Tomorrow is a big day. It's our first support group meeting. We announced it on the radio, posted flyers, handed out invitations, called people... if they don't show up it will be quite the disappointment. I think we'll get some turnout. We're not so much worried about quantity as we are quality. If five people come who are really interested in learning to sew, or help garden, I'll be ecstatic! We found a sewing teacher and even convinced the government to pay her from their annual HIV/AIDS action plan budget. It wasn't so hard considering the end of their fiscal year is March and they haven't even spent half their budget. We've ordered the sewing machines and some additional gardening equipment. On Friday, Jacob (Red Cross Volunteer-lives at Meameno Centre) and I planted carrots and red beets. Over the weekend the neighbor dog crapped on them. I guess that tells you what he thinks of our gardening abilities. It's also a good reminder that we must get our fence repaired. Anyway, wish us luck.
On another topic, the Tsumeb Women & Child Abuse Centre is looking at merging with us at Meameno. My Tate and Honourable Councillor Mr. Tobias suggested the idea to them last year. The reason for the merge is 1) We have no money and 2) They have no building. They are currently renting a space just down the road from us. Basically, if they agree to pay the utilities and make improvements on the grounds then we're going to invite them to move in. I'm excited to work together with them, but I am worried about our lack of space. It's going to be difficult to run both our programs out of the current building. They are drawing up plans now to build an additional building at the back of the premises. I don't foresee that being finished anytime soon meaning we'll be packed in like sardines for a while. We'll make the best of it.
The Cape Town pictures I promised... 
