Sadly, this is my final Ethiopian post.
I tendered my resignation for my volunteer role with the Regional Health Bureau in Assosa in the past week. I concluded that after several weeks of inactivity the likelihood of making the contribution that I originally agreed to, given what I had experienced so far in country, had now become non-existent. I also believe that the likelihood of making a meaningful contribution, even with a Herculean effort, in the foreseeable future was equally non-existent. Tough decision as I have committed my work in trying to make the world a better place. Hard reality and hard choice.
I am deeply disappointed with being unable to make the difference I originally thought I could make given my experience and expertise. I now have the first-hand experience of what is required to be an effective volunteer in a third world country. Helping with sustainable systemic change takes much more than was proposed through my assignment.
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me in pursuing my desire to give back and pay it forward. I sincerely appreciate your kind words, encouragement and financial support for Cuso International as I prepared for this volunteer assignment and during my time in Ethiopia. Thank you one and all.
Will see what the universe now holds for me.
Namaste,
David Michael
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