Path of Paper reycles paper into empowerment!

Path of Paper began in 2007 when Kathryn O'Grady joined the Peace Corps, after graduating from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. As a Peace Corps volunteer Kathryn was stationed in the dusty town of Iganga, in the eastern African country Uganda. While there Kathryn worked with a great non-governmental organization and was introduced to the Gemakumyino Women's Group. It was love at first sight! The women involved in the Gemakumyino Women's Group are hardworking, artistic and were waiting for the opportunity to use their abilities to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Hence, POP was born.
Path of Paper uses recycled paper to create beautiful jewelry, purses, bowls, bracelets etc. These products transform waste into empowerment and income for the lives of women in Iganga, Uganda.
When you buy from POP, you are not only are you buying a beautiful quality item, but you are supporting real women with real needs.
Thanks to our board of directors, UAOWF, and the vast network of women and men worldwide who have helped make this a reality.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/uganda.htm


Need to figure out which shots I need to get! Think it may just be typhoid and figuring out some malarial drugs...
I'm debating if I want to take any malarial meds. If I do get malaria ( which I managed not to do throughout the 2 1/2 years I was there as a PCV while only taking mefloquine semi regularly), I can always buy a quick fix over the counter there... something to think about! I've been mentally preparing myself to have a case or two of diarrhea.. super fun! But since I'll be shocking my system with meat for the first time since I left (!!) and probably bad water, its kind of inevitable.. lets just hope it doesn't take days off my trip.

A member from the organization where I work is very excited to give me candy, some tshirts and toys for the kids and some jewelery and wraps for Sharifa. I'm so excited to give these out and be able to share her generosity.

Also, I've decided I do need to take part of this trip as a vacation for myself. I haven't figured out how best to do that. I'd like to go somewhere new where I can relax with a Pilsner ( warm or cold, really) and enjoy some great scenery... but a trip to the Karmoja with Rick sounds like a blast too..we're meeting up this week ( finally!) to revist whats possible... we'll have to see!
very excited!
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