I arrived in Lusaka, Zambia in mid September. Since I arrived right after the election, the government wasn't as inclined to keep electricity available to all at all times. So, that means that most areas of Lusaka are experiencing about 6-10 hours at least every other day of no power. It's called load shedding. Zambia is dependent on hydro-electric power sources and dry season has lived up to the name. Everything is drying up. I find this situation one of the most difficult combinations in which I've had to adapt . Also, I am walking about 2.5 miles to and from work in 95 degree heat. It is exhausting. I am looking forward to the rain.
On the up side, I have met many helpful people in Zambia who are eager to support my story. I have sat down with already over 25 people for preliminary interviews. The University Teaching Hospital has welcomed me with open arms for observation and I am scheduled to begin filming after the approval of my ethics proposal hopefully sometime in November.
I am also very involved with US Embassy events dealing with digital storytelling education. My first lecture was last week to about 45 people. I am looking forward to series that I am building around a brand new genre with a new curriculum in support of documentary storytelling though podcasts.
Stay tuned.
Becky
On the up side, I have met many helpful people in Zambia who are eager to support my story. I have sat down with already over 25 people for preliminary interviews. The University Teaching Hospital has welcomed me with open arms for observation and I am scheduled to begin filming after the approval of my ethics proposal hopefully sometime in November.
I am also very involved with US Embassy events dealing with digital storytelling education. My first lecture was last week to about 45 people. I am looking forward to series that I am building around a brand new genre with a new curriculum in support of documentary storytelling though podcasts.
Stay tuned.
Becky
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