Packing List and Tentative Schedule

So while rummaging through various forms I have found a packing list and also our group's tentative schedule.  Only 61 days left!  I am going to copy both the list and schedule here and I'm sure they will have more added (especially for packing).  I am also going to include at the bottom supplies that I am still in need of for the trip to give as donations.  Although I was fortunate to receive a nice collection of items from two sororities on campus, there are still items that would be great to take along! 

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST

___Clothing ___T-shirts (also good as presents to give away) ___Dressy shirt(s) ___Long sleeve shirt(s) ___Pants/slacks ___Skirt(s) ___Tie ___Socks ___Belt ___Sleeping clothes ___Robe ___Underwear ___Hat w/ brim ___Raincoat or poncho ___Flip flops ___Lightweight sandals ___Lightweight sneakers ___Lightweight dress shoes ___Swimsuit Health and Hygiene ___Shampoo (small bottle) ___Conditioner ___Soap ___Lotion ___Toothpaste ___Tooth brush ___Deodorant ___Dental Floss ___Q-tips ___Sunscreen ___Razors ___Shaving cream ___Tampons___Insect repellant w/ DEET ___Small first aid kit ___Medications and prescriptions ___Vitamins ___Nail cutters ___Eye drops ___Lip balm ___Aspirin ___Hair comb or brush ___Hair accessories ___Washcloth ___Make-up ___ ___Anti-itch cream/lotion for mosquito bitesDocuments ___Airline tickets ___Passport (and extra copy) ___Yellow fever certificate ___Credit card ___Spending cash ($100 denominations, 2006 or newer work best) ___Copy of travel insurance policy Other ___Umbrella ___Journal for writing ___Notebook ___Pens & pencils ___Reading material ___Sunglasses ___Batteries ___Small flashlight ___Extra food (granola or power bars, nuts, favorite foods from home, etc.) ___String or twine (many possible uses!) ___Ziploc bags ___Mosquito net ___Sewing kit ___plug adaptor ___Swiss Army knife/scissors ___Alarm clock ___Camera ___Film ___Watch ___Bandana ___Daypack ___surge protector ___Extra bag for taking things home ___Rubber bands ___Duct tape ___Padlock ___Sleeping mask ___Earplugs ___Money belt/neck purse ___Candle(s) and matches/lighter ___Playing cards ___Safety pins ___Address book (for writing home) ___Envelopes/writing paper ___Reading light Special ___Family pictures ___Postcards of your town/state ___Small tokens/gifts from your community (to give to special people you meet along the way)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (I have adapted it to my personal schedule!)
JULY 20   JULY 22   JULY 23	Departing for Rwanda!    ARRIVAL   INFORMAL WALKING TOURS OF KIGALI -- RESTING
JULY 24	--INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS ORIENTATION DAY – INCLUDING TOUR OF KIGALI -- STOPPING AT GIFTS OF HOPE COOPERATIVE --THE BELGIAN SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL
JULY 25	--LEARNING AND ACTION COMMUNITY BEGINS: HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION – WORKSHOP DAY 1 --OPENING RECEPTION WITH ALUMNI
JULY 26	-PLANNING MEETINGS AT VSOS --SITE VISIT TO USAID
JULY 27	HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT – WORKSHOP DISCUSSION TEAM BUILDING – PLANNING
JULY 28	HUMAN RIGHTS AND GENOCIDE: VISIT TO KIGALI MEMORIAL AND DISCUSSIONS
JULY 29	-WORKSHOP PLANNING FOR KIBUYE VISITS --SITE VISITS TO MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
JULY 30	DAY OFF – SATURDAY – UMUGANDA (PUBLIC WORKS DAY)
JULY 31	-MORNING: OFF – -SUNDAY AFTERNOON: TRAVEL TO KIBUYE/KARONGI
AUGUST 1	-WORKSHOP PLANNING --SITE VISITS IN KARONGI TO YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION ASSOCIATIONS
AUGUST 2	SITE VISITS BY INDIVIDUAL GROUPS (FOREST VILLAGE OF POTTERS, REFUGEE CAMP, KARONGI POLICE STATION)
AUGUST 3	-MEETING WITH MAYOR OF KARONGI -RETURN TO KIGALI  -KIBUYE WRAP-UP
AUGUST 4	VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY 1 -- Uyisenga N'manzi
AUGUST 5	VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY 2 -- Uyisenga N'manzi
AUGUST 6	VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY 3-- REPORTING, PLANNING, RESEARCH IN TEAMS Uyisenga N'manzi

AUGUST 7	DAY OFF
AUGUST 8	VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY 4 -- Uyisenga N'manzi
AUGUST 9	VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY 5 -- Uyisenga N'manzi
AUGUST 10	VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY 6 -- Uyisenga N'manzi
AUGUST 11	-SITE VISIT TO NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS -NATIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTION AUTHORITY -VISIT TO THE NYAMATA CHURCH (Memorial)
AUGUST 12	WORKSHOP WRAP-UP DAY CIVIL SOCIETY ADVOCACY DISCUSSION GROUPS
AUGUST 13	DAY OFF
AUGUST 14	LAC GRADUATION / CLOSING AND ALUMNI GATHERING
AUGUST 15   AUGUST 17	INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS DEPART    ARRIVAL HOME!

SUPPLIES STILL NEEDED FOR RWANDA! 
These are donated to either the organization I am working with or one of the others that my fellow delegates will be working with during our stay.  All things donated will be given to those who are truly in need!

-Disposable cameras!  I need these for a project I will be doing with the kids

-Medicine: tylenol, anti-diarrhea, antacid, baby aspirin, cold medicine, benedryl, throat lozenges, eye drops, motion sickness pills, etc.

-First Aid: Rubbing alcohol infused wipes, various sizes of bandaids, antibiotic ointment, thermometers, insect repellant with DEET

-Food/Vitamins: High protein snack bars, Vitamins/Vitamin C packs, any kind of spices, hard candies, etc.

-Hygiene Products: toothbrush/toothpaste, floss, travel sized mouthwash, tampons/sanitary pads, nail polish, travel hand sanitizer, lip balm

-Toys: Deflated soccer balls, nerf footballs, frisbees, kites, jump ropes, playing cards, etc.

-Shoes and Socks: Primarily need toddler-children sizes; flip-flops are great as well as lightweight tennis shoes or ballet flats

-School supplies: notebooks, plastic folders, pens, umbrellas, small backpacks, crayons, markers, solar-powered calculators

-Books: Coloring books, Primary school work books (reading, science, math), Children's story books