Itatu update

It has come to my attention that some of you are disappointed in the use of the Itatu website for updates about my work here in Malawi. I have been told that some of you thought the posts were inteneded only for news of the orphans. I assumed that many of you would enjoy learning of what life is like for a “mzungu” here in Malawi. I assumed that would give you a better picture of where your donations have gone.

I have been asked if I have planted crops and built a building. For those who’ve been following my journey since the beginning you will recall that my previous manager was a thief and the day care was close to closing. As a result, I hired a new team to manage things. They are working hard to set things right. The previous manager left me with no option but to buy maize and beans for the year as planting is expensive. I have not planted crops, bought livestock or built any structures as of yet. I am being cautious about what I do with the money you have so generously donated.

I have been in Malawi for only two weeks. The day care is about a two hour drive from this city. As of yet I’ve not seen the children but I’ve spoken frequently to Azikiwe and I am confident that all is well.

Selfishly, I’ve spent these last two weeks trying to learn a new city, a new language, a new curriculum and a new way of life. I’ve been adjusting slowly and I apologize to those who feel I have not been forth coming with information about the orphans.

Thank you for reading,
Jennifer