2012-02-23T13:54:44Z http://blog.agapeadoptions.org/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.agapeadoptions.org,2011-01-15:8dbc3a24-ef47-40d8-a3bd-09e5c0bf1a3f Myriam 2011-01-15T21:28:00Z 2011-01-15T21:28:00Z <span style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><div><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">International Adoption Information meeting with Agape Adoptions<br>Wednesday, February 2, 2011; 6:00 p.m.<br>Agape Adoptions Office 1003 1/2 Main Street, Suite 5, Sumner, WA&nbsp;98390<br>RSVP: Email <a href="mailto:myriam@agapeadoptions.org?subject=RSVP%20Feb%202%20with%20CHSFS%20International%20Adoption%20Information%20Meeting" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(193, 92, 20);">Myriam</span></a>&nbsp;or phone 253-987-5804<span style="font-family: null;"></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"></span>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">International Adoption Information meeting with Agape Adoptions<br>Thursday, February 3, 2011; 6:00 p.m.<br>1400 King Street, Suite 104, Bellingham, WA 98229<br>RSVP: Email <a href="mailto:Myriam@agapeadoptions.org?subject=RSVP%20Feb%203%20CHSFS%20International%20Adoption%20Information%20Meeting" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(193, 92, 20);">Myriam</span></a>&nbsp;or phone 253-987-5804<span style="font-family: null;"></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: null;"><span style="font-family: null;">&nbsp;</span></span></div></span> tag:blog.agapeadoptions.org,2010-08-05:2c748996-b85e-4ee4-947f-728e74148266 Myriam 2010-08-05T20:15:00Z 2010-08-05T20:15:00Z <span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt;">  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The average life expectancy for a Ugandan female is 50.2 and for males is  49.1 years</p> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt;"> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Uganda has a largely Christian population (about 86%)</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Soccer is the most popular sport in Uganda</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Uganda's principle export is coffee</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Uganda gained independence from Britain in 1962</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">English is widely spoken in Uganda and Luganda is the national language</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt;">Uganda has a population of 31 million people with an estimate of one million people infected with HIV/AIDS and total orphan population of 2.3 million of which one million is due to HIV/AIDS (43%).</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt;">Malaria still remains the number one killer disease in sub-Saharan Africa and claims 320 people everyday in Uganda alone especially </span>children</p> </span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img width="2445" height="1920" alt="" style="border: 0px solid; width: 388px; height: 252px;" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0345.JPG?a=21" /><br /> Kids at a local school<br /> <br /> <img width="1965" height="1688" alt="" style="border: 0px solid; width: 388px; height: 259px;" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0497.JPG?a=36" /><br /> Typical housing area in Kampala<br /> <br /> <br /> T<img width="2018" height="1604" alt="" style="border: 0px solid; width: 392px; height: 312px;" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0500.JPG?a=62" /><br /> Kampala Uganda </p> </span> tag:blog.agapeadoptions.org,2010-07-30:13a6e7ca-a959-4257-85a7-fb69783e9cb0 Myriam 2010-07-30T21:13:00Z 2010-07-30T21:13:00Z My hope was to be able to update this blog while I was in Africa, but I was not able to. Mostly because I was overwhelmed with how much time it took to even get on line, let alone, try to update a blog. I think next time I will have better luck. I also think I need some more practice here at home, before I attempt such things across the globe. <br /> <br /> So, I will try to give you a brief update with photos. As with most places I go to, I don't ever expect to <em>really</em> like it. I expect that I will tolerate where I am going, like it somewhat, and be glad when it's time to go home. I <em>really </em>liked Uganda and left with an appreciation for Ugandans. I think it is such a great place to go because the people are the most friendliest folks I have ever met. After a while, you get used to greeting someone like they are your long lost pal!  Of course I was struck by the poverty. We visited the slums one day - words cannot describe the poverty that is in Uganda. So many children are without parents due to HIV/Aids.  <br /> <br /> Agape Adoptions will be working with several different Baby Homes (they do not use the term orphanage as it tends to have a negative connotation). We are thrilled to be able to advocate for many children, including 2 sets of siblings. We will be posting their information in the coming weeks. We are working with our partners to insure that all proper documentation is in place before we begin advocacy.<br /> <br /> <img style="border: #c9c9c9 3px solid; width: 120px;" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl3_ImageThumbnail" onclick="FocusImage('_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageHidden','http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0323.JPG', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl3_ImageThumbnail', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageSize', '1920');" alt="SANY0323.JPG" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/thumbnails/SANY0323.JPG?a=644753555" />One must sleep with a mosquito net while in Uganda.<br /> <br /> <img style="border: #c9c9c9 3px solid; width: 120px;" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl4_ImageThumbnail" onclick="FocusImage('_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageHidden','http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0322.JPG', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl4_ImageThumbnail', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageSize', '2560');" alt="SANY0322.JPG" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/thumbnails/SANY0322.JPG?a=1069922884" />The "boda boda's" are one form of transit.  The traffic can be really awful in Kampala, as well as very high gas prices, which make traditional taxi cab rides rather expensive. The boda's provide quick, cheap and efficient  transportation. However, taking the boda's are very dangerous and certainly not recommended!<br /> <br /> <img style="border: #c9c9c9 3px solid; width: 120px;" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl0_ImageThumbnail" onclick="FocusImage('_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageHidden','http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0372.JPG', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl0_ImageThumbnail', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageSize', '2560');" alt="SANY0372.JPG" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/thumbnails/SANY0372.JPG?a=64275540" /> Little girl was in the slum area we visited; the purpose of the visit was to let them know of a de worming clinic that would occur in the coming days.<br /> <img style="border: #c9c9c9 3px solid; width: 120px;" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl1_ImageThumbnail" onclick="FocusImage('_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageHidden','http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0363.JPG', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl1_ImageThumbnail', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageSize', '2560');" alt="SANY0363.JPG" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/thumbnails/SANY0363.JPG?a=2143539060" /><br /> <br /> <img style="border: #c9c9c9 3px solid; width: 120px;" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl2_ImageThumbnail" onclick="FocusImage('_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageHidden','http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/SANY0348.JPG', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_Images__ctl2_ImageThumbnail', '_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_ImageListControl1_SelectedImageSize', '2560');" alt="SANY0348.JPG" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/4/5/263416-254188/thumbnails/SANY0348.JPG?a=329671461" />Kids waiting in line for "de worming".<br /> <br /> <br /> tag:blog.agapeadoptions.org,2010-07-16:1ec2e71a-7681-4209-b532-79807107f1fc Myriam 2010-07-16T16:51:29Z 2010-07-16T16:51:29Z <P>I am off to Uganda tomorrow. I have not ever been to Africa before, so I am excited to venture onto another continent,&nbsp; this will be my 5th continent- I have yet to make it to South America of all places!<BR><BR>Thank you to all who have provided donations for the babies and children at the orphanage. I am fully packed to the limit and look forward to giving the wonderful medical supplies, diapers, formula, clothes and toys.<BR><BR>This week I spoke with a colleague of mine who has traveled to Uganda several items over the last year- it was nice to talk with her as she provided much useful information for me- and I now know that I can get a slice of pizza if I so desire! <BR><BR>Stay tuned-<BR><BR>Myriam</P> tag:blog.agapeadoptions.org,2010-06-29:be5c910e-29a8-448c-8bc2-b5204ee615e1 Myriam 2010-06-29T20:46:00Z 2010-06-29T20:46:00Z Welcome to the Agape Adoptions blog.  We plan to use this mechanism to provide updated information on our programs, events, adoption information, as well as other happenings with Agape Adoptions. <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Upcoming events</span>:<br /> </strong><br /> July 5, 4:00pm (PST): <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Webinar: Adopting from Ukraine</span></strong> <br />  <span style="font-size: 13px;">Reserve your Webinar seat now at:</span><br />  <a href="https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/246977401" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 13px;">https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/246977401</span></a><br /> <br /> July 13, 4:00pm (PST): <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Webinar- WA state familes</span></strong>: <span style="font-size: 9pt;">Children's Home Society &amp; Family Services and Agape Adoptions have recently become partners to help families in Washington State adopt children from Africa, Asia, Latin American, and Eastern Europe.  Join us for a webinar to learn more about the home study process, the international programs, the costs, the timelines, and the children who need families.<br /> <span style="font-size: 13px;">Reserve your Webinar seat now at:<br /> </span><a href="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/520006995" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 13px;">https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/520006995</span></a><br /> <br /> July 17: Agape Adoptions Executive Director travels to Uganda. More information to come.<br /> <br /> <br /> Agape Adoptions has much informaiton to share with you and we hope you will follow on our journey!<br /> <br /> </span> tag:blog.agapeadoptions.org,2010-06-26:ac1cb4da-9170-4781-9438-31de1d4fcaae Myriam 2010-06-26T21:56:44Z 2010-06-26T21:56:44Z Welcome to my blog. Please check back soon for new entries.