WorldView Magazine - Fall 2009 - (Page 35)
Letter From St. Lucia LEARNING AbOUT HUNGER by Duane Karlen t was a beautiful, sunny Caribbean day, and I was ready for some lunch. I stopped at a street stand for what is known locally as a “roti,” a large flour tortilla wrapped around a curried potato and chicken filling, spicy and delicious, big enough to be a meal by itself. To wash it down, I also bought a huge cup of sweet, tangy tamarind juice, chilled with ice. I found a bench under a tree amidst people coming and going about their business, unwrapped the roti and savored the first few bites. Then I put it down next to me on a napkin and picked up the cup of juice. That’s when he struck. I didn’t see him coming, but he must have been watching me. He ran past the edge of my bench and scooped up the roti with an outstretched hand, hardly slowing a bit. I looked up to see him moving away, noticing his thin shirtless form, his ragged pants, his long unruly hair. I distinctly remember the smell of him, that combination of sweat and rankness that go with unwashed clothes and an unbathed body. As he ran, I saw him bring the roti to his mouth and wolf down a bite. Staring after him in disbelief, the realization hit me: he had stolen my lunch! A flood of adrenalin released me from my initial shock, and I leaped up, infuriated, to begin running after him. He sped on, lifted the roti to his mouth and took another quick bite. Fueled by the intensity of the pursuit and the outrage of what was happening, I began to shout as I ran, “Thief! Thief! Stop him! Stop that guy!” Now I was in good shape from regular exercise and jogging on the beach, but he was fast as well, no doubt energized by his own emotions. Continuing to shout out for others to International Opportunity for Young Professionals Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The program, which also includes fellowships for citizens of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. The fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by three months of intensive language classes in Germany. Must be a U.S., Russian or Chinese citizen. A bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates must have received their degree after September 1, 1998. Application deadline for U.S. applicants: October 31, 2009. Applications and information available at: info@americanfriends-of-avh.org – (202) 783-1907 German Chancellor Fellowship I www.humboldt-foundation.de Economics Environmental Affairs Finance Government Journalism Law Management Public Policy A low-residency program that combines faculty-mentored, individualized learning with a challenging interdisciplinary core curriculum degree Quarterly residencies Learner-centered focus Distinguished faculty Academic Mentoring Integration of theory and practice Flexibility of pace to completion www. WorldView
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of WorldView Magazine - Fall 2009
WorldView Magazine - Fall 2009
Contents
President's Letter
Your Turn
Are You Connected Yet? Join Africa Rural Connect
Group News Highlights
Why Investment in Health Is Critical Now
New Hope and Lessons from Rwanda
Turning a Blind Eye
A Question of Capacity
CN U HLP ME? I HAVE A ??
When Water and Sanitation Are a Priority
Could “Peace Care” Lessen the Global Burden of Disease?
One, Two, Three
Translating International Health to Health Care at Home
Turning Tragedy to Opportunity
Costa Rica: Finding My Religion
St. Lucia: Learning about Hunger
Seven Dusty Notebooks
Peace Corps Service 2.0
The Peace Corps Community Making a Difference
Community News
Advertiser Index
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