I have been unable to update on the blog because there is no WiFi (and no power) at the conference area. Things are underway. Tons of great activities, team building, dancing, trauma discussions, etc. I can't imagine what this experience must be like for the kids. Some got stuck in a broken down bus with no mechanic for miles, others had issues when dignitaries found out where they were going and tried to stop them. However, over 200 kids have arrived from all over Congo and are loving it. Yesterday they started the sports and that was amazing to see them in the faces of the other teams, often including individuals from their same tribe, to support the efforts of their team. It is very awesome to watch the transitions. There is a leader who was chosen before the conference that was wanting to leave the first day because her team was too disrespectful. I one days time she is energized and vocal about defending her team.
We have chosen to commute instead of staying at the conference at nights. I should be able to get back in the blog with a little more regularity.
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