Well, I've been waiting since last February but I finally received my Peace Corps assignment- I leave for Mauritania, Africa on June 14th 2009. Mauritania is pretty much in the Sahara desert, northwestern Africa just under Morocco and above Senegal..
Once there, I'll spend 9 weeks in orientation, learning Arabic and most likely a few other native dialects, learning about the politics and government of Mauritania, and be given more information about exactly what it is I'll be doing.
So far, I know I'll be working with young girls and women and their struggle for independence. I'll be helping to support girls in getting a higher education and complete schooling, and as I understand, I'll be working with officials of the country, such as the Mayor of my town or village. As of yet I'm not sure which town I'll be finally placed in after my orientation but wherever it may be I can count on seeing many goats and camels
Anna, I am so excited for you and proud of you! You are someone many will admire, including me :)
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This is AWESOME!! Mauritania is one of the countries my sister could end up in as well. She leaves on her peace corps assignment in August.
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