DHF 2010 start!

Yes, DiscoverHope Fund work has started and it feels good to have purpose again. I loved traveling, but the role of tourist is a little unfulfilling after awhile. Carnaval came and went, crazy water and paint fights that keep normal folks from doing normal things. Hugo and I skipped the last big parade to chill and clean at home. There wasn't a noise in the whole neighborhood, as everyone headed to the parade - complete peace! As soon as Carnaval ended I went out with our new village bank promotora, Elizabeth, to visit possible new village banks. It felt great to be out in the field again, like coming home. Granted, we are forming new banks with new women this year, but the common thread of poverty and hope are evident among the women we talked to. DHF Hope House is coming alive as boxes and sewing machines were taken out of storage this week and have made their way to their new home.

Stay tuned as things unravel and transform in the next week or two!