Unfortunate News
Well, it was only about a week ago that I announced my new and exciting plans with Engineers Without Borders. Sadly, I’ve got some bad news to tell you all. After a lot of thinking and discussions with EWB over this week, I’m sorry to say that I will be indefinitely postponing my overseas placement with EWB.
The reason for the decision is due to the situation with my family. Unfortunately, my Mom is not well and we’ve received some discouraging information this week regarding her condition. Because of all this, I am no longer be able to have an uninterrupted, 13-month placement overseas with EWB.
As you can imagine, this has been a very difficult decision for me. My whole reason for going overseas, was to try and do a kick-ass job for the community I worked in and the partner organization I was assigned to. I truly agree with EWB’s philosophy that in order to have impact on a placement you need to spend a consistent, long-term and uninterrupted time and effort overseas. Since I know now that the situation with my family precludes that from happening, I feel that it is the right decision to put my departure on indefinite postponement. Since my desire to make a difference in the world is something I truly believe in, I have promised both myself and EWB that once my personal situation improves, I will reapply for a placement.
Those of you who have already made donations to EWB on my behalf, thank you very much and I’m sorry I won’t be able to put your donation to use overseas. I can assure you that you have helped support other dedicated and committed volunteers help bring about an end of global poverty.
Please feel free to get in contact with me by e-mail if you have any questions regarding my decision or what’s going on in my life.