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[–]GeorgiaDaisy 4 points5 points ago

I'm so glad someone said this... I was worried no one else loved Summer Heights High as much as me.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

That wasn't really the context I meant... We didn't do vaccinations but lead poisoning treatment. Sometimes people refused treatment and their response was Inshallah. However, they also used it in the way you say. Heck I was saying inshallah after my first month... like, "Do you think it will be sunny tomorrow?" "Inshallah"... But we also had parents with children who died and they would also used Inshallah as an explanation of why he or she died.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

http://www.msf.org.uk/mental_health.focus

Check that out and see if it helps.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

Kids having seizures (some dying) and their moms freaking out. I don't really want to go into much detail... Have you ever heard the song Flume by Bon Iver. I know this sounds cheesy but that song takes me back to those moments every time. Listen to it and picture yourself completely helpless.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

I did something similar in college and we had to raise money via bake sales, a silent auction, and a concert. It wasn't fun, but we raised something like $40,000. We got many supplies donated from our student health clinic.

I might also suggest you contact some people at Emory Med school they have an ongoing student group working in Haiti (http://www.emorymedishare.org/)... I'm not sure if that helps. Sorry!

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

The biggest perk I ever heard was if you go to the airport with your MSF t-shirt on they will sometimes give you a free upgrade to first class. It didn't work for me... pity because I've always wondered what first class is like. I doubt I will ever get to actually try it.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

It depends on where you are. We had satellite phones to check into home base every hour and a strict curfew. We always had to tell everyone where we were going and when we would be back.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

So this will be buried but whoooa there buddy... I wanted to respond about the importance of not creating a culture of dependency, but was it really necessary to use the phrase "stupid retarded fucking ni**ers"? I mean, really? .... Really, really? I mean... whoa. Wow. That is... wow.

The people I served in some of the villages were the kind and beautiful. They are very intelligent about things I will never understand. Sure we have a different educational background... but... those words!?

Here are some pictures of the AMAZING people I got to work with on a day to day basis... http://imgur.com/r0EgG,BBjpH,jcIfO,KF6Ow#0... which one of them would you like to say lives or dies? Which one of them is retarded? They all look strong and capable to me. Also, they are all farmers and grow their own food... they take very good care of their land and yet we screwed them over with our rapid industrialization. Siiiiighh..... ohhhh my... This comment is so upsetting.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

I guess I lack a half a brain... :(... My friends always say I have too much faith in humanity.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

I would just contact the country offices. E-mail everyone you think could help and then those can't... the squeaky wheel gets the oil... or in this case possible attention regarding engineering equipment.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

I don't see what's wrong with MSF, but there are lots of great groups out there. I mentioned that I'm also partial to Blacksmith Institue earlier and someone else mentioned Partners In Health. PIH does ammmmmmmazing things. There is a website caller CharityWatch.org ( I think that's it)... It rates organizations by a 4 star system. That is the #1 place to start before donating money to ANY group.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

Apply! What do you have to lose?

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

They are everywhere. I have a longer answer to this but I'm on my mobile so it's a pain in the ass. Essentially in my previous work I avoided Africa. I had no desire to go. Then, once there, I can't picture a more amazing place. It's back to Africa for me... ASAP.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

Go for it!

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

I was upset... To say the least.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

Also I wasn't asking ehat's wrong with Sharia. I've lived under Sharia twice and have opinions of my experience. I specifically asked what YOU thought was wrong.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

Nothing would have happened as long as the woman didn't press charges. I'm not saying sharia is perfect.... It can be terrible and it can be misused. It has a lot of problems. I'm just saying you have these blanket objections to something you've never experienced.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

They are good but sometimes they fund some weeeeird stuff. PIH is awesome though. I wish I could be Paul Farmer.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

I haven't read it! Sorry!

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

I don't know about doctoral theses with MSF, but you may want to look at the UN. They have some collaborative programs.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

We had one couple in our team. The wife was a nurse and the husband was logistics. I was jealous that they had someone to share the experience with; however, they had also be deployed separately at one point... which I believe would be very hard.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

I'm doing my PhD in the Bay Area

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 0 points1 point ago

I call it MSF but most people know it as DWB in the US so I kept the title as that.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

International experience is a big plus... everyone is volunteer but MSF will cover room and board.

IAmA former volunteer with Doctors Without Borders. I thought people might want to know what an AWESOME organization it is with all the money and attention from the ongoing donation drive. AMA. by GeorgiaDaisyin IAmA

[–]GeorgiaDaisy[S] 1 point2 points ago

I don't know any collaborations off hand. The engineers we worked with came from group in the US. They were AMAZING!

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