Provide food & water to 260 San People in Botswana

Alright everyone, this has been a long process on getting this project off the ground.  We have been working with local organizations and the Botswana government to ensure that we purchase the most needed supplies, as well as have the proper permits to do the food and water delivery project to the San communities.  In October I was set to head off to Botswana to be in the field helping with the project as well as collecting stories from the community and to share with the community all of the kindness of all of our supporters (that is all of you). 

As you might have guessed I did not head out in October like I had planned, we were told that the government had denied the permits to our project.  First Peoples immediately got on the phone and began calling and emailing the Botswana government to figure out why, and if this was a mistake.  We think that we got caught in a bureaucratic arm of the government.   The government has been fairly responsive with a quick turnaround and all signs are pointing to a positive outcome. 

I am currently waiting on word from the Botswana government on how to proceed.  As soon as we receive approval I will be on a plane to provide food and water (and First Peoples will be donating many many many pairs of new shoes – hope the over the weight baggage fee can be waived).  As soon as I get word from the government I will post on global giving that I am on my way!

Thank you for your generous support – I am aware that they are so many good causes and projects occurring on global giving and throughout the world.  And I wish all of us (those who do the work, give to the work, and are recipients of the work) success in making change that really matters!  May everyone have a wonderful 2011!!!