Gambella Update

We wanted to get an update out to everyone, to let you know where things stand with Gambella.

The money that we raised (over $2500, WOW!!!) has been wired to the Gambella project account, and is all ready for purchasing animals once the conditions are right. 

However, the night raids have been continuing.  Thankfully, there have not been any more human deaths since the attack in July, although animals are still being stolen.

According to Habiba (one of the TCD workers in Gambella—pictured at right), the local government is getting more and more involved, so hopefully things will return to normal soon, so that we can purchase the animals to get the animal loan system in place.

I have been reminded that things in Africa do not happen as quickly as we Americans are accustomed to.  In fact, there is even a saying in Africa, that conveys this very message—TIA (This is Africa)—the phrase is a way to remind you that things will happen at the pace they happen, not necessarily the pace we would like them to happen.