Stop and Have a Coconut

Posted on September 25th 2017
By: Eli Hugghis, AgriCorps Fellow 2017/18

I was awakened from my Sunday afternoon nap by a call from my caretaker, Aki. He informed me that I am to meet him at his home immediately because in less than 30 minutes, we are to meet with the chief of Akwadum! Still disoriented from my nap, I jumped out of bed, heart racing, […]

A growing process.

Posted on August 3rd 2017
By: Jordan Byrd, AgriCorps Fellow 2016-17

In this line of work, it can be difficult to measure what your work is actually supposed to be. You get dropped off in a village and despite your preparation, you have no idea what you’re doing. In addition, you are expected to create some measurable outcome when realistically there are very few ways to […]