by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 12, 2006 | 2006 Field Journal
There really are no words to describe the last thirteen days…hopeful, heartfelt, challenging, surprising, awe inspiring, tearful,joyous. We’re heading home (currently somewhere over Greenland) after a sometimes frenetic but very fruitful time in Arusha. This has been...
by Jody Casserly, LCSW | Feb 10, 2006 | 2006 Field Journal
Back from our safari safe and sound. More than I can say for the cape bufallo and the zebra being enjoyed by the lions of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, however! We’re saying goodbye (kwaheri) to Arusha today. Everyone’s a bit quiet, and, for some, the tears...
by Jody Casserly, LCSW | Feb 5, 2006 | 2006 Field Journal
We all talk about the people and the hope and the spirit. In addition to the amazing people of Arusha, I have been facinated with how American pop culture is alive and well throughout the town. So many bars with American names (The Hollywood Bar, Moonlight Bar, Las...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 5, 2006 | 2006 Field Journal
Hello Everyone, One again I find myself back in Arusha, East Africa. This has actually been my fourth trip and I have to say that I am very happy to say that there has been such a huge change in the care of patients living with HIV/AIDS. We have met many of our old...
by Jody Casserly, LCSW | Feb 4, 2006 | 2006 Field Journal
So, my entry the other day got cut short! Not used to being limited to my time on the computer, when my 30 minutes was up, IT WAS REALLY UP! Anyway, I just wanted to add that seeing the Tumiani group return to Upone was one of the highlights of my week! The connection...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 4, 2006 | 2006 Field Journal
I sit on the porch of my thatched roof bungalow, close my eyes and listen. The sounds are distinct and yet they seem to merge into one harmonious sympohony. I hear a multitude of bird calls, shrill whistles, small chirps, loud caws, and deep throaty gurgles. Nearby...
