Jeff and I have returned to a beautiful, sunny Boston and are finally settling into our usual routines: frantically calling our contacts, cc'ing emails like crazy, and lugging around equipment. Aaah to be home. At least, our sleep schedules are normalizing- I can proudly say that I have stopped waking up at 4PM hungry for dinner.
As for our next feat, a trip to Balan, Haiti, we are focusing on the health aspect. The Tufts student group, RESPE: Ayiti (Research and Engagement Supporting Poverty Elimination) has established a partnership with the community and has shifted its focus to health over the past couple of years. This trip we will be focusing on preventative health trainings regarding hypertension, sexual health and hygiene. Jeff is steering PeaceTones towards Online Medical Records with Partners in Health, which would be a great connection to RESPE's work.
Jeff and I are trying to schedule a meeting with PIH this week, as well as, lock down possible legal and musical contacts in Balan. There is a music camp run out of a university in Cap Haitian that we are also planning to visit. We will let you know how things go when we are further along.
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