Volunteer Mike Frinsko offers a nice introduction of our hardworking Bangladesh Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) staff:

Finishing my first USAID-funded F2F assignment in Bangladesh, I worked on summarizing my experience working with the in-country F2F staff. The short answer is “they’re fantastic!” After nearly three weeks, I’ve had virtually no glitches with my assignment, have always felt safe, and due to their exceptional care and organization had a flawless program…and had a great experience, too! What more can you ask? (more…)

In today’s blog post, Jonathan Moyle shares vivid reflections and beautiful photos of his recent Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer assignment in Bangladesh:

It has been great being back in Bangladesh. To smell the humid tropical air and feel the vibrancy of the cities and towns as the people go about their everyday lives, is something that has to be experienced to understand (this is my third trip and I learn something new every time). I had not been here in over a year and a half but the smell and feel bring back good memories. The traffic on the other hand I did not miss. Sitting in traffic for long periods of time, or passing slower cars three wide on a blind bend in the road, driving on the wrong side of the road etc. At such times I find it best to simply look out the window and watch the people go by. (more…)