After the encouragement of many voices, I have found myself much obliged to create this blog. Unlike my other one, http://saindonienne.livejournal.com, this one will deal specifically with my experiences before, during, and after my Year of Service in French Guiana (hence the title).
For those just learning this tidbit of news, I am leaving the country in the end of October to spend a good nine months in French Guiana in a Year of Service. This is something that is strongly encouraged in the Baha’i Faith: youths (15 – 30 yrs old, approximately) are sent off to a part of the world where help is needed, ranging from humanitarian aid, to helping within the Baha’i community in organizing events, to being a janitor or a nanny.
Writing this blog is not only a means of recording my travels and keeping in touch with family and friends. I also hope that other youths considering a Year of Service may learn and benefit from my experience, if ever someone of that description crosses this remote location of the web while surfing.
Let the blogging begin!
