I want to start planning a trip to Africa, has anyone ever been?

[LuluDeren]

raise not pay

Ah, so along with the volunteer work, he will be making an in-kind donation? I assumed the money was to cover some of his relocation expenses.

 

[javaguru]

Yup, I have recently entered into the world of monogamy

sucker....

 

[swole]

akon - mama africa

 

[pdaddyII]

Why would they require you to foot ANY of the cost. My sister will be leaving for China in less than 3 weeks and has return airfare and stipends already in place. I don't mean to cast a pale on your endeavour, but I would think even a Peace Corps stint wouldn't require that kind of personal investment.

BTW, my sister has also spent some time in Africa as a safari tour guide/driver. I can ask her about some of the obstacles, etc., see what she sez if she has enough time to respond.

Sounds like the trip is funded through raised donations http://www.heartforafrica.org/faq.htm

I also need to do some research to see if the hospital I work for has any kind of program or financing they provide for this sort of thing.

That would be great if your sister could provide me with any information.

These types of trips really seem to be growing in popularity as reported by a recent article I read in the Wall street Journal. There are a growing number of people seeking trips/vacations helping these 3rd world countries from teaching children English to putting in a water line. From the exterior it sounds like a shitty 'vacation', but in the end so very rewarding.

I hear tribes women love yogurt faces too.

 

[puddlemonkey]

Yup, I have recently entered into the world of monogamy

What the fuck would you want to do that for?

 

[Faizakafez]

sizzla - mama africa

fixed...

 

[pdaddyII]

What the fuck would you want to do that for?

It was bound to happen sooner or later, plus I need to prove all my ex's wrong that say i have a fear of commitment. Being a man whore has lost some of it's prestige with the coming of age. it seems committed relationships are the 'in' when you're in your late 20's. Who the fuck knows, we'll see how long this lasts.

 

[Sub-Zero]

use condoms

 

[puddlemonkey]

It was bound to happen sooner or later, plus I need to prove all my ex's wrong that say i have a fear of commitment.

I've given up on trying to prove all the wimminz wrong who've told me that over the years. Now I embrace the fear!

 

[puddlemonkey]

But good luck with your poor decision