Contemplating the journey ahead
Greetings from sunny Cristino. I have just returned from spending Christmas with my family in Slovakia and I am now very happy to be back in Brazil.
This is my my forth year as a volunteer. I never expected to stay so long ! I first came in 2010 for a year as a volunteer, but got to thinking that one year was not enough and that it would be nice to continue living in Cristino for a while. I’ve had that thought a few times since!
During my time here I’ve learnt to speak Portuguese, met lots of interesting people, visited many places, taught English in a variety of situations and helped to organise group visits from England.
But now I am ready to face new challenges. One of these is my new and exciting role as Micro Finance Co-ordinator. Martina (another volunteer) is going to help me and already we have identified some possible projects which I will tell you more about in my next post.
Hi Martin
Good just to acknowledge you Friday during your skype with Margaret.
It is amazing that 4 years have gone since your brief in Chipping.
In between we have met in Cristino and Iguazau ( Argentina) that last visit you made especially intresting for us.
Anyway thanks for all the good work and good luck with micro finance management.
Posted by David:
Dear Martin, Im so glad you have taken the new roll as coordinator, and look forward to further developments. VinB is taking a big leap forward with micro finance options and the trustees look forward to feedback with your help. Best wishes in your further year as a volunteer.
Best wishes from David.
Hi Keith and David,
Thanks for your wishes. I’ll do my best to support the micro finance initiative this year. Will keep you updated.
Martin