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Gabriel Answering Comments—Jan 19

Hey Nikki S! Thanks for your note and thanks for always being a strong voice for Darfur. You are one of the people I feel proud to be working next to. Hey Connie: The temperature at Kounoungou has been relatively pleasant. It gets chilly here at night, but in the sun out at the camp […]

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KTJ Answering Comments, 19 Jan 08

Hola Mimi (Stauring)! I love my first trip to the camps! The last two days have been amazing and I can’t wait to return tomorrow! If I learn any new games out here I will be sure to share them when I return! Greetings Djata! And welcome to the team for your first i-ACT! In […]

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Gabriel Answering Comments—Jan 18

Hello Cynthia! Yes, I’m very much looking forward to coming to Atlanta. Yes, we will do all that we can to say safe, given the situation in the area. When we got off of the plane here in Guereda, the pilot told us, “You’ve been given a security briefing, right? You know how bad this […]

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KTJ Answering Comments, 18 Jan 08

Shiroma, my sista!!! Have a nice glass of Oregon pinot for me! If Jeff is attending, ask him to provide homemade hummus and deviled eggs! Haha! I was so excited to see your comment and was thinking of you just yesterday! I have heard that the roads have been icy, and yes, I brought sunblock, […]

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KTJ Answering Comments, 17 Jan 08

My sista Sabs! You made it out of Oregon and to Switzerland! Give Jeff a big hello for me and go to a yoga class – after almost 2 hours in a small Air Serv jumper plane landing on dirt runways and strapped in like a western seat belt, I could use a good downward […]

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Gabriel Answering Comments—Jan 17

Hello Kathleen! Your daughter has been very easy to travel with (but don’t tell her that) and makes for a great teammate; we really work well together. I know that you’re very proud of her, and I think you’ll be even more proud when you see her in action out here. Thanks for the “guest […]

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KTJ Answering Comments, 16 Jan 08 (part 2)

Hola mi amiga Zahara! Thank you for your kind words! In the week leading up to this trip you could not have been more supportive of me and the whole team! And with me leaving my stuff in all corners of your house! I can imagine the house a little calmer without Gabo and I […]

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Gabriel Answering Comments—Jan 16

Hello Gayle! It’s always great to hear from you, although I’m a little nervous because my HbP t-shirt is even older and will be more wrinkled. Thanks for always spreading the word and for being a boost of energy for me.Hola Antonio!Thanks for the words of encouragement and for always staying active. You’re a doer […]

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KTJ Answering Comments, 16 Jan 08

My dearest Mastora! It is great to hear from you after our visit in Fort Wayne. Have you watched the video of our interview on our site? You can view it i-ACTzine issue 2! We will let you know how your friends are in the camps. We are currently in Abeche and leave for Guereda […]

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KTJ answering comments – Jan 15

Hi Rachel! Your level of commitment matches that of Gabriel’s and it is inspiring to know that those you have met through i-ACT have changed your life forever. The energy and desire for life of Ahmet has kept me going many days when I felt like I hit a wall. Watching over and over again […]