Nate started work this week! It has been going well so far. He is enjoying working with his staff and getting the hang of things around the office. He loves his office (more than home probably) because it has an air conditioner! haha He is having to get used to the on again and off again and not so good anyways internet connection. It makes it hard to do work at times. Allie will begin teaching her first English class on Friday. The staff seem excited about it and she is definitely looking forward to getting to know the staff better. We went to see our first microfinance group meeting today! We went with Chancy, a loan officer, and he was a wonderful host. Thankfully Chancy spoke English so he could help us understand everything that was going on. We got to sit and watch him conduct 3 meetings using the 5 W's method. The meeting goes through 5 steps...Welcome, Worship, Word, Work, and Wrap-up. We also got to practice our French a lot by talking to the clients asking them about their business, their families, and Brazza. Allie met a women that wants to do an interview with her. HOPE has asked Allie to also interview clients to find out their stories and take pictures of their business to use in marketing and development back in the states. She will be going back with Chancy next Wednesday to the meeting to meet with the women.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends! We are very thankful for you.
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