I received information this morning that a grant I wrote to the U.S. Democracy Commission was approved and the project will begin in the next 2 weeks. I'm very excited about this particular grant because I will have a direct role in its entire execution, particularly in interacting with our beneficiaries, which is a break from my usual routine of providing organizational and strategic support with our staff. Over the past year and a half, I have been a teeny weeny bit jealous of some of my peers who often interact with the beneficiary pool of their organization (most often this is youth) while I am stuck at headquarters developing materials and holding staff development trainings. Don't get me wrong, that kind of work is my exact job description here.
However, there have been times I wish I could see the results of my efforts a little more, and interacting with the people being served is the easiest way to witness that effect. But, because my organization provides systemic, multi-disciplinary support to drug users, prisoners, sex workers and the like, it is challenging for me to think of ways to meet our beneficiaries' needs. I am not qualified to give psychological, legal, or medical referrals in a foreign language, nor is my degree in child developmental psychology or addiction. I have been at a loss when it comes to thinking of ways to actually help these people.
The "P2P" project will bring me a little bit closer to the front lines of action with my co-workers, while at the same time increasing the capacity of my organization in general. In my eyes, it's a win-win. Please read the project goals and objectives and the project justification for more information about this exciting development in my life.
However, there have been times I wish I could see the results of my efforts a little more, and interacting with the people being served is the easiest way to witness that effect. But, because my organization provides systemic, multi-disciplinary support to drug users, prisoners, sex workers and the like, it is challenging for me to think of ways to meet our beneficiaries' needs. I am not qualified to give psychological, legal, or medical referrals in a foreign language, nor is my degree in child developmental psychology or addiction. I have been at a loss when it comes to thinking of ways to actually help these people.
The "P2P" project will bring me a little bit closer to the front lines of action with my co-workers, while at the same time increasing the capacity of my organization in general. In my eyes, it's a win-win. Please read the project goals and objectives and the project justification for more information about this exciting development in my life.
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