Hey hey! I know it's been a while since I sent out a kickstarter update, or any update for that matter. Just finished the seven-week program in Uganda, and it was quite an experience. It's a gorgeous land, and we had a chance to work with a great organization in UORDP (see previous notes) and meet some incredible people from Tororo area, Mbale, and Kampala. The final few days were spent in Kampala meeting various NGOs, doing last minute souvenir shopping, and sitting in Kampala traffic. Time, as they say, was against us.

Met one of the most inspirational people I have yet to meet, whose presence alone was indescribably powerful and exuding warmth. I'll write more on him later elsewhere, but look up the Canon Gideon Byamugisha online. The first clergy-person throughout all of Africa to declare he was HIV+, founder of a network of HIV+ clergy, and founder of the Hope Foundation which is working to support orphans and other vulnerable children in and around Kampala as well as streamline a new approach to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the political and developing worlds- the SAFE approach rather than the common ABC approach. It's a fundamental shift in how HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment work can be implemented, and it's excellent.

Well.. we've got about one month to make this Kickstarter project work. We've got 90% left. So, many thanks to those who have backed the project thusfar. I'm counting on my friends and supporters to help make this vision a reality in the coming weeks. Every dollar matters. Please pledge what you can, and I assure you you'll be pleased, proud of the work, and happy to be associated with it. Join me in lifting the pledges to meet our goal.

In the meantime, I'm traveling in Europe (Amsterdam, now) and without a computer. I'll dip in to some internet cafes to get reconnected and provide some updates as much as possible. The last few days have included a fine house concert in Bierum (northern Netherlands, near the harbor town of Delfzijl, across from Germany), seeing friends Naomi, Jaron, and family in Amsterdam, and walking around this gorgeous town. Still one of my favorite places.

Best wishes,
adam