So within the past couple of week a new law has gone into effect here in Morocco: seatbelts!

Did I tell you that I once almost got thrown out of a taxi for trying to wear my seatbelt? Well, I did, and I hope I find that taxi driver now!! I’ve asked lots of people here what their feelings about the seatbelts are. The general consensus is ‘fine, but why do we have to wear them in the city. we’re only going 30 or 40kms anyways.’ In general people aren’t too happy about it, but it’s better to fasten the belt and make it really loose than paying the 100dh fine. In the US when seatbelt …

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that you can now begin making a difference in the world! The GAD Conference: Engendering Development in Rural Moroccan Leaders is now accepting donations!

So, you must have known that it was only a matter of time before your favorite Peace Corps volunteer (that would be me in case you are wondering) hit you up for money. I must remind you, however, that I’ve been in Morocco for a year and a half and this is the first time I’ve asked!

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Your contribution, be it $5 to as generous as you can muster, will be greatly appreciated! We only have a short time to raise the $3,617 we …