I met with Prof Khoza and Rachel today. Racheal is also working on her doctorate and asked me to help with obtaining more background literature. I hope I can help her... She wants to develop a model for the concept "dialogue", which is the term she is using to describe the process of communication between teens and their parents and teachers regarding sexual health.
As far as SANPAD project (this is the organization that funds the TB project we are working on at UNIVEN)...it looks like the next three weeks will be busy. We are planning a workshop next week...then the next week Prof Khoza wants to do pilot data collection...then the enxt week the project's other principle investigator will be in town so we are planning out time with him. I hope I can fulfill the expectations everyone seems to have of me...I'm meeting with one of the master students to help her iwth her literature review and writing style.
Okay, I am getting ready to go for the night...just wanted to take advantage of having a fast internet connection (it is wise to use the internet before 10am and after 5pm...any other time it takes quite a long time to get anything done).
love ya
Ramona
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Hi Ramona,
Sounds like there is no wasting of time! You're busy from the jump. You'll be a great help to your colleagues...don't worry. I have learned from my experience of volunteering/working with Africans, that what I considered as help (from a Western perspective) was a lot different from what they considered as help. Help to them was just that...help. It didn't mean coming up with all the answers, results, programs,etc. (it was hard not applying this pressure onto myself), but just being there to assist, support, share and offer any knowledge you may have.
Love and Blessings,
Tameka
Good luck Ramona--I can't wait to read about your journey!
-Sandi
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