It is quite amazing to see how our time fills as the week goes on. Upon each trip's arrival there are always the written objectives (thanks AmyLu!), yet in spite of that our agenda feels quite empty as we hit the ground. Over the last two days we have been given marching orders of some key things that will need to happen before leaving ... and as always, we sit at this point wondering how we will be able to get everything done!
Consequently, this is making it difficult to blog as often as before ... and I hope that you will not expect many pictures as it has simply become a casualty of priority. (however, you can still enjoy some of my older work below!)
Our large focus at this point centers around determining the benefits of a changeover from NGO status ("non-government organization" - you could think of it as a foreign non-profit) to a for-profit entity. No, we are not trying to get rich ... rather, if our desire is to maintain a long-term impact in Afghanistan and beyond, we must develop a model that is self-sustainable. In truth, a self-sustainable model is a prerequisite to increasing our scope of impact through the Middle East and Central Asia. It is our only chance at developing multiple schools, language training centers, jobs, and consequently hope and exposure to truth for years to come.
However, the implications of this type of move are significant, and no doubt this decision will effect the landscape of our work here for years to come. As mentioned before, I would encourage you to ask on our behalf for wisdom as we work through the process.
Stay tuned ...
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