We arrived home safely on Wednesday, January 12th, but I've not been able to blog since Sunday. Between the jet lag and computer glitches, I'm behind, but do want to recall what happened to us those last few days in Maputo.
Monday was a full day of leadership sessions, beginning with Kerry's presentation on how to give a persuasive speech. Her speech, was indeed, "persuasive" and quite entertaining. Following her speech the groups worked to prepare and present a speech, to convince others to join ANEMO.
And, we did join - we joined as lifetime, honorary members! ANEMO enthusiastically received us into their organization, and were thrilled to become an international organization with us as honorary members.
David's session was on Situational Leadership, and teams, with various situational challenges, built towers of plastic cups - with points assigned for height criteria. The story of how David was able to acquire disposable cups is a charming one - as cups were nowhere to be found in the grocery story. They bought cups from a street vendor, much to the boy's surprise.
The Leadership Institute ended on Monday - and in drawing to a close, there was much enthusiasm, joy, and celebration for the newfound friendships and professional relationships found in Maputo.
Our U.S. contingent left Tuesday afternoon, but not before Kerry and I could visit the Maputo Central Hospital...and get stuck in an elevator with no fan and scorching heat. It didn't take long to save us! Photos below.
It was an emotional parting, as we said good-bye to our AONE and ANEMO partners and friends. Our work with ANEMO has been gratifying and we look forward to the time our teams will be together again - in August.
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