Author Archives: blatham
The Next Step
I can still vividly remember our first day at Banapads. Right after all of the dance festivities ended and the rest of the fellows were heading back to Kampala to their respective enterprises, I richly remember saying my goodbyes as they loaded in the van. Part of me was filled with excitement and was already … Continue reading
The Ordinary in the Extraordinary
Upon our arrival in the United States, I constantly received a variety of remarks about my time to Uganda. Many people thought they were complimenting me when expressing how I was saving the world through or Africa through the fellowship or people would ask if I was completely out of my comfort zone or felt … Continue reading
Something Special
In our second field visit to Masaka we were told we would have the chance to interview more champions but first we were going to be speaking to a former Champion, who had to stop selling due to old age and was sick. So in the back of my mind I was picturing an old, … Continue reading
There is a Reason they are Called “Champions”
The past few weeks we have been conducting numerous interviews to learn more about the Champions’ experiences with BanaPads. One thing I have found extremely interesting from information gathered during our interviews is that being a Champion is more than a saleswomen of pads, there is a large component of menstruation education involved in the … Continue reading
Welcome Muzungus
***Due to the lack of our internet, I have been writing these blogs in a word document and just now posting weeks later*** After a few days in Kampala we finally arrived in Mpigi. On the afternoon of June 19th all East African fellows were greeted by a welcome ceremony in Mpigi. Around BanaPads … Continue reading
Next Stop: Uganda
I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. I have two older sisters. Not only am I the youngest of my immediate family, I am also the youngest cousin on both my mom and dad’s side of the family. This led to my family nickname, “baby B”, but despite my age, I would not call … Continue reading
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