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KHOTSO May 2009 A US Peace Corps - Lesotho Publication KHOTSO May 2009 Message from the Acting Country Director Greetings from Acting CD and we all know the immense dedication and love she had for When the editor of Khotso, Mr. Deepak Pul- her job as PCMO. We wish her the lanikkatil asked that I put a few lines on best in her future endeavours. behalf of the Country Director, I was totally United States Peace Corps overwhelmed given that our CD has a spe- Finally, let me wish you the best PO Box 554 cial gift of putting together very intriguing, as we fight our way through this 5 Bowker Road thought-provoking articles in this section of winter! Maseru 100, Lesotho the Khotso. For this reason, let me be brief Southern Africa and concise so as not to spoil the trend that Khotso Pula Nala. Phone: +266 22313871 he has already set. The past few days we Clement Lephoto Fax: +266 22310287 have been trying to make sense of the Associate Director—Education events that let to the foiled attempt to as- (Acting Country Director Until April sassinate the PM. At this point, the police 28, 2009) and authorities are deeply involved in their investigations. Whilst April 22 presented a In this issue scare in Maseru and without doubt the rest of the country, all has been quiet and near • PCV News Corner on ‘normal’ since. We thank all the Volunteers Page 3 who happened to be in Maseru for CHED COS and other business for keeping calm and • Staff Corner & Education wearing their safety ‘gloves and helmets’ Corner on Page 4 during the unfolding of this chapter in Leso- tho. • CHED Corner on Page 5 • Health Corner on Page 6 Today, we heard disturbing news that the much dreaded Swine Flu is slowly extending • PCV Life on Page 9 its tentacles across the globe…with approxi- mately 150 casualties in Mexico and about • General Peace Corps 40 cases reported in the US and a few more News on Page 17 in Canada and across the Atlantic in Europe, • Attachment on Page 18 we can only hope that the Health fraternity will do their utmost to conquer and bring this potential epidemic under control. Back at PC/headquarters in Maseru, we wel- come two new staff members, ‘m’e ‘Masechaba Mapena, the new Training Di- rector and Victoria Mpatesi Mofolo the Admin Assistant. Both bring with a wealth of experience in their respective fields of expertise, please join us in welcoming them into the Peace Corps family. Feel free to stop by when in town to get to know them more. On a sad note, however, we are also bidding farewell to Arlene Favaregh. Arlene served PC/Lesotho for a period of four years Page 2 From the Editor’s Desk Editorial Staff Managing Editor – Ted Mooney Articles must be received by the 4th Monday of the month to be included in the following Editor – Deepak Pullanikkatil month’s edition of the Khotso. When submitting articles, please list the name of the Staff Contributors: person making the submission and a contact Administration – Richard Carlson person for follow-up questions. The Newsletter will be emailed and snail mailed on or about Health – Dr. Johnson Fatokun, Arlene the 1st of each month. Please make sure that Favaregh and Mamotena Phakoana your email and mailing address is on file at the Peace Corps office. Program and Training: Education – Clement Lephoto & Malitaba The editorial staff would like feedback from Hlabana PCVs regarding the content. It is our desire to Community Health And Economic Develop- provide you with information that is useful, ment - Maria Finch & Majimisi Machai helpful, and encouraging. We would Training – Mamothe Mohapi appreciate receiving constructive feedback from you as to whether the information Safety & Security – Mpiti Thamae contained in this newsletter met your needs. Layout and Design – Deepak Pullanikkatil By submitting articles, you are providing Peace Corps Lesotho with the right to reprint Distribution — Lebohang Ranooe your article in full or part in any publication. All other staff and PCVs who contribute Deepak Pullanikkatil Editor Editorial Page 3 Khotso PCV Birthdays are patient. A credit has been passed for 2009, however, it will not be paid until you file your 2009 taxes in 2010. Under the “Making Birthday greetings go out to the Work Pay Credit” PCVs are eligible for a credit following PCVs. The Peace Corps of 6.2% of their earned income, up to $400. For example, a PCV with $2,000 on their W-2 Lesotho staff sends you greeting and and $800 in other taxable income will receive hope that you have a very prosperous a credit of $173.60, (i.e. $2,800 x 6.2%). I year. will try to remember to repeat this article in January 2010, however there is a lot of grey hair on top of my head. In the meantime, if you have any questions feel free to contact me. Thanks, Rich Carlson, Administrative Officer. May Nosler, Merrill May 13 To the CHED CoS’ers Cuevas, Victor May 19 Shasby, Benjamin May 21 Krick, Kylie May 25 Rogers, Pamela May 25 June Bartrem, Casey June 5 Stone, Taralyn June 6 Evans, Nicole June 7 Schmale, Allison June 9 Decker, Caroline June 13 PCV News Corner Malone, Kevin June 15 Parker, Karrin June 21 The staff of Peace Corps Lesotho would like to Smallwood, Tricia June 21 thank all of you for throwing a party for us. The Anhalt, John June 25 gesture truly made us feel loved and appreci- Murphy, John June 27 ated. We really enjoyed the wonderful Ameri- can barbeque you prepared for us. Also, the non-work related time we spent with you that July evening was amazing. Let us take this oppor- Gluck, David July 5 tunity to congratulate you on being the won- Cozad, Madeline July 12 derful people you are. All of you will be terribly Youngren, Phillip July 12 missed. Burns, James July 20 Reilly, Rebecca July 30 Diversity Committee meeting on May 16, 2009 Diversity is currently hosting camps around the country and creating a handbook for teaching diversity. The handbook will include activities, resources, statistics, and sugges- tions. If you are interested in joining diversity and participating in these activities please contact Caroline (58533033) or Clare (58810577). We are looking for two-three new members from the ED09 group, preferably a Photos for Picture(s) Perfect boy or two to add a little diversity to our group. PCVs, we are running out of submissions for the “Picture Perfect” corner that we use as a Upcoming camps: Mokhotlong April 17-19 and filler at the end of the “PCV Life” section when Quithing April 24-26 there is space available. Please send us any photo of you or your PCV friends (with their If you are stepping down from the committee, permission) that you feel is humorous or inter- please let Caroline know. esting to readers. Tax Stimulus Package There is some good news from Congress con- cerning a tax stimulus package for those that Page 4 Staff Birthdays Peace Corps Lesotho Holidays May May May 1— Worker’s/Ascension Day (LS Holiday)* Ralintoane Majara May 2 May 25—Memorial/Africa Heroes’ Day (US/LS Makhauta Mokone May 26 Holiday)* June June Lereko Mofokeng June 15 No Holidays this month. July July Mamotena Phakoana July 7 July 3— Independence Day (US Holiday)* July 17—King’s Birthday (LS Holiday)* * PC Lesotho remains closed on this day. Education Corner By Clement and Malitaba Litumeliso tse mofuthu ho tsoa provided below. nately, young women and men Maseru! are like sponges. When given WHY A VOLUNTEER MANUAL the opportunity, they can ab- Traditionally with winter almost ON WORKING WITH YOUTH? sorb and retain a wealth of knocking at our doors, your Since the first Volunteer information and experiences programming team is prepar- stepped off the airplane in that can strongly influence ing for two things; ‘hibernation’ Accra, Ghana, in 1961, and in their development and that of or ‘migration’ to the northern other countries around the their families and communi- hemisphere. ‘M’e ‘Malitaba world since then, local youth ties. will be taking the first two have been watching and inter- weeks of June off, (most likely acting with Peace Corps Volun- This manual is intended to spending a few days in the teers. Local young people offer complement knowledge, intui- Carribean!) whilst Clement will Volunteers opportunities to tion, and good intentions in take the first two weeks of July develop enriching relation- your encounters with youth. It (although this could be one ships that can satisfy Volun- can support your efforts by week depending on whether teers’ aspirations to make a helping you make more in- we receive Peace Corps Re- meaningful difference, partici- formed and thoughtful deci- sponse Volunteers in July). pate in family life activities, sions as you engage young Please find attached a copy of and have fun. people in discussions and our complete calendars for activities. Through advice and June and July. During winter Youth work crosses all sectors information from Volunteers, Staff Corner break we will be scheduling of Peace Corps projects. At staff, and experts, this manual Education Corner our site assessment trips for various times during your will provide you with creative August and September Peace Corps experience, you and innovative Working With months. ‘M’e ‘Malitaba will will have opportunities to Youth: Approaches for Volun- spend these months holding make a positive impact on the teers ideas for activities that meetings with the communi- local young people. If your are founded on development ties.
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