settling in

so i am getting settled into my new home and have found an apartment to live in. yipeee! it is very exciting to have my own space yet still be around lots of people. i live above a family and next to the sister of the father of that family and below a brother and sister-in-law, it is quite the family compound so there is never lacking anyone to chat with! the neighbor kids are always wanting to chat or play or do something; like look at my stuff!

i am also trying to figure out what exactly i will be doing here for the next two years. i will be working in the planning office and the women´s office. the women here are trying to gain recognition for the work of raising and supporting a family, as well as learning their human rights and trying to start projects in their communities. hard work for them, and especially hard work in such a machismo culture!