MEGAN ON THE RUN

Another school year begins . . .

Well, I made it through Ramadan relatively unharmed. It was a long month and I have to admit, I had my days when fasting just didn’t happen. But, it was a good experience and I am glad I gave it a try. So, with that being said, it’s back to work. I am really excited about my work schedule this upcoming school year. The people of Sidi Allal Bahraoui are finally figuring out what the hell the strange American is doing in their town. I will still be working at the Dar Chebab (Youth Center) teaching English. I am also working at the Nedi Niswi (Women’s Center) teaching English and aerobics. However, the most exciting addition is the fact that I have become a preschool teacher. Who would have thunk it! Anyways, starting next week I will be teaching English and fitness to kids ranging from 3-7. I am kinda nervous, but kids are forgiving and I hope will be patient with my new found career. I am also working on a couple of projects for the upcoming months. In December, I am having a doctor speak at the youth center about AIDS. He will hold a question and answer session and I plan to hand out information and red ribbons. AIDS is a very sensitive topic here and often times is not even addressed. I hope this open forum will give everyone the opportunity to educate themselves without feeling embarrassed. Also, in the spring, I am working with another volunteer to have a health fair for girls. I envision this fair being a day for the mind, body and soul. I want to provide these girls with basic health information, but also empower them. For example, I want to have university applications available and someone to help explain how to apply. I also want to have a strong and independent woman speak. I simply want to show these girls that dropping out of school, getting married young and having babies is not the only way to live. So, that’s what I am doing over here. I will keep you posted and will let you know how my new days of preschool teaching goes. Yikes!

posted by MeganontheRun @ 8:00 AM