The best part of the job is getting to meet the people who benefit from the projects we do. While I was in Tajikistan, I spent a day in the north of the country, a region called Isfara, where we had worked with three villages. Two of the villages did not have access to clean drinking water, so we helped them put in pipes to bring clean water in.This picture is from the first site visit, where I was presented with a traditional Tajik outfit -- hat, long robe, sash, and knife. We were traveling with the mayor and other local officials, and we all made speeches to commemorate the completion of the project. Afterwards, we took some time to meet the people who came to the ceremony.
It was unbelievably satisfying to hear from the local people who live in the village and truly appreciate the assistance we provide. I got a few invitations to lunch, and it's humbling to meet these people who have so little but are so willing to share with guests.
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