Just a quick update this morning. Stephanie spoke with Lisa and Rachel on the phone and they report that the team is healthy and doing well. They’ve begun conducting public health surveys and report that …
November 21: Arrival in Mbokop
The team arrived in Mbokop late Wednesday night around 10:30pm WAT (EST+6, UTC+1). Cell phone service is very spotty around the house where they are staying, but they are able to get service in certain …
November 20: Photos from Cameroon!
The team had a busy day in Bamenda: they met with various government ministries (water, energy, environment), stopped by HEDECS (a local public health NGO), connected with a local Peace Corps Volunteer, and survived their …
November 19: Arrival in Bamenda
Just a quick update that the team has arrived in Bamenda and are settled in their hotel — their last night on “real” beds for almost 2 weeks! They have procured Cameroonian SIM cards for …
November 18: Update from Cameroon
We’ve just heard from our team that they’ve safely landed in Douala and are clearing customs and collecting their bags. From the airport they will make their way to their hotel for some well-deserved rest …
Departure day!
Countless hours of planning, meetings, and preparation over the last several months has all been in anticipation of today: Departure Day. The team leaves Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) for Douala International Airport (DLA) with …