This past Saturday was World AIDS Day 2007!!! It was quite exciting to be in Tanzania as there were many events going on in Moshi. There was a march where all of the organizations in area who deal with AIDS participated along with anyone else who wanted to walk. The march ended in a small town just outside of moshi and where it finished there was a large circle of people, tents, signs, and organizations. There were then many different music and drama performances about HIV/AIDS and the stigma attached with it here. There are rumors about how one can contract HIV/AIDS, what happens to a person when they have AIDS, and more in Moshi and the surrounding areas. Because many people do not have access to magazines, television, radio, and other such things, is is sometimes difficult to fully learn about the virus. Some people believe that you can contract HIV from sharing a toilet seat. Sometimes, not all time, a person may be kicked out of their house if they have HIV. That is why World AIDS day 2007 in Moshi was great. There was even a center set up at the rally to test people for HIV/AIDS and counsel them for free. Tow other volunteers and I also got tested. It was quite scary but we were all negative but many of the locals really appreciated it. I hope it set a good example for some. Overall it was a great day!!!

Last week i also went to Newlands Orphanage for a day and the boys dorms are complete!!!!! I can't wait to post photos. I don't have enough time right now so sadly I will have to wait to post pictures till December 17th. they really do look great and all of the boys are very very very happy.

I went to the Nursery school that I have helped out at for the last time yesterday. It was sad leaving but I was so happy about how far the school and children have progressed. I'm not sure if I told you but I used some of my own fun to hire a local teacher and the teacher has been doing great. Much better than I was. haha. It helps that she knows Swahili and english. My swahili isn't at the point where I can teach it. anyway. It was sad to leave the school but I know that the children are doing great and more volunteers are coming in January to help out!

Now I must be leaving. I'm off to rwanda tomorrow. Thanks for reading!!!

BYe!