Phillips Elisha November 2008

The Salka training was very successful and probably one of the best trainings we've done yet. Over 500 people attended, and they were very willing and enthusiastic.

We had a great time. The only issue we had was that the materials were not enough. Time will tell how the program was received.

In the training there were over 200 Pastors with their wives, because there is a bible school in the community. The principal of the school and his wife, who paved the way for us to be in the community, have agreed to adopt the VC program in their curriculum. In the weeks ahead we will work out the details on how this will happen.

We also need to have a business open space as soon as possible because; the people we trained are marginally poor. In fact, the majority of the folks hardly have food to eat.

I believe we will have a great time in this community. By way of giving you an idea this community is in Niger state. On the same way to Tungan Magajiya from Minna but instead of branching off to that rough road, you just continue driving head on for another one hour and you will be there. The road is good.

The last training holds from tomorow.

Thanks for your update

- Phillips

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