As soon as I hopped out of the van, this skinny boy runs up to me and takes my hand to direct me into his home. Fearless, Derrick knew no stranger or boundaries. Without a word of English, he communicated so much to me on that hot afternoon in Uganda. His mother is a BRAC VO member and a newly trained Community Health Promoter. She wore her t-shirt, apron and cap from BRAC/Living Goods and showed us the pig that she got with her first BRAC loan, her spacious rented home that she and her husband get a good deal because he looks after the landlord's farm for him, and her son Derrick for whom she has high hopes. Derrick was curious about our every move and accompanied us on a round of home visits in the village. He projected a sense of confidence and ease in his skin as he struck a pose and eyed me with gentle longing and promise. A young Obama for Uganda?
Susan
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