I have just completed my first month at post and things are moving along. I've spent most of my time at my counterpart's micro-finance office. We've implemented a monthly report system and we're working on an analysis report to send to the bank's main office for recommended improvements. Within the next month, we hope to have started trainings with local professional organizations to talk about a bank's services, the benefits of savings, and basic money management skills. Some group leaders have shown a lot of interest...
Other than that, I've been trying to meet people around the village, study the local language, while also reading a lot of books. Apparently I've read 12 in Togo so far!
Thanks to Ashley and Steph who sent some awesome packages! CD's, Twix bars, magazines, etc.. (Letters and emails are great, too)
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