Ways you can get involved!

Hi Friends! I just wanted to let you know that there are several ways that you can help make this trip to Africa possible:

1.) Moral Support - Being so far from home, it would mean a lot to me to have a virtual community of "friendly faces."

Ways to give moral support:

• Read and comment on this blog. You should see a link at the bottom of the page inviting you to 'subscribe.' This will make it easier for you to keep informed about updates to the blog.
  
• Share it with any of your friends who might be interested in Africa, community development, etc.
• Pray. For starters, I could use prayer for the following (updates to follow):
  
• Smooth preparations- figuring out logistics, raising funds, getting mentally ready.
  
• Safety and health while traveling, especially an accepting stomach for the local food!
  
• Wisdom to do a good job, and an open heart and mind to adapt to the culture. Also for a quick brain to learn the language!
  

2.) Financial Support - I'm going to need to raise about $8,000-$10,000 to cover expenses for the year. Please consider supporting me at any level- $5, $50, or $500- every little bit will make a huge impact!

Ways to give financial support:

• Donate at the link on the right - this will come to me directly through PayPal.
• If you prefer not to give online, you can make a check payable to me and send it to: 91 Glenwood Rd, Somerville, MA 02145.
• This will cover expenses like airfare, insurance, visas, vaccinations, and in-country travel.
• For a tax deductible donation - make checks payable to the Foundation for Sustainable Development, and put my name in the memo line.
  
• Mail any checks to me at the address above. If you prefer to make an electronic donation through FSD, email me at tlwarmus@hotmail.com for instructions.
  
• This will go toward my program fee, which includes lodging, training, and a mini-grant to my host organization.
• Click OFTEN on the advertising links at the bottom of the blog- I accrue a little income with each click!
• Let me know if you're interested in donating directly to the local organization or to a specific project. Any extra funding that I am able to raise will go toward the work with the community.

Waybale!
(That's 'thank you' in Luganda. More to follow on the language!)