It is true that we have arrived in Minneapolis. It is true that we are probably all resting on a couch–reading or reminiscing–or on a bed fast asleep. It is true that sleep deprivation has taken a toll on us, let’s call it a tax on our good time. It is true that we will likely not be setting alarms for tomorrow.
Global Seminars
Monday, January 16, 2023
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Day 11: Our last day in Iringa
Our last day in Iringa was phenomenal, filled with presentations, more good food, and rain storms followed a rainbow.

Day 10: The Muhanga group returns as heroes!
Our group is back from our visit to Muhanga where we checked out potential water sources, attended a church service, and a provided a roadside rescue of the Idete group!

Day 10: Experiences of the Lukani village group
Our group is back from our visit to Lukani where we collected and tested water samples, learned how to make chapati, met with the local water committee, visited schools, attended a church service, and received lovely wardrobe gifts!

Monday, January 9, 2023
Day 10: Kamwene! We made it back from Idete!
Our group is back from our visit to Idete where we collected and tested water samples, visited schools, attended a church service, and received gifts of handmade clothing from the village!

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Day 7: Prepping to visit the villages, the view from "The Stone That Speaks"
A relaxing morning and a tour of the Iringa area before heading off to our three-day village visits to Lukani, Idete, and Muhanga.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Day 6: A visit to an existing water system and source in Magome
The Design for Life students boarded safari Land Cruisers about 8:30 a.m. today and began the rocky-road journey to Magome to check out an existing water system tank and spring source. Along the way, there was a beautiful view of the mountains.

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