Tell me a fact and I will learn. Tell me a truth and I will believe. Tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever. -Indian Proverb
I believe in the power of stories to unite people across time and places. Stories can draw people together by demonstrating our similarities and humanizing our differences. Across sub Saharan Africa oral storytellers have cataloged thousands of years of rich history and culture. My goal, as most blog writers, is to use the power of storytelling combined with the accessibility of technology to tell my stories and the stories of those I meet. I hope to do this in order to encourage cultural understanding and also to provoke people to think outside of their comfort zones. Stories often lead people to want to act for social justice, which is another goal of mine. By spreading my story and others, I wish to inspire others to listen to the needs and desires of those around us and make positive changes in our world.
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AuthorMy name is Tara, and I am from Whitefish Montana. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2014 with a degree in International Studies with minors in French and African Studies. I studied abroad in Tanzania in 2012. I volunteered in Rwanda from September 2014-November 2016. These are my personal experiences and not reflected by the US Peace Corps. Archives
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