only two more weeks

time is going fast and my stay in Uganda is almost over. I'm going to be sad when i have to say good bye to all the wonderful people i have become friends with. having the chance to do the last part of my schooling in Uganda is something that i will never forget. i have learned a great deal from my practicums and feel that i am learning skills that i can use when i start working in he field.

TASO
TASO has been a great place to work because the people are so nice and willing to help me in my learning. i went to the taso monthly meeting that took place on Friday for 6 hours. the meeting is long because they have to talk about all departments in taso and how they can make it better. it was another opportunity for me to see how they improve the service for HIV/AIDS clients at TASO. the also ask clients to write down how well they think TASO services are to see what areas are good and what areas need work.

most of the week i spend doing field work. i go with one other social worker and visit clients. i feel i learn the most when I'm doing outreach because it is hands on work. i have a chance to build relationships with the clients. this week i went to the field three days. every day week drive for about one hour on a bike. a lot of the people are very sick because they live aways from the centre and are not able to get treatment they need. the only time the clients see a doctor is when TASO comes to their village. i wish i could share some of the counselling stories with you but it is confidential. i enjoy go to the clients house because i get a better understanding of their situation and what is need to work with the client. over all taso has been great.

school
the school is very slow and for the most part i am teaching computer class. this week i will be teaching the teachers how to use computers because they have never used them. maegan and i are also working with the three girls Douglas has sponsored. they are going to start a support group. the support group will be once a week on a sat for one hour. we are working with them to teach some counselling skill so the are able to understand the meaning of a support group. the three girls want to be social workers when they are done school and we know it will be good for their learning. we will also be keeping in contact with the girls once in Canada.

tsion