Request from the Rev. Michael Kinman for a new EGR program
This is a new project that Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation is
undertaking. It comes out of lots of requests we get (mostly from
younger people) who are interested in traveling in the developing world,
or who are already planning on going but need connections/help. If you could circulate this to anyone you know (particularly youth/young
adults) who have traveled in the developing world and encourage them to
sign up, that would be GREAT. (And, of course, do it yourself if
it applies to you!). Have you traveled or worked ... even for a short time ... in the
developing world? Are you willing to share what you learned ... from helpful tips to
profound experiences ... with other young people wanting to do the same
thing? Then sign up to be an EGR mission mentor! Here's the scoop: We get lots of requests from young people who want to do short- or
long-term MDG work around the world but don't know where to start. This
initiative will create a database of "mission mentors" they can contact
for advice, experience and anything else to help them out -- both in
terms of location and type of mission. Interested? Here's what you do: *You send us (email me at MKinman@gmail.com) information about
-where in the developing world you have traveled/lived/work
-when you were there
-what kind of work you did/organizations you worked with
-email address *We will create an online map where people can click on a country or
search by keyword (e.g. AIDS orphans) and insert your information into it. *When your experiences match someone's queries ... you'll get an email
from them and have the wonderful opportunity to pass on what you've
learned -- and maybe make a friend. Questions? Message me or email me (MKinman@gmail.com). Feel free to pass
this invitation on to everyone you know who can participate. We'll let
you know when the online map is ready to launch!
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