As we are approaching the final weeks of our service in Belize, we have begun to say goodbye to so many. Last week we said farewell to Haruka, Yuki, and Noriko, our friends and fellow development volunteers living and working in the Toledo District.
Haruka, Yuki, and Noriko are Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers serving with JICA, part of Japan’s international development assistance effort. Like Peace Corps Volunteers, JICA Volunteers serve a two year term working with community members in capacity building and institutional development.
Both Haruka and Yuki worked at local schools assisting and training teachers in Physical Education. Noriko worked with the Toledo Development Cooperation. Haruka worked alongside John at Little Flower R.C. School, and both Yuki and Haruka lived in our apartment complex.
We have really enjoyed getting to know and working with Haruka, Yuki, and Noriko, and they will be greatly missed.
I know that saying goodbye is one of the hardest parts of the job. Tell them they are welcome in Texas anytime! Love you guys!
Posted by: Mom | June 23, 2009 at 01:27 PM