back from the BLOOM Africa Board of Directors.  It has been a true pleasure getting to know the members of the BLOOM Africa team and their many supporters.  I will continue to support BLOOM, both here and in Lesotho, as much as possible and look forward to sharing my experiences with everyone!

Ka Khotso,

Erika

Erika has served as a Board of Director since 2012.  She will continue to provide her skills & expertise to BLOOM Africa in an advisory capacity. 

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